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5 Biggest Changes Rumored for iPhone 16 Pro Max
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In a briefcase? When I don’t feel like putting mine in my pocket I put it in my Filson tin cloth briefcase.
I’ll gladly wait for the 17 Ultra with.
#1. Tandem OLED
#2. No Island
#3. And Qualcom’s X80 chipset will have Next Gen 5G and Satellite 🛰️ comms.
#1. Tandem OLED
#2. No Island
#3. And Qualcom’s X80 chipset will have Next Gen 5G and Satellite 🛰️ comms.
My 14PM still blows my mind regularly so I don’t need to upgrade at all. I just wish it was a little lighter. Fine by me if they want to do all this with the 16PM and make it heavier. Selfish of me, I know, but then I won’t get tempted at all to upgrade later this year 
Then they don’t have to change too much for the 17PM either and just finetune that by making it a lot lighter and then I’ll consider that one.
Woke up way too early today and decided to browse an hour in bed. Now an hour later my dominant hand still hurts. The 14PM is really darn heavy in my opinion. It shocks people who haven’t held an iPhone before too.
Then they don’t have to change too much for the 17PM either and just finetune that by making it a lot lighter and then I’ll consider that one.
Woke up way too early today and decided to browse an hour in bed. Now an hour later my dominant hand still hurts. The 14PM is really darn heavy in my opinion. It shocks people who haven’t held an iPhone before too.
I think he’s mainly referring to features/capability, not necessarily physical design. I can think of a half dozen improvements to my 15 Pro Max just off the top of my head that I’m actually surprised Apple didn’t implement.
Given Apple's rumored plan to add an all-new high-end tier to its iPhone 17 series in 2025, this could be the year for Apple to bring its boldest "Pro Max" model to the table — the kind of iPhone 16 upgrade that stands tall above its siblings, both figuratively and literally.
If you have been holding out for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, here are five of the biggest changes rumored to be coming to Apple's largest smartphone. The iPhone 16 series is expected to be released in the fall around mid-September. For all the details, see our dedicated roundup.
1. Bigger Size
6.9 Inches
According to multiple sources, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will increase in size, potentially making it Apple's biggest iPhone ever. The device will measure in at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), and is expected to be taller and wider than last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. While thickness will remain the same, the weight will increase slightly due to the larger size. If accurate, it would be the first iPhone size increase since the iPhone 12 series, but it would also be another blow to those users who prefer a smaller handset.
2. Bigger Screen
Thinner Borders
It's logical to assume that a bigger device will have a bigger display, but Apple isn't just relying on larger physical dimensions to make the viewing experience more immersive. For its iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple is said to be using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, which allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, resulting in even slimmer bezels. Last year, Apple reduced the bezels on iPhone 15 Pro models using low-injection pressure over-molding, or LIPO, to shrink the display border size to 1.5 millimeters (versus around 2.2 millimeters on iPhone 14 models).
3. Bigger Camera
Two 48MP Lenses
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a more advanced main camera that is 12% bigger, featuring a customized 48-megapixel Sony IMX903 sensor with a stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control. It is also said to include a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, up from the 12-megapixel lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
4. Bigger Battery Capacity
Longer Life
Apple will use battery cells with increased energy density, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which should offer longer battery life, perhaps even using the same battery size as that found in existing models. Early rumors have also suggested that both iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. According to another rumor, this year's iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast an even bigger 30-hour-plus battery life (compared to 29 hours for the iPhone 15 Pro Max).
5. Bigger Storage Capacity
More Terabytes
According to one rumor out of Korea, Apple's forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will be available with a new 2TB maximum storage, which would put them on par with the iPad Pro. The move is said to be a result of Apple's recently rumored switch to higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash for higher storage models. Apple's use of QLC NAND could allow Apple to fit more storage into a smaller space and it is less expensive than Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, which current iPhones use.
Article Link: 5 Biggest Changes Rumored for iPhone 16 Pro Max
I have a 14PM with a yellowing screen I’ve had since I got it in November 2022 and a terrible battery and I was honestly considering getting the 16 lol, but if it’s nothing really major I think I can really hold off on it. Time will definitely tell but if the new rose color is any good I don’t think I’ll even hesitate to buy it 😭
Given Apple's rumored plan to add an all-new high-end tier to its iPhone 17 series in 2025, this could be the year for Apple to bring its boldest "Pro Max" model to the table — the kind of iPhone 16 upgrade that stands tall above its siblings, both figuratively and literally.
If you have been holding out for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, here are five of the biggest changes rumored to be coming to Apple's largest smartphone. The iPhone 16 series is expected to be released in the fall around mid-September. For all the details, see our dedicated roundup.
1. Bigger Size
6.9 Inches
According to multiple sources, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will increase in size, potentially making it Apple's biggest iPhone ever. The device will measure in at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), and is expected to be taller and wider than last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. While thickness will remain the same, the weight will increase slightly due to the larger size. If accurate, it would be the first iPhone size increase since the iPhone 12 series, but it would also be another blow to those users who prefer a smaller handset.
2. Bigger Screen
Thinner Borders
It's logical to assume that a bigger device will have a bigger display, but Apple isn't just relying on larger physical dimensions to make the viewing experience more immersive. For its iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple is said to be using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, which allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, resulting in even slimmer bezels. Last year, Apple reduced the bezels on iPhone 15 Pro models using low-injection pressure over-molding, or LIPO, to shrink the display border size to 1.5 millimeters (versus around 2.2 millimeters on iPhone 14 models).
3. Bigger Camera
Two 48MP Lenses
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a more advanced main camera that is 12% bigger, featuring a customized 48-megapixel Sony IMX903 sensor with a stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control. It is also said to include a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, up from the 12-megapixel lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
4. Bigger Battery Capacity
Longer Life
Apple will use battery cells with increased energy density, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which should offer longer battery life, perhaps even using the same battery size as that found in existing models. Early rumors have also suggested that both iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. According to another rumor, this year's iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast an even bigger 30-hour-plus battery life (compared to 29 hours for the iPhone 15 Pro Max).
5. Bigger Storage Capacity
More Terabytes
According to one rumor out of Korea, Apple's forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will be available with a new 2TB maximum storage, which would put them on par with the iPad Pro. The move is said to be a result of Apple's recently rumored switch to higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash for higher storage models. Apple's use of QLC NAND could allow Apple to fit more storage into a smaller space and it is less expensive than Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, which current iPhones use.
Article Link: 5 Biggest Changes Rumored for iPhone 16 Pro Max
They've all been incremental "S" series basically since the X form factor change.
Following Timmy's motto, "profits before innovation!"
Apple is apparently stuck in a major rut with the same iPhone form factor since 2017... The 2025 iPhone 17 will mark eight consecutive years milking the same stale and iterative Jony Ive design. How embarrassing.
Holding out for the Pro Max Ultra with AI that answers the phone for you in Christopher Walken’s voice.
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Bigger, bigger, bigger & bigger… now that’s some innovation! 🙄
Given Apple's rumored plan to add an all-new high-end tier to its iPhone 17 series in 2025, this could be the year for Apple to bring its boldest "Pro Max" model to the table — the kind of iPhone 16 upgrade that stands tall above its siblings, both figuratively and literally.
If you have been holding out for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, here are five of the biggest changes rumored to be coming to Apple's largest smartphone. The iPhone 16 series is expected to be released in the fall around mid-September. For all the details, see our dedicated roundup.
1. Bigger Size
6.9 Inches
According to multiple sources, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will increase in size, potentially making it Apple's biggest iPhone ever. The device will measure in at 6.9 inches (up from 6.7), and is expected to be taller and wider than last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. While thickness will remain the same, the weight will increase slightly due to the larger size. If accurate, it would be the first iPhone size increase since the iPhone 12 series, but it would also be another blow to those users who prefer a smaller handset.
2. Bigger Screen
Thinner Borders
It's logical to assume that a bigger device will have a bigger display, but Apple isn't just relying on larger physical dimensions to make the viewing experience more immersive. For its iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple is said to be using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology, which allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, resulting in even slimmer bezels. Last year, Apple reduced the bezels on iPhone 15 Pro models using low-injection pressure over-molding, or LIPO, to shrink the display border size to 1.5 millimeters (versus around 2.2 millimeters on iPhone 14 models).
3. Bigger Camera
Two 48MP Lenses
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a more advanced main camera that is 12% bigger, featuring a customized 48-megapixel Sony IMX903 sensor with a stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control. It is also said to include a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, up from the 12-megapixel lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
4. Bigger Battery Capacity
Longer Life
Apple will use battery cells with increased energy density, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which should offer longer battery life, perhaps even using the same battery size as that found in existing models. Early rumors have also suggested that both iPhone 16 Pro models will use stacked battery technology, which can result in higher capacity and a longer lifespan. According to another rumor, this year's iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast an even bigger 30-hour-plus battery life (compared to 29 hours for the iPhone 15 Pro Max).
5. Bigger Storage Capacity
More Terabytes
According to one rumor out of Korea, Apple's forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will be available with a new 2TB maximum storage, which would put them on par with the iPad Pro. The move is said to be a result of Apple's recently rumored switch to higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash for higher storage models. Apple's use of QLC NAND could allow Apple to fit more storage into a smaller space and it is less expensive than Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, which current iPhones use.
Article Link: 5 Biggest Changes Rumored for iPhone 16 Pro Max
I was going to wait with upgrading, but I have a trip coming up I’d like more space and better cameras for so I just ordered a 512GB 15 Pro
You laugh but the 15 Pro Max shoudl have had four cameras instead of three.
Yeah. It has some serious holes in the focal range. Another lens would help.
The ultra-wide camera makes a huge difference (compared to the regular camera) when taking landscape photography so I’m glad that it’s going to be upgraded this year
I bought the 15 Pro Max but I’m probably going to get just the 16 Pro (instead of the Max) even if Apple makes some camera improvements exclusive to the Max, because it’s too big of a phone, especially because Apple is going to be increasing the screen size even more on this year’s iPhones
I bought the 15 Pro Max but I’m probably going to get just the 16 Pro (instead of the Max) even if Apple makes some camera improvements exclusive to the Max, because it’s too big of a phone, especially because Apple is going to be increasing the screen size even more on this year’s iPhones
Saw an influenza say he wishes the next iPhone will have less harsh photo processing and everyone responded with ‘use raw mode’ and he went silent. The people with their 200K fake followers they bought are like dirty socks with holes in them. Useless.