As we get closer to the release of the new iPhone, the leaks are starting to grow. Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed in the latest supply chain survey report that the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which will be released this fall, will use battery cells with a higher energy density (Wh/kg).
This means that it can provide a higher range with the same battery size, or further reduce the battery size with the same battery life. It is worth mentioning that there were previous leaks that showed that the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will reach 4676mAh.
Compared with the current iPhone 15 Pro Max's 4422mAh, an increase of 5%, then the official battery life of the 16 Pro Max may exceed 30 hours this time. Not only that, but wired charging and MagSafe magnetic charging are also expected to be upgraded to 40W and 20W.
Of course, increasing the energy density of batteries also introduces a new problem: "overheating". Ming-Chi Kuo said that in order to avoid the problem of battery overheating, Apple will use a stainless steel battery case as a cooling solution for the first time on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Although stainless steel does not dissipate heat as well as aluminum, it has the advantage of being stronger and less susceptible to corrosion, while also making it easier to remove the battery. Combined with the new specifications proposed by the European Union, Apple may also be laying out the layout in advance for the future iPhone to support removable batteries.
The design of "improved battery energy density + stainless steel battery case" is an exclusive upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro Max this year. But according to Ming-Chi Kuo's predictions, if this design energy goes well, then the iPhone 17 in 2025 is expected to be adopted in all series.
Speaking of the iPhone 17, the technology media The Information also recently shared a blockbuster news. According to the media, the iPhone 17 series will usher in a new model, which will be positioned similar to the iPhone X of the year, and the price will also be higher than the current Pro Max.
This new opportunity brings a "major redesign", with a screen size between the current Pro and Pro Max, which is between 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, and possibly 6.5 inches. At the same time, the front camera will be improved with a narrower Dynamic Island.
On the back, the rear camera will be moved to the top center, which will be one of the most noticeable changes in the iPhone's 18 years of existence, and will be the first time that the iPhone has a centered rear camera. The picture above is a conjecture diagram circulating on the Internet, which can be briefly referenced.
Hey guys, is this the iPhone Ultra that has been rumored for years? In short, according to this revelation, this new phone is positioned the highest in the iPhone 17 series, and the price will break new highs, but I feel that this design is a bit inconsistent with Apple's usual style.
Do you think Apple will come out with this new phone?