Apple's upcoming A18 Pro chip, set to debut later this year exclusively in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, might lag behind its competitors in terms of performance gains. According to a user named negativeonehero on the X platform, the A18 Pro is expected to offer only about a 10% improvement in performance over its predecessor, potentially scoring just under 9000 in multi-core performance on Geekbench 6.
Competitors Could Surpass the 10,000 Mark In contrast, Apple's rivals, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, are poised to make significant strides. Leaks suggest the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could surpass 10,000 points on Geekbench 6, with the Dimensity 9400 expected to achieve similar feats. If these figures hold true, Apple might find itself trailing in the performance race this generation. However, it appears Apple's A18 may still lead in single-core performance, maintaining its tradition of excelling in this area.
Apple may have intentionally limited the A18 Pro's multi-core performance to extend battery life. Additionally, the departure of key engineers from Apple's chip development team in recent years could have impacted the pace of innovation. Since the processors are not yet on the market, it's prudent to approach these preliminary figures with caution.
