CAD images show that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a thinner body design
Earlier on Twitter, purported CAD images of the iPhone 15 series emerged, revealing that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will maintain the same width as its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max while being somewhat shorter and slimmer. Additionally, the primary camera lens protrusion will be reduced.
The CAD images circulating online may be based on rumored specifications or provided by Apple to accessory manufacturers for the early design of protective cases and other products. Consequently, these images include dimensions and anticipated cutout locations.
While such information does not definitively indicate the device’s actual functional specifications, it does reveal differences in size between the new and existing models and any adjustments to functional buttons.
According to current information, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will measure 77.58mm wide, 159.86mm long, and 8.25mm thick. The main camera lens protrusion height is 3.78mm, totaling 12.02mm when combined with the phone’s thickness. In comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 77.58mm wide, 160.71mm long, and 7.85mm thick, with a 4.18mm camera lens protrusion, resulting in a total thickness of 12.03mm.
Furthermore, the leaked CAD images suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a single cutout for the left-side volume button, possibly indicating a pressure-sensitive button design (resembling previous Touch ID buttons) rather than traditional mechanical buttons. The mute switch on top may also adopt a pressure-sensitive design, potentially accommodating additional functionality beyond muting.
As for the iPhone 15, CAD images show two cutouts for the volume buttons, suggesting that it may retain the conventional mechanical button design.
However, Apple has not yet responded to these CAD images, so their authenticity remains uncertain.
Regarding the previously rumored “Ultra” model, it is now believed to be delayed until the iPhone 16 series in 2024, while the “Pro Max” models will continue to be released.
