iPhone 17 Pro Max Spotted in Leaked Hands On Video That Reveals Design 40681q Thicker Chassis

Apple's purported iPhone 17 Pro Max model is tipped to be 0.5mm thicker than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. 6z4s10

Written by David Delima | Updated: 29 May 2025 12:28 IST

iPhone 17 Pro Max Spotted in Leaked Hands On Video That Reveals Design, Thicker Chassis

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An earlier render of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, based on existing leaks

Highlights

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Q3 2025
It is said to be 8.725mm thick, which is higher than last year's model
The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be the thickest model in the lineup

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Apple's purported iPhone 17 Pro Max handset has been spotted in a new hands-on video that showcases the smartphone's design. Expected to arrive later this year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be slightly thicker (and possibly heavier) than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While it could be the thickest model in the series, recent reports suggest that Apple is also working on a much thinner smartphone with a single rear camera, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air.

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Tipster @MajinBuOfficial published a video of what appears to be an iPhone 17 Pro Max dummy unit on X (formerly Twitter). This is not the first time that the design of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has been leaked, and we can see the rear , display, and edges of Apple's flagship smartphone.

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— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) May 28, 2025

The video gives us a look at a dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is seen to feature an expanded rear camera island. There are three rear cameras on the left, while the LED flash and LiDAR scanner are located on the right.

While the video doesn't reveal the dimensions of the device, the iPhone 17 Pro Max appears to be visibly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max would be 8.725mm thick. Its predecessor, Apple's currently top-of-the-line handset, is 8.25mm thick.

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The reason for the increased thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently unclear. Apple could use the additional space to house a larger battery, or a vapour chamber cooling system that is also found on several mid-range and flagship Android handsets.

If these claims are accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely to be the thickest phone in the iPhone 17 lineup, while the iPhone 17 Air could be the slimmest model with a thickness of 5.5mm. However, it's best to take all leaks with a grain of salt, as Apple is only expected to reveal details about the iPhone 17 series in the second half of the year.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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