iPhone 17 To Feature Biggest RAM than ever

According to analyst reports, Apple plans to equip its upcoming smartphones with significantly more RAM. Not only the pro variants should receive more RAM. Even the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air and the basic models should benefit.

More memory for all iPhone 17 models

The upcoming iPhone-17 series could receive a significant performance boost. According to rumors, Apple plans to not only equip the iPhone 17 Pro models with 12 GB RAM, but also to provide all other variants of its smartphone with the long-overdue RAM UPGRADE. Even the basic model and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air should benefit from the upgrade. So far, Apple has been rather reserved in the RAM equipment of its smartphones.

While Android devices from Samsung and Google are already delivered with 12 GB or even 16 GB of RAM, Apple rely on only 6 GB RAM. Only with the iPhone 15 Pro and then with the entire iPhone 16 series did the 8 GB standard arrive. According to Apple, this reluctance is said to be related to the efficient integration of hardware and software, which in the past has repeatedly cited in the MacBooks.

Apple Intelligence drives memory needs

The growing need for computing power for AI applications now apparently forces Apple to rethink. According to the renowned analyst Ming chi kuo the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro and the ultra -thin iPhone 17 Air are expected to be equipped with 12 GB RAM. Apple also strives for this upgrade for the basic model, whereby potential delivery bottlenecks still play a role here.

According to Kuo, a final decision is expected to be made in May. The memory expansion does not come as a surprise if you look at the growing range of Apple Intelligence. Apple has recently failed spectacularly due to its artificial intelligence, but the future AI functions still require considerable computing capacities.

This is particularly the case when processes are to be executed directly on the device instead of in the cloud. When introducing Apple Intelligence, Apple had already made it clear that at least 8 GB RAM is required to use the AI features.

Higher costs possible

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

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

Duel for the smartphone tip in addition to the RAM upgrade, the iPhone 17 series is also characterized by other innovations. In addition to a fresh design that has already been shown in Leaks, the camera also receives an upgrade. However, the ultra -thin iPhone 17 Air, which should not be more than six millimeters thick, stands out.