Apple A20 outclasses Android rivals in our review: iPhone's lead is impressive

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   Apple A20 Pro Chip Outperforms Android Rivals in Early Benchmarks

   The Apple A20 Pro chip provides a significant performance lead over Android competitors, powering both the iPhone 18 Pro and the upcoming iPhone Duo. Early benchmarks for the iPhone Duo indicate performance levels similar to the iPhone 18 Pro. Technical specifications for the A20 Pro claim a 40% faster GPU and a 20% faster CPU compared to the previous A19 Pro. While the iPhone 18 Pro Max is noted as Apple's largest and longest-lasting model, the A20 chip is positioned to set new performance standards for the foldable phone market.

   Why it matters

   Apple is expanding its silicon lead into the foldable segment with the iPhone Duo. This transition tests whether the A20 Pro's efficiency can manage the thermal demands of a foldable form factor. The shift represents a strategic move to challenge high-end Android foldables.

   What is confirmed

   • The A20 Pro chip powers the iPhone Duo.
   • Geekbench 7 results for the iPhone Duo show performance similar to the iPhone 18 Pro.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The A20 Pro chip delivers a 40% faster GPU and 20% faster CPU than the A19 Pro.
   • The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple's biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone.

   What to watch next

   • Official release of iPhone Duo hardware specifications
   • Independent third-party benchmarks comparing A20 Pro to current Android flagship chips
   Sources used for this update (11)

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