Exclusive Update: Leaked Info Suggests Significant Design Overhaul in the Upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to feature a significantly larger battery capacity of approximately 5,000mAh, marking a significant leap from its predecessor and making it the largest battery Apple has ever included in an iPhone. This increase, estimated to be around 324mAh more than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, could potentially lead to longer battery life for the device.
The larger battery capacity could translate into improved battery life for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, although the exact improvements in usage time remain uncertain until official testing after launch. The additional battery may be partly used to power new hardware capabilities or software features, meaning that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might have roughly the same battery longevity as the iPhone 16 Pro Max or potentially slightly longer, depending on efficiency gains from the A19 Pro chip and Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem.
Here's a comparison of the battery capacities and video playback battery life of the latest iPhones:
| Model | Battery Capacity (mAh) | Video Playback Battery Life | Notes | |------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------| | iPhone 14 Pro Max | Approx. 4,323* | Up to 29 hours | Smaller capacity than iPhone 13 Pro Max | | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Approx. 4,323* | Up to 29 hours | Similar to iPhone 14 Pro Max | | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Around 4,685-4,676 | Up to 33 hours | Largest until now | | **iPhone 17 Pro Max** | **Approx. 5,000** | Possibly >33 hours | Largest battery ever, efficiency improvements may help |
*Exact numbers for older models vary slightly depending on source but are lower than 16 Pro Max's capacity.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is also expected to be approximately 5% thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, potentially to accommodate the larger battery. This increase in thickness could contribute to a noticeable improvement in the iPhone's battery life.
The improved battery life is considered an important upgrade, as it is a key metric for any phone, with users consistently requesting improved battery life as a top priority. It remains to be seen how the iPhone 17 Pro Max will stack up against its competitors in terms of battery life, but with the largest battery ever in an iPhone, it's off to a promising start.
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- The iPhone 17 Pro Max, equipped with a larger 5,000mAh battery, might offer slightly longer battery life than the iPhone 16 Pro Max due to potential efficiency gains from the A19 Pro chip and Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem, contributing to its longer video playback battery life.
- The upcoming smartphones in the iPhone series, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, represent advancements in gadget technology, as their larger battery capacities promise improvements in battery life, catering to user demands for extended usage times.
