iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Feature Increased 8GB of RAM (2024)

by Joe Rossignol

Apple never publicly advertises the amount of RAM included in iPhones, but MacRumors has confirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with 8GB of RAM, up from 6GB in the iPhone 14 Pro models. Along with the new A17 Pro chip, extra RAM benefits overall system performance, particularly for multitasking.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Feature Increased 8GB of RAM (1)
In the Xcode 15 Release Candidate made available today, there are files confirming that the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are equipped with 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max each have 8GB of RAM. This information was obtained with assistance from software code researcher @aaronp613.

Previous RAM amounts:

  • iPhone 14: 6GB
  • iPhone 14 Plus: 6GB
  • iPhone 14 Pro: 6GB
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max: 6GB

New RAM amounts:

  • iPhone 15: 6GB
  • iPhone 15 Plus: 6GB
  • iPhone 15 Pro: 8GB
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max: 8GB

The same Xcode files accurately revealed RAM amounts for the iPhone 14 models last year and in several previous iPhone generations. The type of RAM in the iPhone 15 models remains unknown, but teardowns of the devices should confirm that information soon.

All four iPhone 15 models will be available to pre-order starting Friday, September 15 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and over 40 other countries and regions. The devices are set to launch one week later on Friday, September 22.

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Top Rated Comments

theMarble


It would be nice to know the history of ram amounts on every iPhone going back at least the last 10 years to see the improvements in each model considering that ram is one of those specifications that gets improved upon seldomly

If anybody has that information handy, that would be great if you could post it, it would be nice to see a chart of the ram on each iPhone model

iPhone - 128MB LPDDR
iPhone 3G - 128MB LPDDR
iPhone 3GS - 256MB LPDDR
iPhone 4 - 512MB LPDDR
iPhone 4S - 512MB LPDDR2
iPhone 5 - 1GB LPDDR2
iPhone 5C - 1GB LPDDR2
iPhone 5S - 1GB LPDDR3
iPhone 6 & 6 Plus - 1GB LPDDR3
iPhone 6S & 6S Plus - 2GB LPDDR4
iPhone SE 1 - 2GB LPDDR4
iPhone 7 - 2GB LPDDR4
iPhone 7 Plus - 3GB LPDDR4
iPhone 8 - 2GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 8 Plus - 3GB LPDDR4X
iPhone X - 3GB LPDDR4X
iPhone XS & XS Max - 4GB LPDDR4X
iPhone XR - 3GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 11, 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max - 4GB LPDDR4X
iPhone SE 2 - 3GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 12 & 12 mini - 4GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max - 6GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 13 & 13 mini - 4GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max - 6GB LPDDR4X
iPhone SE 3 - 3GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 14 & 14 Plus - 6GB LPDDR4X
iPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max - 6GB LPDDR5
iPhone 15 & 15 Plus - 6GB LPDDR5
iPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max - 8GB LPDDR5

Score: 36 Votes (Like | Disagree)

zach-coleman

13 months ago

Genuinely I think the 14P->15P is a bigger upgrade than the 14P was over the the 13P. This is a great year. Excited for 8GB!

Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)

DCstewieG

13 months ago

There's always so many articles and debates about upgrading from last year's model, or even 2 years ago. Is it worth it??? Of course not unless you gots to have the latest!

These things last so long now. As someone who now tries to keep the phone until it doesn't get the new iOS any more, this looks like a great year to get something that will really hold up.

* 8GB RAM
* USB-C
* Spatial Recording
* GPU w/ Raytracing and Upscaling
* Tiny bezels
* Just switched to smaller SoC process
* Wi-Fi 6E
* Ultra Wideband 2
* Action Button
* Qi2

Individually many of these are minor but they really add up. Fortunately I'm due! See you in 2030!

Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)

secretanchitman

13 months ago

This was literally the news I was waiting all day for - so happy to see 8GB of RAM in the 15 Pros!!

Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)

dlewis23

13 months ago

Always nice to see more ram.

Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)

hoodafoo

13 months ago


iPhone 15 Pro

The first iPhone with an aerospace‑grade titanium design.
A17 Pro, a game-changing chip. A customizable Action
button. The most powerful iPhone camera system. And
USB-C with USB 3 for superfast transfer speeds.*

Why did apple feel it was necessary to say it was "aerospace-grade" Ti? Does it sound cooler? Why do we care if it's aerospace-grade vs toilet-grade Ti?

Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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FAQs

Does the iPhone 15 Pro Max have 8GB RAM? ›

Apart from A17 chip, Apple gives a hardware boost to iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max with 8GB RAM upgrade.

How many GB of RAM is an iPhone 15? ›

Indeed, the iPhone 15 comes equipped with 6 GB of RAM.

What is the speed of RAM in iPhone 15 Pro Max? ›

Their iPhone 14 counterparts used 6 GB of LPDDR4X-type RAM while the newer models are updated to 6 GB of LPDDR5 (same RAM type found in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max). There is a significant speed increase to enjoy here, with LPDDR4X reaching 2,133 MHz and LPDDR5 surpassing that on 3,200 MHz.

Is RAM important in an iPhone? ›

The RAM memory in an electronic device (like the iPhone) is the virtual space where apps run. Therefore, the bigger it is, the more things the system can do, and with greater speed.

How much GB RAM does iPhone 15 Pro Max have? ›

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Full Specifications
Processorhexa-core
Processor makeApple A17 Pro
RAM8GB
Internal storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Expandable storageNo

Can I add memory to my iPhone 15 Pro? ›

External SSDs are a great option for iPhone users looking to expand their device's storage. The advantages of external SSDs are their size, portability, and high speeds. They use flash memory and have no moving parts, resulting in faster read/write speeds, improved durability, and reliability.

Can you increase iPhone RAM? ›

The question about upgrading iPhone storage is unfortunately easy to answer: It's not possible to upgrade iPhone memory capacity. For other smartphones, increasing storage capacity usually means the phone supports removable storage like an SD card.

Why iPhone is faster with less RAM? ›

iOS apps are directly compiled into native code. Running native code directly is much more efficient and requires less memory. iOS also has a more aggressive memory management system than Android. Android is lenient with background apps so apps keep consuming memory in the background.

Which iPhone has the highest RAM? ›

Last year the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max had 8GB of RAM inside, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus made do with 6GB. That means it's an upgrade for the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus – but the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max haven't got any extra RAM this year.

Is 8GB RAM enough for an iPhone? ›

That's what I consider to be the bare minimum acceptable. Yes, it will work today, but consider that things change and RAM requirements trend upward over time. Apps and OSs released tomorrow may perform best with or even require more than 8GB. I would buy a model with a minimum of 16GB RAM.

What RAM is good for iPhone? ›

The answer is always, “it depends”, but I'd say, don't even consider going lower than 4GB. The recommended minimum, IMO should be 8GB, and with 16GB+ you should be able to develop sustainable for the next few years. What is the minimum memory size required for the iPhone?

Should I use more RAM on my phone? ›

No, keep the apps in RAM. It is the best methode for power saving and the fastest way starting apps. Unused RAM is wasted RAM. Just as an example , you can have 5 big apps using 3GB's of RAM or 10 small apps using the same amount.

Does iPhone 14 Pro Max have 8GB RAM? ›

The phone comes with 6G of RAM. Deal!

How much RAM does iPhone Pro Max have? ›

The Pro models maintain the same 8GB of RAM as their iPhone 15 Pro counterparts.

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