By Staff Reporter
From a thicker body to upgraded cameras, here’s what to expect from Apple’s power-packed flagship this fall
A new leak has stirred excitement among Apple fans, hinting that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max—expected to launch this September—may feature the largest battery ever seen in an iPhone. The leak originates from Weibo user Instant Digital, a source with a mixed but occasionally accurate track record when it comes to Apple predictions.
Bigger, thicker, and built to last?
According to the leak, pointed out by Forbes, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could pack a battery close to 5,000mAh, surpassing the current heavyweight, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which sports a 4,676mAh battery. That would mark almost a 10% boost in capacity, a significant jump.
Fueling these claims is a widely reported rumour that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be thicker than its predecessor, increasing from 8.25mm to approximately 8.725mm. That additional half a millimeter could offer enough space for a larger battery without drastically altering the feel of the phone in hand.
Despite Apple’s consistent yearly upgrades—better cameras, faster processors, smarter AI—battery life remains one of the top demands from users. Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts an impressive 33-hour battery life, up from 29 hours on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and just 20 hours on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. If the iPhone 17 Pro Max gains an extra 300mAh in capacity, analysts believe we could see that number climb to 35 hours or more.
Beyond battery life, a report in MacRumors suggested the iPhone 17 Pro Max (and its sibling, the iPhone 17 Pro) will be equipped with a trio of 48MP rear cameras and an upgraded 24MP front camera. Interestingly, no major differences in camera capabilities have been rumoured between the two models.
Though Apple has yet to confirm anything, all signs point to the iPhone 17 Pro Max being the endurance champion of the lineup, with a bulkier design making room for a near-5,000mAh battery. That alone could make it the go-to choice for power users, even if other specs remain largely identical to the Pro version.
With a launch expected in just a few months, the countdown to the newest iPhone has begun.
Source: Khaleej Times
