{"slug": "iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to", "title": "iPhone 18 Pro motherboard leak suggests a sharp price rise on the way thanks to next-gen RAM", "summary": "A leaked motherboard of the iPhone 18 Pro reveals an A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process and LPDDR6 RAM, which could boost AI performance and efficiency but may also lead to higher prices due to expensive components.", "body_md": "# iPhone 18 Pro motherboard leak suggests a sharp price rise on the way thanks to next-gen RAM\n\n[Read More](https://www.pcguide.com/earnings-disclaimer/)\n\n#### Table of Contents\n\nApple’s next flagship iPhones are still some time away, but leaks have already started giving us an early look at what the [iPhone 18 Pro ](https://www.pcguide.com/news/first-look-at-iphone-18-pro-in-leaked-drop-test-but-its-hard-to-say-whether-its-legitimate-footage/)and iPhone 18 Pro Max could offer. The latest leak focuses on the phones’ motherboard, revealing several possible hardware upgrades that could improve performance and AI capabilities.\n\nHowever, these improvements may also come with a downside. If the leaked information is accurate, Apple could be using more advanced and expensive components than before, potentially leading to a higher price for its next Pro models. Apple CEO Tim Cook already made the suggestion last month that [your next iPhone may be more expensive](https://www.pcguide.com/news/apple-ceo-hints-at-your-next-iphone-being-more-expensive-as-unavoidable-price-increases-announced/) due to rising memory costs.\n\n## A20 Pro Chip and LPDDR6 RAM spotted in motherboard leak\n\nThe new leak includes high-resolution images of what is claimed to be the iPhone 18 Pro’s logic board. Compared to earlier leaked photos, these images provide a much clearer look at the internal layout and some of the components expected to power Apple’s upcoming flagship.\n\nOne of the biggest highlights is the A20 Pro chip. Previous reports suggested that Apple will manufacture the A20 Pro using a 2nm process, making it the company’s first chip built on this advanced node. While the overall package size is reportedly similar to the current A19 Pro (featured in the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max and [iPhone Air](https://www.pcguide.com/news/apple-proves-the-iphone-air-is-durable-by-throwing-it-across-the-room-and-saying-try-to-bend-it/)), the new leak suggests the chip itself has a larger die area, likely to make room for additional hardware improvements.\n\nAnother notable change is how the memory is arranged. Instead of placing the DRAM directly on top of the processor, Apple is reportedly using Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module Packaging (WMCM). This design moves the memory beside the processor instead, which is expected to improve heat dissipation. Better cooling can help maintain performance during demanding tasks while also improving long-term efficiency.\n\nThe leak also reveals the A20 Pro will be paired with 96-bit LPDDR6 RAM, marking a major memory upgrade over previous generations. Apple has traditionally waited before adopting newer memory standards, often letting other smartphone manufacturers introduce them first. LPDDR6, however, brings several advantages, including higher memory bandwidth and improved power efficiency. These benefits could help with faster multitasking, smoother AI processing, and better battery life.\n\nThat said, it’s worth treating the memory claims with caution. While the motherboard images are detailed, they don’t contain any markings that directly confirm LPDDR6 support. As with any leak, the information remains unofficial until Apple makes an announcement.\n\nIf these upgrades make it into the final product, the iPhone 18 Pro could deliver noticeable improvements in AI performance, memory speed, and thermal management. However, newer technologies such as a 2nm processor and LPDDR6 memory are also more expensive to produce, raising the possibility that Apple’s next Pro lineup could carry a higher price than previous generations.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to", "canonical_source": "https://www.pcguide.com/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-with-next-gen-ram-on-board/", "published_at": "2026-07-07 13:06:47+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-07-07 13:15:51.413917+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-chips", "ai-products"], "entities": ["Apple", "iPhone 18 Pro", "A20 Pro", "LPDDR6", "Tim Cook"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/iphone-18-pro-motherboard-leak-suggests-a-sharp-price-rise-on-the-way-thanks-to.jsonld"}}