Updated Oct. 13, 2026. We recheck prices and this answer every few minutes.

The verdict

Should you buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max now or wait?

PRICE NOT CONFIRMED

Apple no longer sells it on its own store, and iDevice has no confirmed price for it.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Price check

We can't confirm today's price. The last price we confirmed was $1,199 at Apple on Sept. 9, 2026.

Why we think so

  • Price: We can't confirm today's price. Apple no longer sells it on its own store, and iDevice has no confirmed price for it. The last price we confirmed was $1,199 at Apple on Sep 9, 2026.

  • Timing: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is already out (Sep 18, 2026).

    Source: iDevice Guide

What might change our mind

Newer model: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is already out (since Sept. 18, 2026).

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