Apple's latest iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are rumoured to feature a 3GB RAM. However, it is not yet clear whether both the models will have the enlarged RAM or only the iPhone 7 Plus.
Until now, Apple has been offering a 2GB RAM with its iOS, while on the other hand, Android devices have been working on 4GB RAM.
According to DigiTimes, the memory chip industry in Asia is likely to witness growth this year, as many next-generation smartphones including Apple's iPhones are expected to see an enhanced inbuilt-memory.
Increasing built-in memory capacity at next-generation smartphones, including new iPhone devices, will further ramp up demand for memory products in the third quarter, said sources, noting that the mobile DRAM capacity of the next-generation iPhone is expected to increase to 3GB from 2GB previously, while those for new Android phones are expected to raise to 6GB from 4GB.
The move is expected to help the Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) industry to get back in form. It also claimed that these RAM chips may become expensive, triggering a hike in the price of the final product. However, the rise in price can also be caused by the fact that at present these memory chips are considered scarce.
Furthermore, the boost in SSD technology applied in laptops and computer systems may hike up demand for RAM memory chips.
As far as the upcoming iPhones are concerned, Apple is expected to launch three new iPhone models in September this year, including iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro. The new 'Pro' edition is believed to be coming with dual camera configuration.
The new devices are expected to be available in Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Silver and a new Space Black color.