Overview

• Leaker yuex1122’s photos reported by Wccftech show the iPhone 17 Pro Max adopting a metal-covered battery design to improve thermal management under heavier loads.
• The presence of two battery shapes—L-shaped for models with a physical SIM tray and rectangular for eSIM-only versions—suggests Apple is tailoring internal layouts by region.
• Sources report the significantly larger camera bump conceals a moving 48MP telephoto module that could deliver roughly 5× to 8× optical zoom.
• Weibo tipster Instant Digital asserts the Pro Max’s upgraded telephoto system may outperform rivals’ smartphone zooms, though these claims remain unverified.
• With Apple expected to unveil its new lineup on September 9, all details are still treated as late-stage leaks rather than confirmed features.