Apple iPhone 17 to Feature Powerful A19 Chipset but No RAM Upgrade — Full Specs, Expected Price in India
Apple iPhone 17 to feature A19 chipset for flagship performance but no RAM upgrade. Check expected specs, features, and price in India ahead of launch.
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As Apple's much awaited iPhone 17 lineup begins to take shape, the cheapest model may not perform as poorly as the more expensive models. A recent rumour claims that the normal iPhone 17 will be outfitted with Apple's most recent A19 chipset, matching the impending iPhone 17 Air in terms of computing power. RAM increases, however, might not be possible.
New A19 Chip to Deliver Flagship-Level Performance to the iPhone 17
According to renowned analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities, the Apple A19 CPU would be used in both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air. This is a big change from previous predictions that the base model would employ the A18 chip from the iPhone 16 series.
In the meantime, it is anticipated that the more potent A19 Pro processor, which offers even bigger performance gains than the A18 Pro found in the iPhone 16 Pro models last year, will be installed in the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.
No RAM Upgrade for the iPhone 17 Base Model
The iPhone 17 will probably keep the same 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM as the iPhone 16, even though the processor boost is good news. 8GB LPDDR5 is also anticipated to remain a feature of the iPhone 17 Air.
The faster LPDDR5X standard and an increase to 12GB of RAM will be added to the Pro and Pro Max models, which will make them perfect for heavy multitaskers and power users.
Expected Features of the iPhone 17 in Brief: Apple A19 Chipset
8GB LPDDR5 RAM
- The 6.3-inch screen is larger than the 6.1-inch screen of the iPhone 16.
- Improved 24MP selfie camera on the front
- The iPhone 16's rear cameras use the same wide and ultrawide lenses.
- Charging: Support for wireless Qi 2.2 charging
- Colour Options: There may be a new purple version available.
- India's anticipated price for the iPhone 17
The base variant of the iPhone 17 is anticipated to cost approximately ₹10,000 more than its predecessor. The iPhone 17 may cost around ₹89,900 when it launches in Indian markets later this year, whereas the iPhone 16 was released for ₹79,900.
📌 Key Takeaway
With the inclusion of the A19 chip, the iPhone 17 becomes a much more attractive option for users who don’t want to splurge on Pro models but still want flagship performance. However, those hoping for a RAM upgrade may be disappointed.
