iPhone 18 Pro Max's weight and thickness leak and it's chunky
Leaked information suggests the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor. The increase in size is attributed to a significantly larger battery capacity.
Why it matters
Consumer electronics trends often shift toward larger batteries at the expense of device thinness, impacting user ergonomics and market design standards.
A few days ago a rumor doubled down on some previously leaked claims about the iPhone 18 Pro being noticeably thicker than its predecessor , by about 2mm.
The article reports on rumors and leaks in a standard tech-journalism style, balancing the news with context about previous models.
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