Device: iPhone 17
Category: iphone
Memory: 8 GB (unified), usable for models: 4.5 GB
Memory bandwidth: 68.2 GB/s
MSRP (USD): 799
Best runtime: llama.cpp + Metal (via PocketPal or Off Grid app)
Notes: iPhone 17 confirmed 8GB RAM (MacRumors, Sep 2025). A19 chip. iOS reserves ~3-4GB; ~4.5GB usable for weights (community estimate). On-device ceiling 1B-4B Q4_K_M.