Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max to Feature Larger Battery, Slight Design Changes Chinese regulatory filings, disclosed earlier this week, have revealed that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will include a significantly larger battery compared to its predecessor, potentially extending battery life. However, this upgrade may result in a noticeable increase in the device’s thickness and weight. The details were shared by reliable Chinese leaker Ice Universe in a post on Weibo, which highlighted the trade-offs associated with the new battery capacity. According to Ice Universe, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5500mAh battery, which is expected to provide longer usage between charges. However, this enhancement comes at the cost of a 240-gram weight and a 9mm thick body. The current iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 8.75mm in thickness and weighs 233 grams. If the leaker’s claims are accurate, the iPhone 18 Pro Max would be 0.25mm thicker and 7 grams heavier than its predecessor. While these changes represent a small increase in size and weight, they could be significant for a device already known for its bulk. MacRumors further noted that Apple is reportedly adopting a new type of vapor chamber in the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which utilizes stainless steel. This technological shift could contribute to the phone’s increased weight. The vapor chamber is designed to improve thermal management, allowing the device to handle higher performance demands without overheating. However, this innovation may add to the overall mass of the phone, making it even heavier than previous models. Interestingly, Apple’s largest phone has seen a gradual reduction in weight over the years. The iPhone 14 Pro Max, for instance, remains the heaviest iPhone ever released, with a weight of exactly 240 grams.#apple #iphone_18_pro_max #weibo #ice_universe #iphone_14_pro_max
