- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
55%
Plausible
Apple was previously reported to be making the iPhone 18 Pro Max thicker and heavier than any of its predecessors, but that would be out of sheer necessity because the latest rumor has shared the battery sizes for both the eSIM and non-eSIM versions of the flagship. In short, if you have any intentions of purchasing the iPhone 17 Pro Max, you might want to hold off on your upgrade and wait for the successor.
Up to a 3.67 percent larger battery is rumored to be found on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with Apple’s efficient A20 Pro SoC and C2 5G modem offering even longer runtimes
Information from Apple’s supply chain has supposedly made its way to tipster Digital Chat Station’s ear, as he has revealed the battery capacities belonging to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are mentioned below:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max - 4,823mAh (non-eSIM version), 5,088mAh (eSIM version)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max non-eSIM version - 5,000mAh+ (3.67 percent bigger than non-eSIM iPhone 17 Pro Max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max eSIM version - 5,100mAh-5,200mAh+ (up to 2.20 percent bigger than eSIM iPhone 17 Pro Max)
Now, some readers might be disappointed that Apple has made a small increment to the capacities, but here’s something that you might have forgotten. For the first time, the technology giant will incorporate its A20 and A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 series, with both chipsets mass produced on TSMC’s 2nm N2 process.
The improved lithography, coupled with architectural improvements and the C2 5G modem, should deliver legendary runtimes on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, this isn’t the largest battery that Apple is expected to use in its iPhone lineup, with the iPhone Fold said to house the largest cell at 5,500mAh.
To provide you with just a taste of Apple’s superior battery life optimization, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, with its massive 7,500mAh capacity, only outlasts the iPhone 17 Pro Max by 5 minutes, despite sporting a 55 percent larger cell. Looking at these metrics, you definitely should be excited about what the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be capable of achieving.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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