iPhone 17 does not get 2nm technology

Apple to Stick with 3-Nanometer Process for iPhone 17 Series

According to recent reports, Apple will likely forego the latest chip technology available for its upcoming iPhone 17 series in order to keep costs under control. The company will likely continue to use chips built by TSMC using the 3-nanometer process, rather than switching to the more advanced 2-nanometer technology.

No 2-Nanometer Technology for iPhone 17

The expected A19 and A19 Pro chips will not be upgraded to the 2-nanometer technology, which TSMC plans to have in use by then. Instead, Apple will likely introduce the new technology with the iPhone 18 series in 2026, with the A20 and A20 Pro chips being converted to the more advanced 2-nanometer lithography.

Decision Due to High Production Costs

Experts believe that the decision not to use 2-nanometer technology in 2025 may be due to the high production costs for the chips. As a result, this technology is expected to be reserved for the iPhone 18 models.

New Packaging Technology for iPhone 18

The new A20 and A20 Pro chips will not only benefit from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but also rely on WMCM packaging, which enables more complex chip designs. Apple currently uses InFo technology for the A18 and A18 Pro chips, which integrates components such as DRAM and CPU/GPU cores in a compact housing.