iPhone 17 to display RAM bigger than ever – research snipers

According to analyst reports, Apple plans to equip its future smartphones with significantly more RAM. Not only the pro variants should get more RAM. Even the ultra -thin iPhone 17 air and the basic patterns should benefit.

More memory for all iPhone 17 models

The next iPhone-17 series can get a significant performance increase. According to rumors, Apple plans not only to equip the iPhone 17 pro-12 GB RAM models, but also to provide all other variants of its smartphone with long RAM update. Even the underlying model and the ultra -thin iPhone 17 air should benefit from the update. So far, Apple has been very reserved on RAM devices of its smartphone.

While Android devices from Samsung and Google are already submitted with 12 GB or even 16 GB of RAM, Apple is based on only 6 GB of RAM. Only with the iPhone 15 Pro and then with the entire series iPhone 16 reached the 8 GB standard. According to Apple, this reluctance is said to have to do with the efficient integration of hardware and software, which in the past has consistently quoted on MacBooks.

Apple intelligence directs memory needs

The increasing need for computing power for applications now apparently force Apple to rethink. According to renowned analyst Ming Chi Quo iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro and Air Ultra -thin iPhone 17 are expected to be provided with 12 GB of RAM. Apple also strives for this update for the basic model, by which possible distribution barriers still play a role here.

According to Kuo, a final decision is expected in May. Memory expansion does not come as a surprise if you look at the growing range of Apple’s intelligence. Apple has recently failed spectacularly due to its artificial intelligence, but future functions of it still require significant computing capacities.

This is especially the case where processes need to be executed directly on the device rather than in the cloud. When presenting Apple Intelligence, Apple had already made it clear that at least 8 GB of RAM is required to use its features.

The highest possible costs

However, the expansion of memory can have their price. Kuo points out that average costs for 12 GB modules are about 50 percent higher than 8 GB. This can affect the sale price of new iPhones. In addition, Donald Trump’s tariffs can make the smartphones more expensive anyway, at least in the US market.

However, Apple has already negotiated special regulations and is trying to transfer the production of all iPhones to the United States to India because there are fewer taxes. If the iPhone 17 base model stands at 8 GB this year, Apple plans to equip all 12 GB models with the iPhone 18 series later with the iPhone 18 series in 2026. This strategy suggests that Apple feels increasing competitive pressure on the smartphone market and wants to prepare its equipment for future requirements.

Duel for the tip of the smartphone in addition to RAM update, the iPhone 17 series is also characterized by other innovations. In addition to a fresh design that is already shown in the flow, the camera also receives an update. However, the ultra -thin iPhone 17 air, which should not be more than six millimeters thick, distinguishes.