On Monday, Apple introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, highlighting that these models are the first iPhones designed from the ground up to leverage Apple Intelligence with the new A18 and A18 Pro chips. In a recent interview, Johny Srouji, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, provided further insights into the iPhone 16 series, including the confirmation that all four models in this lineup come equipped with 8GB of RAM.
This year’s iPhone 16 models mark a shift from last year’s iPhone 15 series, where the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus had 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max featured 8GB. The increase in RAM across all iPhone 16 models is partly to support Apple Intelligence, which is a key feature this year. With 8GB of RAM, all iPhone 16 models are now capable of utilizing Apple Intelligence.
Srouji confirmed the 8GB RAM specification in an interview with Geekerwan, a notable departure from Apple’s usual practice of not disclosing such details. He explained that the increase in RAM is crucial not only for supporting Apple Intelligence but also for enhancing overall performance:
“Our goal is to deliver the best products and user experience. Apple Intelligence is one of the key features driving the increase in RAM. We evaluate various configurations—considering factors like computation, memory bandwidth, and capacity—to find the optimal balance. The 8GB of RAM supports Apple Intelligence and improves performance across other applications, including high-end gaming.”
Srouji also noted that integrating hardware and software allows Apple to optimize memory usage effectively:
“Our software team ensures that applications are optimized for memory usage, avoiding unnecessary waste. The decision to use 8GB of RAM was driven by the need to balance various technical requirements, and it proved to be the most suitable choice.”
When asked about how Apple Silicon compares to competitors’ technologies and why Apple doesn’t focus on increasing core counts, Srouji responded:
“Our silicon leads the industry in single-threaded performance and efficiency. We use detailed simulations and performance modeling to tailor our configurations, considering factors like battery size, power delivery, and thermal management. For the iPhone, our current configuration with two performance cores and efficiency cores meets the device’s needs without excess.”
The full interview offers an in-depth look at the technical decisions behind Apple’s silicon and product development, and it is highly recommended for those interested in the intricacies of Apple’s technology.
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