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iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Sport Familiar Design With Subtle Changes to Camera Module, Leaked Dummy Shows

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Sport Familiar Design With Subtle Changes to Camera Module, Leaked Dummy Shows

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro series later this year, in September.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 24 April 2026 12:37 IST

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Sport Familiar Design With Subtle Changes to Camera Module, Leaked Dummy Shows

iPhone 18 Pro Max could succeed last year's iPhone 17 Pro Max (pictured)

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Highlights

iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a triple rear camera unit
iPhone 18 Pro Max might launch along with iPhone Ultra
The tech giant has yet to confirm the launch of the phone

iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be launched later this year by the US-based smartphone maker. Apple's next flagship smartphone lineup is expected to include the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While little is known about the two phones, leaks and reports have hinted at what one can expect from the handsets. Now, a YouTuber has shared the images of the dummy iPhone 18 Pro Max unit. The images show the handset placed next to the dummy unit of Apple's current generation flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, comparing the design of the two. Interestingly, the purported iPhone 18 Pro series phone appears with a familiar design, while sporting subtle changes.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Design (Anticipated)

In a post on X, tech YouTuber Vadim Yuryev, otherwise known as Max Tech, has shared the images of the dummy units of the purported iPhone 18 Pro Max, comparing its design to last year's iPhone 17 Pro Max. The images show that Apple's next iPhone flagship model will retain the design changes that the company introduced with last year's Pro lineup. However, the handset is shown to feature a slightly larger rectangular camera plateau.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max dummy vs iPhone 18 Pro Max dummy

Spot the difference https://t.co/HdQR3j9lJF pic.twitter.com/TsBn3irwRY
— Vadim Yuryev (@VadimYuryev) April 22, 2026

Similarly, the rear camera module on the iPhone 18 Pro Max appears to be protruding more than the one on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by a small margin. The handset is expected to retain the triple rear camera unit. However, in the images, the next-generation rumoured Pro Max model could boast larger camera lenses. Similar to last year's model, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's camera island might also feature a LiDAR sensor, an LED flash, and a secondary microphone on the right side.

Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is shown to feature a power button and the Camera Control button on the right side, while the left side appears to sport the volume controls and the Action Button. In other words, it looks like the button layout will remain unchanged.

Similarly, there's a circular cutout in the middle of the rear panel that could be for MagSafe components, surrounded by a slab of glass, similar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A USB Type-C port and speaker grille appear on the bottom of the handset.

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone Ultra, the company's first rumoured book-style foldable, in September. However, the same has yet to be confirmed by the tech giant.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
The boldest redesign since the iPhone X
Bright and stunning display
A19 Pro under the hood guarantees excellent performance
Massive camera upgrade
Video quality gets a much-needed bump
Centre Stage camera at the front changes selfie game on iPhones forever
Improved charging speed

Bad
Aluminium body picks up scratches
Expensive
Heavier than the 16 Pro Max

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More