The iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to arrive next month with Apple’s new A20 Pro chipset, and a fresh leak claims the processor could bring a significant performance and efficiency improvement over the current generation.

According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, the A20 Pro could deliver around 18% more performance than the A19 Pro. The chipset is also rumored to be produced using TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process with its new Gate All Around technology.

The new manufacturing process is reportedly expected to improve power efficiency as well. The A20 Pro could consume up to 30% less power than its predecessor while delivering higher performance.

However, these improvements are unlikely to come cheaply. The new chip is reportedly considerably more expensive to manufacture, which could contribute to higher production costs for the iPhone 18 Pro.

The higher chipset costs come as Apple is already dealing with rising memory prices. Recent estimates suggest the iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials could increase by as much as 40%, potentially pushing the starting price of the 256GB model to a reported $1,399.