Insights into the Upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max: New Leaks and Features
Upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max Models – Credit to AppleInsider
A reliable industry source has recently shared information regarding the anticipated iPhone 17 series, specifically indicating that the new iPhone 17 Pro Max may feature a thicker design. This alteration may serve to accommodate a more battery-and-ip69-water-resistance/” title=”Unleash Power: Meet the Realme Neo7 with Dimensity 9300+, a Beastly 7,000 mAh Battery, and IP69 Water Resistance!”>powerful battery.
According to a leak published this morning, the thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to measure approximately 8.725 millimeters, in contrast to its predecessor’s thickness of about 8.25 millimeters. To put this into perspective, this increase is similar in measurement to fine particles of sand or even lead within mechanical pencils.
The leak does not explicitly state why this model is becoming considerably thicker compared to the previous iteration, but it is reasonable to infer that expanding battery capacity could be a factor.
While an increase of less than half a millimeter seems minimal, even slight changes in size can translate into notable enhancements in battery performance. If all of that extra room is allocated for increased battery volume, it could potentially add around an additional 400 mAh — equating to roughly an eight percent uptick over what was available with the previous model’s battery.
This report from Weibo focuses solely on the specifications for the iPhone 17 Pro Max and does not mention any details pertaining specifically to the standard iPhone 17 Pro. Additionally, it remains uncertain if these changes will extend device longevity since factors influencing energy consumption are still under wraps.
The anonymous leaker known as Ice Universe boasts an impressive track record for providing accurate information; they previously correctly predicted features like a reduced notch on the iPhone 13 and narrower bezels on the forthcoming iPhone 15—however, they did misjudge certain aspects regarding size variations with respect to the latest iteration of IPhones.
Ice Universe also noted expectations that all models within the upcoming lineup will be equipped with advanced ProMotion display technology.
Expected Release Timeline
The launch event for both models within this series — including particularly attention-grabbing features of both standard and Air versions — is anticipated in September alongside general announcements around other devices from Apple.