Apple recently postponed the iPhone 18 Pro launch to October after factory holdups hit the supply network.
The Pro Max model as of now tips at 240 grams.
That equals the weight of previous year’s heaviest Pro Max model.
Engineers enhanced the new chip’s speed, but slower production lines could inflate prices for consumers.
First‑wave buyers may pay more before the phones even hit shelves.
Apple as yet has yet to name a new launch date.