
"Potential Performance Setback: iPhone 16's Switch to QLC NAND Flash"
Apple is considering using higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash memory for 1TB iPhone 16 Pro models, which could lead to slower read and write speeds but allow for more storage in a smaller space at a lower cost. This change may also pave the way for future 2TB iPhone models. However, QLC NAND is less durable and reliable than the current Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, so Apple would need to address these drawbacks with specific optimizations. The 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB iPhone models are likely to continue using TLC NAND for the foreseeable future.
