Apple's upcoming A20 iPhone chip, manufactured by TSMC using a 2-nanometre process, is projected to be its most expensive processor yet, costing approximately $280 per unit. This represents an 80% increase over the previous generation, driven by challenges in 2-nanometre production, advanced packaging, and rising memory prices. Apple has historically absorbed early-stage manufacturing costs for leading-edge technology, but this transition is more disruptive than previous node shifts.