A Larger Battery and Thicker Design Expected in the Upcoming Flagship Device

A recent leak has shed more light on the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, suggesting that the device will feature a significantly larger battery and a slightly thicker design.

According to a post from a Weibo user with a track record of accurate leaks, the iPhone 17 Pro Max battery could be as big as around 5,000mAh, which would surpass the current largest iPhone battery, the 4,676mAh unit found in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

This news aligns with previous rumors that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be thicker than its predecessor, with a reported thickness of 8.725mm compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 8.25mm.

While the increase may seem minor, it could have a noticeable impact on the device’s battery life, which remains one of the top priorities for many smartphone users.

Industry experts believe that the larger battery will provide a significant boost to the device’s battery life, with some estimates suggesting an almost 10% increase in capacity.

Additionally, the expected new processor for the Pro Max could combine with greater efficiencies in software to further expand the device’s battery performance.

Some of the other rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Pro Max include:

Display: A 6.8-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Cameras: A triple-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera is expected to feature a 24-megapixel sensor.

Storage: Up to 1TB of internal storage, with options for 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

RAM: 16GB of RAM, with a possibility of up to 32GB.

Charging: Fast charging support, with a rumored 30W charging speed.

Biometric Security: A new 3D facial recognition system, similar to the one found in the iPhone 16 Pro.

Software: iOS 17, with a rumored focus on improved AI-powered features and enhanced security.

While the exact impact of the larger battery and thicker design remains to be seen, one thing is certain: the iPhone 17 Pro Max is shaping up to be a significant upgrade to the Pro Max lineup, with a focus on improved battery life and a more efficient design that could appeal to power-hungry users.

It’s worth noting that Apple has not officially confirmed any of these specs, and the company is known for making last-minute changes to its products. However, based on the rumors and leaks, it seems clear that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be a major upgrade to the Pro Max lineup.