iPhone 17 Pro Max to get bigger and heavier, but for the right reason
The information comes via a Weibo post by leaker Instant Digital, who claims the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a battery close to 5,000mAh. If accurate, this would make it the largest battery ever shipped in an iPhone, marking a clear effort by Apple to extend battery life on its top-tier device.
Battery Growth Year Over Year
Here's how the reported capacity stacks up against previous Pro Max models:
iPhone 14 Pro Max – 4,323mAh
iPhone 15 Pro Max – 4,422mAh
iPhone 16 Pro Max – 4,676mAh
iPhone 17 Pro Max (rumoured) – ~5,000mAh
This represents nearly a 10% increase in capacity over the iPhone 16 Pro Max, assuming the estimate holds true.
Why the iPhone 17 Pro Max Is Getting Thicker
Previous leaks have already indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor. This added thickness appears to be in service of housing a bigger battery—suggesting that Apple is prioritising battery endurance over maintaining a slimmer profile.
What Does This Mean for Users?
A larger battery typically results in longer usage time, but the real-world battery life gains will also depend on software optimisation in iOS 26, the efficiency of the A19 Pro chip, and display power management.
Still, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to extend its lead as Apple's longest-lasting iPhone, especially for users who demand all-day performance without needing a recharge.
With Apple set to launch the iPhone 17 series in just over two months, more details are likely to surface. But for now, all signs point to the Pro Max model delivering the best battery performance Apple has ever offered.
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