{"id":2038751,"date":"2026-07-09T20:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038751"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:00:23","slug":"the-iphone-18-pro-max-could-get-a-mega-battery-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038751","title":{"rendered":"The iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Get a Mega Battery Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max might have a significantly larger battery than last year\u2019s Pro model, according to a new leak, potentially giving us a slightly bigger iPhone Pro body, too. Leaker Ice Universe claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max will come in at about 9mm thick and weigh about 240 grams\u2014which would make the new device about 0.25mm thicker and 7 grams heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the iPhone 18 Pro Max\u2019s beefier battery that would make it a bit larger: new regulatory filings show the phone will have a 5,567mAh battery in the U.S. That\u2019s almost 500mAh over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The leaker mentions that a new kind of stainless steel vapor chamber (for cooling purposes) could also contribute to the phone\u2019s larger body.<\/p>\n

To be fair, these body adjustments aren\u2019t exactly going to be noticeable for the average user, especially if the iPhone 18 Pro Max isn\u2019t being compared directly next to its predecessor. A quarter millimeter of thickness is basically like stacking two pieces of printer paper on top of each other, so it\u2019s not exactly going to break your pockets. Same with the 7 grams of added weight; that\u2019s more or less like having an extra quarter in your pocket.<\/p>\n

See iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple.com<\/p>\n

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Thick, but not too thick. \u00a9 Adriano Contreras \/ Gizmodo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether or not you care about the Pro Max gaining that bit of weight, you\u2019ll likely need to be prepared to shell out some serious cash for the iPhone Pro line this year. Rumors suggest the base iPhone 18 Pro could come in at $1,300\u2014a $200 jump from the iPhone 17 Pro\u2019s retail price. Some analysts say this year\u2019s Pro Max could actually come in at $300 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.<\/p>\n

Outgoing CEO Tim Cook has been vocal about how rising memory prices have led to these expected price hikes. In late June, Apple announced significant price increases across its lineup of devices.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have to wait a bit longer to find out just how much the ongoing memory shortage affects pricing and availability of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Both are expected to be announced in early September alongside a new foldable iPhone.<\/p>\n

See iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max might have a significantly larger battery than last year\u2019s Pro model, according to a new leak, potentially giving us a slightly bigger iPhone Pro body, too. Leaker Ice Universe claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max will come in at about 9mm thick and weigh about 240 grams\u2014which would make the new device about 0.25mm thicker and 7 grams heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the iPhone 18 Pro Max\u2019s beefier battery that would make it a bit larger: new regulatory filings show the phone will have a 5,567mAh battery in the U.S. That\u2019s almost 500mAh over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The leaker mentions that a new kind of stainless steel vapor chamber (for cooling purposes) could also contribute to the phone\u2019s larger body.<\/p>\n

To be fair, these body adjustments aren\u2019t exactly going to be noticeable for the average user, especially if the iPhone 18 Pro Max isn\u2019t being compared directly next to its predecessor. A quarter millimeter of thickness is basically like stacking two pieces of printer paper on top of each other, so it\u2019s not exactly going to break your pockets. Same with the 7 grams of added weight; that\u2019s more or less like having an extra quarter in your pocket.<\/p>\n

See iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple.com<\/p>\n

\"Apple
Thick, but not too thick. \u00a9 Adriano Contreras \/ Gizmodo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether or not you care about the Pro Max gaining that bit of weight, you\u2019ll likely need to be prepared to shell out some serious cash for the iPhone Pro line this year. Rumors suggest the base iPhone 18 Pro could come in at $1,300\u2014a $200 jump from the iPhone 17 Pro\u2019s retail price. Some analysts say this year\u2019s Pro Max could actually come in at $300 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.<\/p>\n

Outgoing CEO Tim Cook has been vocal about how rising memory prices have led to these expected price hikes. In late June, Apple announced significant price increases across its lineup of devices.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have to wait a bit longer to find out just how much the ongoing memory shortage affects pricing and availability of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Both are expected to be announced in early September alongside a new foldable iPhone.<\/p>\n

See iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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