‘iPhone 12 Pro’ again rumored to boast 6GB of RAM, ‘iPhone 12’ stuck with 4GB [u]

The specification was shared in a cryptic tweet from the mysterious “L0vettodream,” who said, “Professional 6GB General 4GB.” While not specifically mentioned, the upcoming “iPhone 12” series is thought to be the focus of L0vetodream’s tweet, as the handsets are expected to be Apple’s next big hardware launch.

Memory allotment has long been rumored to come in at 6GB for the highest-spec “Pro” iteration, while base variants are anticipated to carry over the usual 4GB of RAM seen on iPhone 11. Both “iPhone 12 Pro” and “iPhone 12” are predicted to run an “A14” processor potentially more powerful than the A12Z Bionic SoC found in iPad Pro.

Extra RAM will enable the high-end iPhone to handle critical computations and should allow more apps or browser tabs to be open simultaneously in the background. Further benefits could include a boost to processor-intensive camera operations, features Apple continuously improves upon with each new iPhone release.

For 2020, Apple is rumored to integrate a triple camera array and possible LiDAR Scanner on “iPhone 12 Pro,” while mid-tier variants will make do with a dual-camera system.

Beyond RAM, so-called “Pro” versions of the forthcoming smartphone are expected to integrate a stainless steel chassis, 6.1- and 6.7-inch OLED screens with ProMotion, and other improvements. Rumors point to a revamped iPad Pro-inspired design for both next-generation lines.