iPhone 17 Pro: Apple A19 Pro Chip Could Match M4’s Performance

A new leak suggests that the Apple A19 Pro, the upcoming chip expected to power the iPhone 17 Pro, could deliver a significant leap in performance—especially in single-core processing. The leak, shared by reputable source Digital Chat Station, indicates that the chip may reach performance levels comparable to Apple’s M4 processor, which currently powers the newest iPad Pro and several Macs.

According to early benchmarks using Geekbench 6, the A19 Pro could score over 4,000 points in single-core performance. That would represent an 18% improvement over the current A18 Pro, which averages about 3,400 points. More impressively, the A19 Pro may surpass the M4’s single-core performance, which is typically around 3,600 points, and even approach the M4 Max, Apple’s most powerful chip to date.

In terms of multi-core performance, the A19 Pro is expected to score more than 10,000 points, a notable jump from the A18 Pro’s average of 8,500 points. This would again be an 18% increase, reinforcing the trend of mobile processors closing the gap with desktop-class chips.

However, despite these improvements, the A19 Pro may still face tough competition. High-end Android chipsets like Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 are also due to arrive with architectural improvements that could challenge or even surpass Apple’s offering in some areas—particularly in multi-core tasks.

Another notable detail in the leak is that every model in the iPhone 17 lineup will feature high refresh rate displays, a feature previously limited to Pro models. This shift would make base models more competitive and appealing, especially for users focused on smooth visuals and gaming.

While the exact specifications remain unconfirmed, and benchmark scores are still speculative, the information suggests that Apple is pushing for major gains in both performance and efficiency with the A19 Pro. The move also reflects the broader industry trend of smartphones becoming more capable replacements for lightweight computing tasks.

More reliable performance benchmarks and details about the A19 Pro chip and the iPhone 17 series are expected to surface closer to launch, likely in September 2025, if Apple follows its usual release schedule. Until then, this rumor paints a picture of a powerful and competitive year for mobile silicon.

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