iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Expected upgrades, prices compared

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With just three months left for Apple’s next iPhone launch event, leaks around the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max are already creating buzz online. While the current iPhone 17 Pro Max is still one of the most premium smartphones in the market, rumours suggest that Apple could bring several notable upgrades with the next-generation Pro Max model. From a smaller Dynamic Island and improved battery life to a new 2nm chipset and upgraded camera system, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to focus heavily on performance and efficiency rather than a dramatic redesign. Here are all the details based on the leaks as we are likely approaching closer to iPhone 18 Pro’s launch event.

New display tech?

One of the biggest expected changes is related to the front display. Earlier reports had suggested that Apple may completely hide the Face ID system under the screen, leaving only a tiny camera cutout visible. But newer leaks now claim that Apple will only move one Face ID component under the display for now. This means users may still see the Dynamic Island, although it could become noticeably smaller compared to the current design on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The display size itself is unlikely to change. Reports indicate that Apple will continue with the same 6.9-inch panel on the Pro Max variant and a 6.3-inch display on the smaller Pro model. However, the company is said to introduce new LTPO+ display technology, which could improve power efficiency and help extend battery life further.

Bigger battery and faster chip?

Battery life may actually become one of the biggest highlights of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. According to leaks, Apple could slightly increase the thickness of the device to fit a much larger battery. The upcoming model is tipped to feature a 5,100mAh battery, compared to the reported 4,823mAh unit inside the iPhone 17 Pro Max. If true, this would make it one of the largest batteries ever used in an iPhone. The downside, however, is that the phone could become…

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