iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus confirmed to have 8GB of RAM. Why is it important?

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Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 16 series at the 'It's Glowtime' event on Monday, with a big focus on Apple Intelligence..

However, as is always the case with Apple, the company wasn't exactly forthcoming with the RAM details for the latest iPhone models..

Prior to the launch of the iPhone 16, many reports had suggested that the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus would get a big boost with the addition of 8GB of RAM compared to the 6GB found on its predecessor..

Now, Apple VP of hardware tech Johny Srouji has also confirmed, in an interaction with Geekerwan YouTube channel, that the new iPhone 16 models all come with 8GB of RAM, ending the long standing distinction..

Srouji said DRAM was a crucial aspect of Apple Intelligence was a major consideration on why the company added 8GB RAM for all iPhone models and the added RAM will also help with improving other tasks like high end gaming..