iPhone 17 Pro Max Leaked: Bigger Battery, Thinner Frame
The increased battery capacity and thinner frame of the iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to be major selling points for the device, and the return to aluminum frames may be a strategic move by Apple to reduce costs and improve efficiency. With the announcement just around the corner, iPhone enthusiasts will have to wait and see if the rumors hold true.
A recent leak suggests that the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast a significantly larger battery capacity of around 5,000mAh, marking a major design upgrade for the device. The increased battery size is expected to result in almost a 10% increase in capacity, potentially leading to around 35 hours of battery life.
The new iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be 8.725mm thick, a mere 0.5mm thicker than the current iPhone 16 Pro Max, making the design upgrade a notable improvement. The actual battery life will depend on various factors, including the new processor and software efficiencies. Additionally, Apple is expected to reverse its design decision of using stainless steel or titanium frames for its highest-end iPhone models, with the iPhone 17 Pro models allegedly featuring aluminum frames instead.
The aluminum frame is expected to be very thin, and the iPhone 17 Pro models are also rumored to feature ultra-thin bezels. The reasons behind Apple's decision to shift back to aluminum are unknown, but it could be due to the material being lighter and cheaper than titanium. This change was reported by Instant Digital on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform, and is backed by an additional source.
The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be announced in September, and it remains to be seen if Apple will indeed return to aluminum for its Pro models. As the tech world awaits the official announcement, fans of the iPhone series are eagerly anticipating the new design and features that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will bring to the table.