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Leakers Say iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Be Heaviest Yet as Thicker Chassis Rumored

Weibo posts from known tipsters allege hardware changes will add bulk, with no Apple confirmation.

Overview

  • Instant Digital and Digital Chat Station report the iPhone 18 Pro Max may top 240 grams, roughly 10 grams over the current 233‑gram 17 Pro Max.
  • The device is rumored to be close to 9mm thick versus the 8.8mm profile of the latest Pro Max, suggesting a modest increase in size.
  • Reports attribute the added mass to an under‑display Face ID system, reworked camera modules, and a steel‑encased battery.
  • Leakers also point to a revised rear glass intended to minimize the two‑tone look seen on recent Pro models.
  • Coverage links the 2026 Pro models to next‑gen A20/A20 Pro chips (possibly 2nm) and expects a September 2026 Pro launch, with base models potentially slipping to early 2027.