A Chinese industry source has indicated that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will surpass all previous models in weight, potentially reaching 243 grams and claiming the title of heaviest device in the product line's history. Instant Digital posted on Weibo that the 2026 flagship will exceed its predecessor by approximately 10 grams while also featuring increased thickness, breaking the current record held by the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 grams.
The added bulk stems from several hardware upgrades, including a stainless steel vapor chamber cooling system and an advanced camera setup with variable aperture capabilities supported by a three-layer stacked sensor. Additional anticipated features include a second-generation A20 Pro processor manufactured using a 2-nanometer process, an internal modem component, under-display facial recognition technology, a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, and steel-shell battery construction. The device is expected to maintain the 6.9-inch display size while incorporating a simplified camera control button mechanism.
The added bulk stems from several hardware upgrades, including a stainless steel vapor chamber cooling system and an advanced camera setup with variable aperture capabilities supported by a three-layer stacked sensor. Additional anticipated features include a second-generation A20 Pro processor manufactured using a 2-nanometer process, an internal modem component, under-display facial recognition technology, a 48-megapixel telephoto lens, and steel-shell battery construction. The device is expected to maintain the 6.9-inch display size while incorporating a simplified camera control button mechanism.
