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Apple’s A20 on TSMC 2nm Reported at $280 Per Chip, an 80% Jump

Industry reports tie the surge to TSMC’s 2nm GAA transition under constrained early capacity.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing Taiwan’s Economic Daily, estimate the A20 at about $280 per unit, which could make it the most expensive smartphone chip to date.
  • The processor is reported to use TSMC’s N2P 2nm node with first‑generation nanosheet (GAA) transistors, targeting higher logic density and better efficiency.
  • Apple has reportedly reserved roughly half of TSMC’s initial 2nm capacity, tightening supply for rivals such as Qualcomm and MediaTek.
  • Reports say Apple is moving from InFO to WMCM packaging, integrating separate CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine dies in one module for more configuration options and finer power control.
  • Per‑unit pricing and detailed specs remain unconfirmed by Apple or TSMC, but analysts note the higher silicon cost could add pricing pressure to Apple’s high‑end iPhones.