After launching the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022, Apple attempted to make subsequent Pro Max versions thinner and lighter. However, the product line has tended to increase in weight again in recent years.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is about to surpass the record for "heaviest iPhone" held by the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 grams and is 8.7mm thick, making it one of the largest smartphones on the market, especially when compared to the iPhone Air which is only 5.5mm thick. Although Apple plans to develop thinner products in the future, it seems the Pro Max line will continue to increase in weight.
According to leaked information from Instant Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to weigh over 240 grams more. The source also stated that the Pro Max model launching in 2026 will be thicker than the current generation.
What makes the iPhone 18 Pro Max even bigger?
However, the increased thickness of the iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't necessarily a negative thing. With Apple developing more powerful chips, including the A20 Pro based on a 2nm process, the company needs space to improve heat dissipation and integrate a larger battery.
The reason for the increase in size of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is unclear, but reports suggest Apple is developing a stainless steel vapor chamber system to improve heat dissipation. This new design could create space for a larger battery, which explains why the next iPhone Pro Max will be slightly larger.
Making the iPhone 18 Pro Max thicker and heavier might be the simplest way to maintain current battery capacity while improving specifications, or even delivering better battery life. Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island display, under-display Face ID, and a main lens with a variable aperture.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/iphone-18-pro-max-la-chiec-iphone-do-con-nhat-tu-truoc-den-nay-185251113194349093.htm
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