Apple has not publicly disclosed the amount of RAM in the new iPhone 16 lineup, but it has been discovered that all four models are equipped with 8GB of RAM optimized for Apple Intelligence. This information was revealed through the latest version of Apple’s developer tools, Xcode 16.
The most notable update is found in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, which now boast 8GB of RAM, representing a 2GB increase compared to their respective predecessors in the iPhone 15 series. This significant upgrade is expected to enhance performance, particularly in-app management during multitasking and in features related to artificial intelligence.
Ram Comparison
| iPhone 16 | Ram | iPhone 15 | Ram |
| iPhone 16 | 8GB | iPhone 15 | 6GB |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 8GB | iPhone 15 Plus | 6GB |
| Phone 16 Pro | 8GB | iPhone 15 Pro | 8GB |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 8GB | iPhone 15 Pro Max | 8GB |
The addition of 8GB of RAM will not only benefit the Pro models with improved performance but will also provide a significant boost to the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. This upgrade will result in better app management, enhanced multitasking optimization, and improved support for new Apple Intelligence features, thereby enabling smoother operation in intensive tasks such as image processing, complex apps, and advanced gaming.
The reliability of the Xcode developer tool has been confirmed for this generation as well, as it accurately disclosed the RAM quantities of the iPhone 15 last year. This increase in RAM, especially for the non-Pro models, ensures that even users of the base models can experience Apple’s advanced performance.