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iPhone 18 Pro Max battery 5,391 mAh, BOM cost up 38%
Leaked images from China show the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery at 5,391 mAh for the physical SIM model, matching an earlier rumour. The eSIM-only variant is expected to have 5,567 mAh.…
The Story in Brief
Leaked images from China show the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery at 5,391 mAh for the physical SIM model, matching an earlier rumour. The eSIM-only variant is expected to have 5,567 mAh. The same source claims the iPhone 18 Pro will get a 4,288 mAh eSIM battery, up just 1-2% from the 17 Pro, while the Pro Max gains 9-12%.
Separately, TrendForce estimates the iPhone 18 Pro's bill of materials has risen 38% for the 256GB version, driven by memory chip costs. Memory now takes 34% of BOM, set to hit 42% by early 2027. The baseline 256GB Pro may retail at $1,399. Apple is expected to absorb part of the increase.
The Indian Opinion
The breathless coverage of iPhone battery leaks and cost estimates often misses the real story. The Pro model's battery gain is barely perceptible, yet the narrative of 'massive upgrades' persists. On the cost side, the 38% BOM hike is alarming, but Apple has room to absorb it without a full pass-through. The real test will come next month when Apple announces retail pricing, if the Pro stays below $1,399, the doomsayers are wrong.
Sources (2): gsmarena.com, gsmarena.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
