Gaming has always been a strength for the iPhone, but it looks like it’s only going to get better with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That’s because a leak gives us an idea of what the new vapor chamber will look like with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is shaping out to be a big one.

The leak comes to us courtesy of iOS developer @LusiRoy8 on X via PhoneArena, who shared not an actual photo of the vapor chamber itself, but rather, a diagram that lays it out. What’s notable here is the size of the vapor chamber itself; seeing a larger one would help dissipate heat buildup away from the phone’s chipset, RAM, and other components.

By keeping them cool, the iPhone 17 Pro Max would be able to sustain optimal performance for all things — whether it’s a graphically intensive gaming title, or do

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