Apple is reportedly gearing up for one of its biggest iPhone upgrades ever! According to a recent leak on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup could be powered by Apple’s next-generation 2nm chipset — a major leap from the current 3nm-based A19 series.
Apple’s First 2nm Chip: A20 and A20 Pro
The leak, shared by a tipster known as Mobile Phone Chip Expert, claims that Apple is developing two new processors — A20 and A20 Pro.
- The standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature the A20 chip, codenamed Borneo.
- Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the much-rumored iPhone Fold could run on the more powerful A20 Pro, codenamed Borneo Ultra.
These will reportedly be Apple’s first chips built using a 2nm process technology, which promises higher performance and better power efficiency compared to the 3nm chips found in the current iPhone 17 series.
iPhone Fold Could Launch Alongside iPhone 18
Apple is also expected to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026. The device, likely called iPhone Fold, will reportedly feature a flexible LTPO+ OLED display with a minimal crease design and could unfold into a screen roughly the size of an iPad Mini.
Apple’s Future Roadmap: New Form Factors Every Year
According to reports, Apple plans to introduce a new iPhone form factor every year between 2026 and 2028. That means users could see more innovative designs and groundbreaking features in the upcoming iPhone generations.
Competition in the 2nm Race
Apple isn’t alone in the 2nm race — Samsung is reportedly developing its Exynos 2600 SoC on the same process, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is currently based on TSMC’s 3nm node.
With the A20 and A20 Pro, Apple aims to stay ahead in performance, efficiency, and innovation — making the iPhone 18 series one of the most anticipated tech launches in 2026.
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