Standard iPhone 18 Could Overthrow iPhone 17 In Popularity As New Rumor Mentions A Crucial Specifications Upgrade Coming Next Year
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 will feature a 12GB RAM upgrade to support advanced on-device AI features introduced in iOS 27. This hardware shift is expected to drive higher consumer demand compared to the iPhone 17.
Why it matters
Hardware requirements for on-device AI are becoming a primary driver for consumer electronics upgrade cycles and pricing strategies.
Apple has wrapped up its WWDC 2026 keynote, with one of the event’s highlights being the introduction of the company’s most advanced on-device AI model that’s only capable of running on devices with top-tier specifications. Looking at these features, a new rumor is now doing the rounds, hinting that the iPhone 18 will become even more popular than the iPhone 17 due to one major specifications difference separating the two devices.
The article reports on industry rumors and analyst speculation regarding future product specifications.
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