Apple has requested additional production capacity from TSMC after ordering between 4 million and 5 million supplementary A19 and A19 Pro processors to address surging demand for iPhone 17 models. The California technology company secured the extra manufacturing allocation following strong sales performance during October and November that exceeded initial projections.
Industry sources indicate the higher-specification A19 Pro chip powering the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max represents the bulk of increased orders, as premium models continue capturing the majority of consumer purchases. The standard iPhone 17 has attracted substantial interest through its $799 pricing combined with an LTPO OLED display, 8 gigabytes of memory, enhanced storage capacity, and the standard A19 processor.
TSMC previously allocated over half its initial 2-nanometer manufacturing capacity to Apple, positioning the iPhone maker to maintain its status as the Taiwanese foundry's largest client.
Industry sources indicate the higher-specification A19 Pro chip powering the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max represents the bulk of increased orders, as premium models continue capturing the majority of consumer purchases. The standard iPhone 17 has attracted substantial interest through its $799 pricing combined with an LTPO OLED display, 8 gigabytes of memory, enhanced storage capacity, and the standard A19 processor.
TSMC previously allocated over half its initial 2-nanometer manufacturing capacity to Apple, positioning the iPhone maker to maintain its status as the Taiwanese foundry's largest client.
