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Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs point to Apple’s heaviest iPhone in years

Rumored specifications for the iPhone 18 Pro Max suggest a significant increase in weight to accommodate a larger battery.

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The brief

Reports indicate the iPhone 18 Pro Max may be the heaviest iPhone in years. This weight increase is linked to a "mega battery upgrade" intended to provide longer battery life, though this comes at a cost to the device's size and overall weight.

Coverage from 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, and Gizmodo emphasizes the trade-off between power and portability. 9to5Mac further notes that the iPhone 18 Pro could introduce three controversial design changes. According to Forbes, the release schedule is locked for September, coinciding with the launch of iOS 27.

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Quick answers

Why is the iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to be heavier?

The weight increase is attributed to a mega battery upgrade designed to extend battery life.

When is the iPhone 18 Pro expected to be released?

Forbes reports a September schedule linked to the release of iOS 27.

Are there other design changes expected?

9to5Mac reports that the iPhone 18 Pro could bring three controversial design changes.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max iOS 27 Hardware Specs

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