Apple's A20 Pro chip sets new performance benchmarks

Apple's latest A20 Pro chip, featured in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, has demonstrated industry-leading performance in recent synthetic benchmark tests. Built on a 2nm process, the chipset includes a 6-core CPU and a dual 16-core Neural Engine designed for advanced AI tasks. In Geekbench 7 testing, the iPhone 18 Pro achieved a single-core score of 3,959 and a multi-core score of 10,854, significantly outperforming competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. While the performance leap over the previous generation is approximately 25 percent, reviewers note that these gains are most apparent in synthetic benchmarks rather than daily real-world usage for the average consumer. The chip is also expected to power the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo. As Apple continues to refine its in-house silicon, the A20 Pro solidifies the company's position as a leader in mobile processing power, though the practical benefits remain largely reserved for power users.