The IPhone 18 Is Reported To Have 12GB Of RAM, Up 50 Percent From The Previous Generation

Illustration of the iPhone 18 which is planned to be released in 2026. (photo: x @appleclubs)

Jakarta Apple seems to be making a big improvement to the iPhone 18 line which is planned to be released in 2026. According to a recent report from Korean media, The Bell, the standard iPhone 18 model is said to be equipped with 12GB RAM up 50 percent from the iPhone 17 which only has 8GB.

This move is thought to be not merely a performance strategy, but also because of the production factor. Apple is said to have asked Samsung to increase the supply of LPDDR5X memory chips for the next iPhone series. However, Samsung's LPDDR5X chips are currently only available in 12GB and 16GB capacities, which indirectly make Apple 'forced' to increase RAM capacity for its basic model.

In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air already use 12GB RAM, so the standard iPhone 17 is the only model left behind. If this rumor is true, then in 2026 the entire iPhone 18 line from the standard version to Pro will have more uniform RAM specifications.

Apple is also reportedly negotiating with two other memory suppliers, SK Hynix and Micron, to ensure a stable supply of chips. It is possible that Apple will continue to use chips with a capacity smaller than the two suppliers, while the 12GB chip from Samsung is used specifically for the Pro and Air variants.

In addition to capacity building, the iPhone 18 is also rumored to be using the LPDDR5X 6-channel memory system, which is able to significantly improve memory bandwidth. This technology will help the overall performance, especially for AI-based applications and heavy graphics processes.

If this report proves accurate, the iPhone 18 will be the first series to bring 12GB RAM on all of its models promising big performance jumps for Apple's flagship phone line in 2026.