Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 17
iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummy Shows Thicker Camera Bump as 17 Pro Max Cases Still Fit
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 17

iPhone 18 Pro Max Dummy Shows Thicker Camera Bump as 17 Pro Max Cases Still Fit

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 17

Summary

  • New iPhone 18 Pro Max dummy models point to a noticeably thicker camera module than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, while the rest of the chassis appears largely unchanged.
  • Side-by-side comparisons show all three rear cameras protruding more, fueling expectations that Apple is adding a variable-aperture main camera; a larger sensor is also seen as possible.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max cases appear to fit the successor as long as they do not cover the enlarged camera area, though a thicker case may better protect the new lenses.
  • The smaller 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro is also expected to keep a near-identical body design, with the Pro lineup additionally rumored to get a smaller Dynamic Island.

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