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Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Pro Max cellphone has been discovered in a new hands-on video that shows off the smartphone's appearance. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is expected to be released later this year, may be somewhat larger (and therefore heavier) than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While it might be the thickest model in the series, new sources indicate that Apple is also working on a considerably smaller smartphone with a single back camera, known as the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be the thickest model in Apple's lineup
Tipster @MajinBuOfficial shared a video of what seems to be an iPhone 17 Pro Max fake device on X (previously Twitter). The iPhone 17 Pro Max's design has been revealed before, and we can see the back panel, display, and borders of Apple's top smartphone.
iPhone 17 Pro is beautiful pic.twitter.com/d2osFRSVDS
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) May 28, 2025
The video shows a fake unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which appears to include a larger rear camera island. The three back cameras are on the left, and the LED flash and LiDAR scanner are on the right.
While the video does not show the device's dimensions, the iPhone 17 Pro Max looks to be noticeably thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is consistent with an earlier forecast from a tipster, who stated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be 8.725mm thick. Its predecessor, Apple's current top-of-the-line iPhone, measures 8.25mm thick.
The reason for the increased thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is presently unknown. Apple might utilize the extra space to hold a bigger battery or a vapour chamber cooling technology, which is also featured on certain mid-range and premium Android phones.
If these reports are correct, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be the thickest phone in the iPhone 17 series, while the iPhone 17 Air may be the thinnest, measuring 5.5mm. However, these reports should be taken with a grain of salt, since Apple is only likely to unveil specifics about the iPhone 17 series in the second part of this year.
