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iPhone 18 Pro Max Tipped to Be Heavier and Thicker than iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 18 Pro Max Tipped to Be Heavier and Thicker than iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple switched to an Aluminium build for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the handset’s weight increased, coming in at 233g.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 13 November 2025 09:30 IST

iPhone 18 Pro Max Tipped to Be Heavier and Thicker than iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Highlights

iPhone 18 Pro is tipped to weigh over 240g, exceeding iPhone 14 Pro Max
The model is also expected to be thicker than the 17 Pro Max
A larger battery is speculated to be the reason for the weight gain

With the launch of the iPhone 17 series now in the rear window, rumours about the next-generation iPhone 18 series are surfacing. According to a tipster, next year's top-of-the-line model could be the heaviest iPhone to date. The handset, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 18 Pro Max, is tipped to be heavier and thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, tipping the scales at more than 240g. However, it remains unknown why this change will happen.

iPhone 18 Pro Max to Be Heaviest iPhone to Date

According to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker and heavier than the current flagship model. It is expected to weigh more than 240g, making it the heaviest iPhone to date, surpassing the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which tipped the scales at exactly 240g.

For context, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, built using Titanium, weighed 227g. Apple switched to an Aluminium build for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the handset's weight increased, coming in at 233g. A larger battery pack also contributed to the increase in weight.

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While it is unknown if Apple will fit an even larger battery in next year's model, it is speculated to be one of the reasons behind the potential increase in its weight.

The same tipster previously suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature an upgraded form factor. Apple is expected to introduce a slightly transparent back panel, possibly that may reveal internal components, such as the MagSafe charging coils. The phones are also tipped to feature a stainless-steel vapour chamber cooling system, as the preceding iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, respectively.

In addition to this, the Pro models are tipped to support a variable aperture and sport a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. The company currently uses its pill-shaped Dynamic Island to hide the front camera cutout. However, another leak suggests that Apple will only shrink the Dynamic Island rather than remove it entirely.

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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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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More