- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
80%
Probable
The iPhone 18 will be the first from Apple to be treated to the company’s 2nm chipsets, the A20 and A20 Pro, but there is an interesting twist in the launch slated to transpire next year. The Cupertino giant is scheduled to announce a foldable iPhone for the first time, which only means that there will be several variants of the 2nm SoC powering the new series. A rumor now provides details on the codenames of the two chipsets and which iPhone 18 model will be treated to which A20.
Unsurprisingly, the base iPhone 18 will feature the regular A20, with the more premium models featuring the A20 Pro
With the iPhone 17 launch, Apple took a new direction with its A19 and A19 Pro, and while the company announced two chipsets, there are actually three variations. The iPhone Air features a lower-binned version of the A19 Pro, while the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are powered by the best binned version that sports six CPU cores and six GPU cores. In 2026, even though Apple is only expected to announce the A20 and A20 Pro, there should be three variations in total.
Coming to the codenames, Weibo tipster featuring the handle ‘Mobile phone chip expert’ claims that a ‘friend’ who is in charge of IC design at Apple has informed him that the standard version is called ‘Borneo,’ while the top-end model is referred to as ‘Borneo Ultra.’ The base iPhone 18 will feature the regular A20, or Borneo, while the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone will ship with A20 Pro, or Borneo Ultra.
Sadly, no other specifications were provided, but just like on previous occasions, we expect Apple to equip both SoCs with a 6-core CPU, which will be divided into two performance and four efficiency cores. TSMC’s 2nm N2 process is also reported to be leveraged for the M6, which will be found in the company’s updated 14-inch MacBook Pro, along with the OLED models that feature a touchscreen. In 2027, Apple may introduce its first 2nm ‘N2P’ chipsets.
News Source: Mobile phone chip expert
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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