TSMC will begin volume production of 5nm-based A14 chips for iPhone 12 models in April,
according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes.
A-series chip production usually begins around April-May, so the process appears to be on schedule.
TSMC has been Apple's exclusive supplier of A-series chips since 2016, and its chips have gradually become smaller as it continues to refine its manufacturing process, benefitting performance, battery life, and thermal management on iPhones.according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes.
A-series chip production usually begins around April-May, so the process appears to be on schedule.
- A10 chip: 16nm
- A11 chip: 10nm
- A12 chip: 7nm
- A13 chip: 7nm+
- A14 chip: 5nm expected
remain Apple's exclusive supplier of processors.
Apple plans to introduce four high-end iPhone 12 models with 5G support in the fall, including one 5.4-inch model,
two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch model, according to analyst Developer.
A new lower-end iPhone is also widely rumored to launch in the first half of 2020, but it is expected to have an A13 chip.
Source: Macrumors