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Ternary Bonsai 4B

At the default Q2_0, 139 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 139 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 54 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
4B
Family
bonsai
Released
2026-04
Tags
chat
Weights
Ternary-Bonsai-4B-gguf ↗

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
Q2_0 ★1.1 GB~2 GB139 memory-fit · 139 usable
Q2_0_g641.1 GB~2 GB139 memory-fit · 139 usable

Ternary Bonsai 4B at Q2_0 on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q2_0, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict
Galaxy S25 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S25Snapdragon 8 Elite · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S24 UltraSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S24Samsung Exynos 2400 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S23 UltraSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~24.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 16 ProApple A18 Pro · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~24.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 16Apple A18 · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~24.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 15 ProApple A17 Pro · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~20.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 9 ProGoogle Tensor G4 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 9Google Tensor G4 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 8 ProGoogle Tensor G3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 8aGoogle Tensor G3 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus 13Snapdragon 8 Elite · 24 GB2 / 20 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus 12Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 24 GB2 / 20 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 15 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 14Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
POCO X6 ProDimensity 8300 Ultra · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OPPO Find X8 ProDimensity 9400 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X200 ProDimensity 9400 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X100 ProDimensity 9300 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
ROG Phone 9 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite · 24 GB2 / 20 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Nothing Phone (3)Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Edge 50 UltraSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
HONOR Magic7 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 12 GB2 / 7.8 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 17 ProApple A19 Pro · 12 GB2 / 7.8 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple A19 Pro · 12 GB2 / 7.8 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S26Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S26+Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S26 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S26 FEExynos 2500 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 17Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 17 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus 15Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X300 ProDimensity 9500 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X300 ESnapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OPPO Find X9 ProDimensity 9500 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 10Google Tensor G5 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 10 ProGoogle Tensor G5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 11Google Tensor G6 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 11 ProGoogle Tensor G6 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 11 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G6 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 16eApple A18 · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~24.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy S25 FESamsung Exynos 2400 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Fold6Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Flip6Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Fold7Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Flip7Exynos 2500 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus 13RSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus 15RSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 9 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G4 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 17eApple A19 · 8 GB2 / 5.2 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 10aGoogle Tensor G4 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr+ (2026)Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
RedMagic 11 AirSnapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
RedMagic 11S ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 15TDimensity 8400 Ultra · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi 15T ProDimensity 9400+ · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
POCO X7 ProDimensity 8400 Ultra · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi MIX Fold 2Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~20.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor Magic8 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
AQUOS R10Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xperia 1 VIISnapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xperia 1 VIIISnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Fold8Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Exynos 2600 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Fold5Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy Z Flip5Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi MIX Fold 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi MIX Fold 4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi MIX FlipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xiaomi MIX Flip 2Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor Magic V2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor Magic V3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor Magic V5Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor Magic V6Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
HONOR Robot PhoneSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OPPO Find N3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OnePlus OpenSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OPPO Find N5Snapdragon 8 Elite · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
OPPO Find N6Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X Fold3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X Fold3 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X Fold5Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
vivo X Fold6Dimensity 9500 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~34.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel FoldTensor G2 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~20.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 9 Pro FoldGoogle Tensor G4 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 10 Pro FoldGoogle Tensor G5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Tensor G6 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Huawei Mate X6Kirin 9020 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~27.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Huawei Mate X7Kirin 9030 Pro · 20 GB2 / 16 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr+ (2023)Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~20.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr+ (2024)Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr+ (2025)Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~27.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Razr FoldSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 16 GB2 / 12 GB~31.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 15Apple A16 Bionic · 6 GB2 / 3.9 GB~20.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A57 5GExynos 1680 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~14 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Nothing Phone (4a) ProSnapdragon 7 Gen 4 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~13.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
iPhone 14Apple A15 Bionic · 6 GB2 / 3.9 GB~14 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A55Exynos 1480 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 13 ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 2 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Nothing Phone (2a)Dimensity 7200 Pro · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Nothing Phone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A26 5GExynos 1380 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A36 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A56 5GExynos 1580 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Moto G Stylus (2025)Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Moto G Stylus (2026)Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A37 5GExynos 1480 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Motorola Edge (2026)Dimensity 7450 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5GDimensity 7300 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5GDimensity 7400 Ultra · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 15 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5GSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5GSnapdragon 7s Gen 4 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Honor 400Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
CMF Phone 2 ProDimensity 7300 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
AQUOS sense10Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
AQUOS sense9Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Xperia 10 VIISnapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~10.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Galaxy A16 5GExynos 1330 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Galaxy A17 5GExynos 1330 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Moto G (2025)Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Moto G Power (2025)Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Moto G Power (2026)Dimensity 6300 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Motorola Razr (2025)Dimensity 7400X · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Motorola Razr (2026)Dimensity 7450X · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Motorola Razr (2024)Dimensity 7300X · 12 GB2 / 9 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Redmi Note 17Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
vivo S2Dimensity 7360-Turbo · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
vivo V80 Lite 5G (Pakistan)Dimensity 7360-Turbo · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
iQOO Z11 LiteDimensity 6300 · 8 GB2 / 6 GB~7 tokens/s! Runs, barely
Moto G (2026)Dimensity 6300 · 4 GB2 / 2 GB—✕ Won't fit

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Ternary Bonsai 4B on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q2_0 at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict
Mac Studio M5 Ultra512 GBQ2_0504 GB2.2 GB~545.5–763.6 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M3 Ultra512 GBQ2_0504 GB2.2 GB~372.3–521.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Ultra256 GBQ2_0248 GB2.2 GB~545.5–763.6 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M3 Ultra256 GBQ2_0248 GB2.2 GB~372.3–521.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Max128 GBQ2_0120 GB2.2 GB~279.1–390.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Max128 GBQ2_0120 GB2.2 GB~279.1–390.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M4 Max128 GBQ2_0120 GB2.2 GB~248.2–347.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M4 Max128 GBQ2_0120 GB2.2 GB~248.2–347.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M3 Max128 GBQ2_0120 GB2.2 GB~181.8–254.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Ultra96 GBQ2_088 GB2.2 GB~545.5–763.6 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M3 Ultra96 GBQ2_088 GB2.2 GB~372.3–521.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M5 Pro64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Max64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~279.1–390.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Pro64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Max64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~279.1–390.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M4 Max64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~248.2–347.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M4 Pro64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~124.1–173.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M4 Max64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~248.2–347.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M3 Max64 GBQ2_057.6 GB2.2 GB~181.8–254.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M5 Pro48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Max48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~279.1–390.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Pro48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M4 Max48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~248.2–347.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M4 Pro48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~124.1–173.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M4 Pro48 GBQ2_043.2 GB2.2 GB~124.1–173.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M5 Max36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~209.1–292.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Max36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~209.1–292.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac Studio M4 Max36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~186.4–260.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M4 Max36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~186.4–260.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M3 Pro36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~68.2–95.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M3 Max36 GBQ2_032.4 GB2.2 GB~136.4–190.9 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M632 GBQ2_028.8 GB2.2 GB~77.3–108.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M5 Pro32 GBQ2_028.8 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M532 GBQ2_028.8 GB2.2 GB~58.4–80.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M432 GBQ2_028.8 GB2.2 GB~45.8–63.3 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M432 GBQ2_028.8 GB2.2 GB~54.5–76.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M624 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~77.3–108.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M5 Pro24 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M524 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~58.4–80.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M5 Pro24 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~139.5–195.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M424 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~45.8–63.3 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M424 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~54.5–76.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M4 Pro24 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~124.1–173.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M324 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~38.2–52.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M4 Pro24 GBQ2_021 GB2.2 GB~124.1–173.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Pro M3 Pro18 GBQ2_015 GB2.2 GB~68.2–95.5 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M616 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~77.3–108.2 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M516 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~58.4–80.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M416 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~45.8–63.3 tokens/s✓ Runs great
Mac mini M416 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~54.5–76.4 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M316 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~38.2–52.7 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M116 GBQ2_013 GB2.2 GB~26.1–36 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Neo A18 Pro8 GBQ2_05 GB2.2 GB~22.9–31.6 tokens/s✓ Runs great
MacBook Air M18 GBQ2_05 GB2.2 GB~26.1–36 tokens/s✓ Runs great

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Ternary Bonsai 4B on a phone?

At Q2_0, Ternary Bonsai 4B needs ~2GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 6GB+ Android phone or a 6GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Ternary Bonsai 4B run on a flagship phone?

On the Galaxy S25 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Elite) it runs at ~31.4 tokens/s at Q2_0, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.

Can an iPhone run Ternary Bonsai 4B?

Yes — the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs it at ~24.5 tokens/s at Q2_0, using 2GB of its ~5.2GB usable memory.

What is the best quantization of Ternary Bonsai 4B for mobile?

Q2_0 (1.1GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 2 quants available. Total memory needed is ~2GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Ternary Bonsai 4B?

139 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q2_0; 139 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 127 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Ternary Bonsai 4B?

54 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q2_0 when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Ternary Bonsai 4B good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat. At 4B parameters, it's a fast, lightweight pick for quick tasks.

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