The Apple A11 Bionic is a 64-bit ARM-based system on a chip, designed by Apple Inc. and manufactured by TSMC. It first appeared in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X which were introduced on September 12, 2017.

What is a bionic processor?

The Apple A11 Bionic is a processor used in the iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, and iPhone X through an Apple Processor. ... The A12 Bionic is a hybrid CPU containing a six-core CPU and a quad-core GPU, along with a distinct eight-core processor dedicated to controlling processes of machine learning.

What does bionic chip do for Apple?

It has two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores, as well as a five-core GPU. It powers a 28% brighter display. Apple said the A15 Bionic powers the best graphics performance in any smartphone ever. This is why Apple continues to invest in designing its own processors for its products.