iPhone 15 Pro Will Push Users To Update Their Devices

Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models may cause owners of older iPhones to upgrade their devices, due to significant improvements stemming from the A17 chip, the first iPhone chip based on TSMC's first-generation 3-nanometer process.

TSMC's N3E (3nm Enhanced) technology will enable significant specification upgrades in the upcoming iPhone series, according to a report by DigiTimes. Suppliers involved in the company's supply chain expect high demand for upcoming models, especially from older iPhone owners.

Several reports suggest that Apple has secured 100% of initial orders for first-generation 3nm technology despite higher production costs, suggesting that rival smartphone vendors like Samsung are willing to wait until prices hit. they will drop as they face what is expected to be a tough year for the Android market.

The faster A17 chips will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, while iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be powered by the A16 chip first used in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. TSMC is ready to port N3E – an improved version of N3 – to commercial production in the second half of this year and Apple is expected to again be the first customer to adopt the process.

The 2023 iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to feature USB-C instead of Lightning, solid-state volume and power buttons, new periscope camera technology, minor design changes, and more.