The A8 Chipset (2014) focused on efficiency and graphics for larger iPhones.
Key Features:
- CPU: 2-core “Typhoon” (20% faster than A7, still 64-bit)
- GPU: PowerVR GX6450 (50% faster than A7)
- Process: 20nm (first Apple chip at this node)
- RAM: 1GB (same as A7, but more bandwidth)
- Devices: iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Mini 4
Notable for:
📱 First “phablet” iPhones (6 Plus’s 5.5″ screen needed GPU power)
⚡ Better battery life despite larger displays