Apple, MediaTek, and Qualcomm are set to unveil their next-gen chips, adopting TSMCβs 2nm process for the first time. This sounds formal until you know that Samsung flagships could be among the Android phones having a better 2nm TSMC chip than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro series.
Information dug byΒ SemiconductorsX reveals that Apple may adopt the standard 2nm node from TSMC for its iPhone 18 Pro chip. Meanwhile, Qualcomm and MediaTek are reportedly eyeing a more advanced 2nm process.
TSMCβs N2 and N2P process
N2 is TSMCβs first-generation 2nm manufacturing process, while N2P is a more advanced and enhanced variant. The Taiwanese foundry giant is said to be kicking off mass production in the second half of the year.
N2P offers better on-device AI and battery life than the N2 version. The gap isnβt huge, but it matters when used on consumer devices. Apple could have opted for the newer iteration, but itβs preferring the base version.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be the first to enter the market with TSMCβs first 2nm processor. Android flagships with Qualcomm and MediaTek chips will follow Apple, while bringing a technological edge.
Samsung, in particular, is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra may launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 worldwide, while the S27 and S27 Plus may have Exynos 2700 in most markets.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is highly anticipated to use TSMCβs N2P process. It will give a clear edge to Samsung flagships over Apple iPhones. Meanwhile, the Exynos 2700 will also adopt Samsung Foundryβs 2nd-gen 2nm process.
Hardware difference matters, but software plays a crucial part in user experience. Apple can still offer better battery life than Android flagships despite using a base 2nm process; itβs all about software optimization and processing.
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