A16 Chip vs A15 Chip – What’s the difference?
The A16 and A15 chips are among the most powerful processors available for the iPhone. The A16 Chip is the fastest processor in any smartphone, whether iPhone or Android. Below, we will look at key factors such as its cores, RAM speed, and power efficiency.
The number of cores of the A16 vs A15 Chips
Both the A16 Chip and the A15 Chip have the same number of processing cores - 6 cores! What changes is the manufacturing process, which directly impacts the performance of the A16 Chip.
- The A16 Chip is manufactured on a 4-nanometre process, while the A15 Chip is manufactured on 5 nanometres.
- The lower the number of nanometres, the more powerful the processor is while occupying the same amount of space.
- That is why the A16 Chip is faster than the A15 Chip despite having the same number of cores.
Here are the results of our iPhones' most popular performance test with A16 Chip and A15 Chip.
Performance differences in the A16 Chip vs A15 Chip
Beyond per-core performance, the A16 Chip also brings significant improvements compared to the A15 Chip. For example:
- The RAM speed on the A16 Chip is 50GB/s, while on the A15 Chip, it is 30GB/s.
- This faster RAM speed will allow you to open applications in less time and return to them after use without having to reload them again.
- Power efficiency is higher on the A16 Chip, increasing iPhone battery life when compared to the A15 Chip.
iPhone models with A16 Chips and A15 Chips
Now that we've looked at the differences between the A16 Chip and the A15 Chip, you'll be curious to know which iPhone models currently on sale feature each of these chips. At iSTYLE, we are Apple experts, that's why we are helping you with this comparison. Did you know that we are also official distributors? We have the best deals on iPhones, so don't forget to check out our Summer Sale offers page.
- A16 Chip: iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro
- A15 chip: iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
Differences between A16 Chip & A15 Chip
| Features | A16 chip | A15 chip |
|---|---|---|
| Processor cores | 6 | 6 |
| GPU cores | 5 | 5 |
| RAM speed (memory) | 50GB/s | 30GB/s |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nanometres | 5 nanometres |
| Maximum battery life | 29 hours | 26 hours |
Now it's time to look at more differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14, as these are the two competing iPhones in this comparison. To do so, we have a specific article where we analyse all the differences point by point.
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