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iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to be Apple's heaviest with larger battery

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Reports indicate the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may tie the record for the heaviest iPhone ever at 240 grams, a trade-off for a larger 5,500 mAh battery. This increased battery capacity could potentially power new Apple Intelligence features, including an enhanced Siri AI, though it may not necessarily extend battery life. The device is also rumored to be thicker to accommodate the larger battery, and a potential foldable iPhone Ultra might be announced alongside it, possibly being even heavier. AI

IMPACT Potential for enhanced Siri AI features may drive user engagement with Apple's ecosystem.

RANK_REASON This is a rumor about a future product release, not an official announcement or a significant industry shift.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to be Apple's heaviest with larger battery

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max To Tie As Heaviest iPhone Ever At 240 Grams

    The next large-sized Pro iPhone is going to be the heaviest Apple smartphone in years, it seems. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs point to Apple’s heaviest iPhone in years A new rumor published on Weibo suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the heavie

    Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs point to Apple’s heaviest iPhone in years A new rumor published on Weibo suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the heaviest iPhone in years. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/07/09/rumored -iphone-18-pro-max-specs-point-to-appl…

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