Later this year, Apple is set to unveil its latest chipset, the A18 Pro, which is expected to power the more premium iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. However, early reports suggest that the performance boost from the previous A17 Pro may only be around 10% in terms of multi-core performance. This modest improvement raises questions about the justification for the premium price of the ‘Pro’ handsets.
Despite the relatively small performance increase, Apple may prioritize achieving record-breaking battery life with the A18 Pro by intentionally sacrificing some multi-core performance. According to details shared by @negativeonehero, the A18 Pro’s performance could be described as ‘A17 Pro 10%’, indicating a slight improvement in Geekbench 6 scores. However, leaked benchmarks of rival chipsets such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 suggest significantly higher multi-core performance from these competitors.
While the A18 Pro may lag in multi-core performance, it is expected to excel in single-core performance. Previous tests have shown the A18 Pro outperforming both Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 in this aspect. Apple’s decision to potentially limit multi-core performance could be aimed at enhancing efficiency, especially considering reports of larger batteries in the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Despite concerns about departures from Apple’s silicon division and potential issues in CPU performance, the company has consistently set high standards in smartphone chip performance and efficiency. Even if the A18 Pro falls short in raw multi-core gains, it may still outshine competitors in other areas. Apple enthusiasts eagerly await further updates and details about the A18 Pro in the coming months.
