There is very little left before we can see the official presentation of the new Apple iPhone 14. If you have been attentive to the rumors, you will know that the Pro and Pro Max models would have the A16 chip, which would be 30% more powerful than the A15 of their current namesakes. However, these same leaks ensure that the standard version of the iPhone 14 would be left without a renewal in its processor. This raises the following question among some consumers: How does Apple plan to sell a model “same” as above?
One of the most anticipated renovations in the iPhone of each year is in its processors. The jump of said component, generally, opens the door to a lot of novelties that are offered through the software. Among them, image processing, video and energy control algorithms, to mention just a few.
Many have begun to wonder how Apple will sell a faster and more efficient iPhone 14, but without changing the processor. Today, we bring you an answer.
How does the future iPhone 14 compare to the current base model?
Before starting, you have to compare the technical specifications of the iPhone 13, with that of the next model that is to come. Of course, all the information of the latter is based on rumorsAnd it is that until Apple does not officially present it, we will not be able to know much more.
The iPhone 14 would integrate Apple’s A15 processor, this being the same that accompanies the company’s current family of smartphones. However, it must be remembered that this chip came in two variants.
While the standard models had 4 GPU cores and 4 GB of RAM, the Pro added 1 core and an extra 2 GB to the equation. Thus, we had an even faster device, but without the need to use a different chip. According to technical tests, this additional power translated into a 20% higher performance in the Pro versions, at least in graphics processing.
The iPhone 14 marks the end of a strategy, and the beginning of a new one
In the next generation, however, it seems that those from Cupertino have thought of giving a small twist to their input terminal. Instead of equipping it with the newer SoC, it will adopt the higher performance variant of the previous generation. Namely, the iPhone 14 will inherit the A15 chip from the iPhone 13 Pro (with 6GB of RAM and 5-core GPU).
Of course, it would not be the only novelty in the bowels of the iPhone 14. An improved 5G chip and a new, more efficient internal design are expected.
Apple does not need to change much to continue having a good product
Personally, this change in strategy seems to make more sense than we initially thought. Yes, reuse a processor from the last generation it is something frowned upon, and for obvious reasons. After all, people want to have a compelling reason to shell out almost a thousand dollars on a mobile, and the increase in power is always one of the main factors.
However, only Apple can get away with a case like this. Year after year, those from Cupertino refine an already good formula. There’s little an iPhone can’t do, and even the most demanding users agree.
Unlike some Android proposals, iOS you don’t need beastly hardware to deliver great performance. The optimization between hardware and software that Apple does in its equipment is so good that they can afford not to update the main chip of their base iPhone for a generation and still stay ahead of the competition when it comes to to chip performance.
New measures in the face of component shortages
The worldwide shortage of components is a problem that has affected all manufacturing companies. From the development of consoles, to mobile devices such as the iPhone, all have been hit hard by the situation. Because of this, Apple’s move also makes sense on a strategic level.
Re-adopting the A15 chip, those from Cupertino they could save a step in the production of their iPhone 14. It is known that the standard version of Apple mobiles is widely popular. For this reason, a bottleneck in production could harm the company’s stock even more.
Therefore, with this strategy, Apple wants to hit the table. If there is not enough capacity to develop new processors and meet the huge demand, then they will use the ones they already have and to make the most of them.
This it could be quite beneficial even for the iPhone 13. That the new iteration of the family includes the same processor would force Apple to update its current models to the same extent as its last generation brothers. After all, there is no excuse for an iPhone 14 to update to iOS 21 and the 13 Pro not.
Apple totally bets on its Pro versions
With the release of each new family, Apple stops selling the Pro models of the previous generation, but usually keeps its standard version. Currently we have the iPhone 13 Pro, 13 and 12.
This inevitably leads to the versions that are in the middle are the most sought after in many markets. After all, the base model of the previous generation may seem “outdated” to some, while the price of the new Pro is not justified in the eyes of others. This leaves the next standard iPhone in a comfortable position, with a lower cost, but offering a processor fresh from the oven.
Now, an iPhone 14 with a previous generation processor would cause more eyes to look at the Pro model. After all, it is the one with the latest features that really matter, including a completely new chip. In this case, the price jump between the most basic and the most powerful version is justified. A strategy that reminds us of the launch of the iPhone X and 8, the latter being totally overshadowed by its more modern brother.