Apple Eyes 9GB RAM for iPhone 18, 18e as iOS 27 AI Demands Rise
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Updated · Android Authority · Jun 29
Apple Eyes 9GB RAM for iPhone 18, 18e as iOS 27 AI Demands Rise
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 29
Summary
Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple’s lower-end iPhone 18 and rumored 18e may move to 9GB of RAM from 8GB, an unusual step for the lineup.
That extra 1GB is aimed at keeping Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27 responsive as AI becomes more deeply integrated into the system.
Kuo said Apple could reach 9GB by using six 1.5GB memory dies instead of the current four 2GB dies, suggesting a cost-conscious hardware tweak.
Higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and the rumored foldable model are expected to stay at 12GB, which is seen as sufficient for current and upcoming AI workloads.
If the rumor holds, the standard iPhone 18 and 18e—expected in the first half of 2027—would show Apple’s AI plans increasingly driving hardware choices.