iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro: Which chip is better to choose? Comparison of the A18 and A18 Pro

Apple has unveiled new chips for its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro that promise significant performance improvements. The new models use second-generation chips with a 3nm process technology. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature the A18 chip, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are equipped with the A18 Pro chip.

Technical Characteristics

Common features of the A18 and A18 Pro:

• Both chips are manufactured using a 3nm process technology.
• They have 6 cores in the processor: 4 of them are designed for high performance, and 2 are designed to save energy.
• They are equipped with a new 16-core Neural Engine, which improves the processing of complex tasks such as image and text generation.
• An improved memory subsystem provides 17% faster data transfer speeds.

A18 chip in the iPhone 16

• A 5-core GPU, as opposed to the 6-core in the A18 Pro.
• A new thermal design made from recycled aluminium improves cooling and helps maintain stable performance by 30% during gaming.
• Support for enhanced graphics allows you to run games with high-quality light reflection, similar to that used on consoles.

A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro

• Contains a 6-core GPU for better graphics.
• An improved cooling system with a titanium frame and aluminium stand provides 20% better gaming performance.
• The A18 Pro chip is 30% faster and consumes 30% less power than the previous generation.
• The GPU is 40% faster and the Neural Engine is twice as fast for machine learning.
• Updated video and image processing engines help you shoot and process videos and photos faster and more efficiently.

So the A18 Pro chip is significantly faster and more efficient, especially when it comes to gaming and video processing, compared to the A18.

Source: MacRumors