The iPhone 17 Pro Max is set to feature the largest battery ever seen in an iPhone, according to information shared by the Weibo leaker known as “Instant Digital.” In a recent update, the leaker outlined the battery capacities for previous iPhone models ranging from the iPhone 11 Pro Max through the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and indicated that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will sport a battery capacity of 5,000mAh.
Here’s a summary of the battery capacities of recent models:
– iPhone 11 Pro Max: 3,969mAh
– iPhone 12 Pro Max: 3,687mAh
– iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4,352mAh
– iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4,323mAh
– iPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,422mAh
– iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,676mAh
– iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~5,000mAh
Apple states that the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 33 hours of battery life—up from 29 hours on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and 28 hours on its predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The earlier iPhone 12 Pro Max provided just 20 hours of use. With an additional 300mAh capacity, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is projected to deliver around 35 hours of battery life, possibly even longer, aided by efficiency enhancements from the A19 Pro chip and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X80 modem.
While Instant Digital’s history with Apple rumors has been mixed, the leaker has previously shared notably accurate insights, such as the upcoming Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass design of both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and details about the Apple Watch Series 9’s incremental updates. Their reports, including insights into the battery capacities of the iPhone 16 Pro and ongoing compatibility with Apple Watch bands through the Apple Watch Series 10, have proven to be credible, making their future claims worthy of consideration.
