iPhone 17 Pro Max design leaks surface

Alleged images of the iPhone 17 Pro Max internals surface ahead of Apple launch, hinting at a metal battery and a larger camera bump.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Internal Design Leaks Reveal Metal Battery

Alleged images circulated by a leak account on Naver offer a potential look inside the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The source is a rumor hub, and the images are unlikely to be official CAD files from Apple. They depict a metal covered battery and two variants, one for models with a physical SIM tray and another for models that use eSIM, such as many in the United States. The metal cover would help to dissipate heat.

Apple already uses a metal covered battery in the iPhone 16 Pro, while other 16 models use standard foil covers. The leak also shows a larger camera bump, the MagSafe area, and the charging port. Despite details, no confirmation exists that these pictures reflect the final product. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in less than a month.

Pre launch leaks shape the tone of the next product cycle. A metal battery cover fits a trend toward better heat management in premium phones, but it also raises questions about repairability and safety testing.

The timing matters. If true the changes could influence consumer perception of the iPhone 17 Pro Max before Apple publicizes features. It also reflects fierce competition in the high end of the market where design and heat management become selling points.

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Official confirmation will settle the questions this leak raises.