27B Model Can Now Run Directly on Mobile Phones
awnihannun · x · 2026-07-15
1-bit Bonsai 27B has launched as the latest PrismML model, marking the first 27B-scale model capable of running on mobile phones.
The announcement highlights its ability to run on the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and select iPads. Powered by MLX, the model focuses on delivering high "intelligence density" and robust on-device inference capabilities.
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