Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Max vs 17 Pro Max image hints at biggest camera jump in years

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Last year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max introduced a higher-resolution 48MP telephoto camera, unifying the triple-sensor rear array at 48MP. While megapixel counts aren’t expected to change this year, you can still count on the iPhone 18 Pro Max to take much better shots than the outgoing device.

Bigger is better

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max dummies. | Image by Vadim Yuryev

YouTuber Vadim Yuryev today shared an image of an iPhone 18 Pro Max dummy unit alongside an iPhone 17 Pro Max mockup. While the silhouette remains familiar, one difference stands out: the new model has a thicker camera plateau and bigger camera modules.Per Yuryev, the 18 Pro Max’s total thickness reaches 13.77mm, a noticeable jump from the 12.92mm of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Excluding the camera bump, the iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 11.54mm compared to the current 11.23mm.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. | Image by Vadim Yuryev

This suggests that the bulk of the added heft stems from the optics. While larger modules don’t always guarantee larger sensors, they almost certainly point toward a more sophisticated optical stack.

iPhone 18 Pro Max camera changes

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to have an upgraded imaging system with several improvements. For starters, the main camera is highly likely to have a variable aperture, meaning the physical opening that lets light through will be adjustable. This will give users greater control over the look of their images.

The device is also expected to feature a Samsung-made three-layer stacked image sensor, which will make the camera more responsive and improve image quality by reducing noise.

The telephoto lens may feature a wider…

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