Apple’s upcoming A19 and A19 Pro chipsets, expected to debut with the iPhone 17 series later this year, are already making headlines—but not all rumors should be believed. Recent leaks suggest an 80% performance boost over the A18 Pro, even surpassing the M4 chip in multi-core performance. However, closer inspection reveals these claims may be too good to be true.
Apple A19 Pro’s Alleged Performance: Too Big of a Jump?
The leaked Geekbench 6 scores for the A19 Pro show a single-core score of 4,783 and a multi-core score of 15,324—an 82% increase over the A18 Pro. If true, this would be Apple’s largest generational performance leap ever.
But here’s the catch:
- Apple’s A-series chips typically see 15-30% improvements per generation.
- An 80%+ jump in performance is unprecedented.
- The A19 Pro reportedly outperforms the M4, which defies Apple’s usual performance hierarchy.
The Biggest Red Flag: iOS 27 Instead of iOS 26
The most obvious giveaway that these benchmarks are fake? The leaked screenshot shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max running iOS 27, while the correct version should be iOS 26. This oversight suggests the results were manipulated or fabricated.
Why You Should Be Skeptical of Early Leaks
Apple keeps its chip performance under tight wraps until official announcements. Past leaks have often been debunked, and this case is no different. Here’s why:
- No pre-release iPhones have been tested yet—unlike the rare early M4 MacBook Pro leak from a Russian YouTuber.
- Geekbench results don’t appear before launch—any scores circulating now are likely fake.
- Performance gains this large are unrealistic—even with TSMC’s 3nm to 2nm transition.
What to Expect from the Real A19 Pro
While the leaked numbers are exaggerated, the A19 Pro will still bring notable improvements:
- TSMC’s 3nm (N3E) or 2nm (N2) process for better efficiency.
- Moderate CPU/GPU upgrades (likely 20-30% faster than A18 Pro).
- Enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities for iOS 18 features.
Final Verdict: Wait for Official Benchmarks
Until Apple unveils the iPhone 17 series, treat all performance leaks with skepticism. The A19 Pro will be powerful, but not M4-beating, 80% faster powerful.
