If you follow the news of the apple firm, you may have heard of rumors around the next flagship of the brand: the iPhone 17 Pro, scheduled for September 2025. WhileThe iPhone 17 Air is already talking a lot about himWith its ultra-fine design announced 5.5 mm thick, contradictory information has just emerged concerning the Pro Max model.
The Chinese Leaker Ice Universe has just shared surprising information on the most expensive variant of the range. According to him, this premium model would be thicker than its predecessor, going against the current trend of smartphones. A strategy that could divide Apple users, accustomed to ever thinner devices.
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An increase thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro Max would be 8.725 mm thick,an increase of 0.475 mm compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and its 8.25 mm. This difference, although minimal with the naked eye, marks a significant change in Apple's design philosophy. The rest of the chassis would remain identical to the current model, retaining the same general dimensions. It is also not known if the iPhone 17 Pro is concerned, or if it is only the 17 pro max.
This increase in thickness would haveA specific objectiveAccording to the Leaker:integrate a larger battery. Apple would thus seek to improve the autonomy of its high -end model.
Let us recall that recently, some rumors also mentionedthe arrival of thereverse wireless rechargeOn Pro models, a functionality that would require more energy.
New materials for the iPhone 17 Pro?
Beyond this increase in thickness, other major changes are expected for the iPhone 17 Pro.Apple would notably abandon the titanium frameworkfor the benefit of aluminum.
It was however presented as a revolution during its introduction to the iPhone 15 pro, but ultimately,The titanium poses a problem because of the way it absorbs shocks.
The design of the photo block would also evolveTowards a rectangular shape with rounded corners, while retaining the triangular layout of the sensors. The back of the device would also adopt a designHybrid «Mi aluminum, Mi-Verre», a first in the history of the iPhone.
Finally, these changes would mark a contrast to the iPhone 17 Air which, according to Ice Universe, would share the same dimensions as the Pro Max but with a lesser thickness.
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