Apple might be looking to expand its partnership with Intel. A new report suggests that Intel could start making chips for iPhones, not just Macs and iPads.
Analyst Jeff Pu from GF Securities said Intel may begin supplying chips for non‑Pro iPhones by 2028. These would be built using Intel’s upcoming 14A process. The chips in question could be the A22, which is expected to power devices like the iPhone 20 and iPhone 20e.
It’s important to note that Apple will still design its own chips. Intel’s role would be limited to manufacturing.
Intel has worked with Apple before. The company supplied modems for iPhones from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 11. More recently, analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo said Intel could start shipping Apple’s entry‑level M‑series chips for Macs and iPads by mid‑2027, using its 18A process.
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If this rumor pans out, Apple would gain another manufacturing partner alongside TSMC. This could help diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on a single company.
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