Currently, Apple is preparing the production of new chips under the A-series line for iPhone 16 series to be based on the N3E process, 3-nanometer technology. It can be also read that there can be the improvement of energy efficiency and potential boost in the overall performance, but the details on these upgrades have not been revealed yet.  iPhone 16 model will utilize the similar chip, while the iPhone 16 Pro models will use a more powerful chip. Apple has a standard naming system for its processors where the numbering increases by one each year and therefore the A18 Pro will enable the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This will be the second-generation 3nm chip with some gains in the speed of the Neural Engine targeted at the new elements of Apple’s artificial intelligence.

The A18 Pro could also bring in new wireless capabilities, such as Wi-Fi 7, although this rumor appears to be less credible. Apple is not typically at the cutting edge of wireless technology, and Wi-Fi 6E was only introduced with the A17. The iPhone 16 Plus is expected to maintain top battery performance thanks to its screen and chip setup. Still, the iPhone 16 Pro Max might outshine it if its battery performance is affected by a more sophisticated chip.