iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored with 5,200 mAh Battery

Rumors indicate that Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a battery capacity of around 5,000 milliampere-hours for models sold in China, with international versions reaching between 5,100 and 5,200 milliampere-hours. The device is expected to launch in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, marking a potential shift in Apple's release strategy as the company may skip the standard iPhone 18 models this year.

The anticipated battery upgrade represents a modest increase from the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which has a 4,823 milliampere-hour battery in versions with a physical SIM slot and 5,088 milliampere-hours in eSIM-only variants. The difference in the iPhone 18 Pro Max stems from hardware variations: Chinese models will retain a nano-SIM slot, while international ones will rely solely on eSIM technology, allowing for a slightly larger battery. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared these details in a recent online post, noting that the phone's improved efficiency could enhance overall battery performance.

Apple has historically prioritized software and hardware optimization over raw battery size in its iPhones. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to incorporate a new A20 Pro...