Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date, price and when pre-orders open

The latest models of the Apple iPhone, including the Apple iPhone Pro Max 17, the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the new iPhone 17 Air, have arrived, and they are living up to the high expectations set by the speculators.

Over the past couple of weeks, there’s been an exciting burst of new products hitting the market. In the realm of smartphones, we’ve welcomed the high-end Google Pixel 10 and the budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy S25 FE to their respective lineups. Google has expanded its wearables offerings with the introduction of the Google Pixel Watch 4 as well. Now, we can add the Apple iPhone 17 series to the list of new releases that have recently been unveiled.

Following several months of whispers, leaks, and anticipation, the much-anticipated Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 was unveiled this evening during Apple’s “Astonishing” event in California. During the keynote led by Apple CEO Tim Cook, a variety of new products were revealed, including the latest Apple iPhone 17 series.

With whispers of a vapor-chamber cooling upgrade, an eye-catching New Orange shade, and a significant design shift featuring a triple camera array positioned horizontally atop the device, let’s sort truth from tales about the anticipated Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. We’ll fill you in on all the essential details, including crucially, when it will be available for purchase.

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What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date?
How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK
What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK price?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max design
What are the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features?
What is the full Apple iPhone 17 line-up?

What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date?

At today’s Apple event, the introduction of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air by Apple, was made official.

According to Apple’s traditional approach, you can pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max from September 12th through September 19th, as that’s when it will be officially released.

How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK

Pre-ordering for the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max commences on this coming Friday, September 12th, and will continue for a week until its official release on Friday, September 19th.

How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max outright

Anticipated retailers in the UK are set to carry the latest Apple iPhone 17 series, which includes the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. You can expect popular stores like Currys and Very to offer these new iPhones. As soon as pre-orders become available, we’ll post a list of participating retailers for your convenience.

How to pre-order a Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max contract

Similarly to buying it directly, many UK mobile networks are anticipated to provide the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max through contracts as well. As soon as the pre-order period begins, we will post a comprehensive list of mobile networks carrying the latest iPhone here.

What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK price?

To put it simply, what’s the price difference between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and its predecessor, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?

This year, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has an RRP of £1,199.

Anticipation ran high regarding the prices ahead of the ‘Awe-Dropping’ event, especially due to the impact of U.S. tariffs.

In the previous year, the base Apple iPhone 16 with 128GB storage was priced at £799, while the iPhone 16 Plus cost £899. The iPhone 16 Pro carried a price tag of £999 and the top-tier model, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, retailed for £1,199.

Last year, the starting prices were as follows: the basic iPhone 16 (128GB) cost £799, the iPhone 16 Plus was priced at £899, the iPhone 16 Pro had a price tag of £999, and the premium model, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, sold for £1,199.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max design

Absolutely, the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in an eye-catching Orange color, joining the existing color options of Grey, Silver, Dark Blue, and Black.

In terms of size, I’m excited to mention that the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will sport a screen of about 6.9 inches, and it’s impressively thin, measuring only 8.725 millimeters thick.

Although the iPhone 17 series by Apple primarily uses aluminum frames, an exception is made for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which still features a titanium frame. Yet, on the backside of this device, only the lower part is made of glass to ensure compatibility with wireless charging remains intact.

As an avid Apple enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will be powered by iOS 26 – a groundbreaking software unveiled at their WWDC25 event this year! This means the new smartphone will sport Apple’s innovative Liquid Glass design language. Essentially, this new aesthetic brings a sleek, glossy, and somewhat transparent look to the device, making it not only visually appealing but also truly one-of-a-kind.

As a keen observer, I must say one of the most notable design shifts in the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the enlarged camera module housing a trio of cameras arranged horizontally at the back of the device.

What are the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features?

Discussing cameras, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max showcases significant advancements in its photography capabilities. These include an impressive 8x optical zoom, a 18MP selfie camera, Center Stage technology for dynamic framing, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. What’s more, the upcoming smartphone offers the ability to record simultaneously using both its front and rear cameras.

At the recent “Awe-Dropping” event, Apple showed such confidence in its camera technology that they decided to film it using an iPhone Pro!

The iOS 26 update introduces several new features for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, including Call Screening which filters out unknown callers, a ‘waiting hold’ feature that keeps your place on customer support lines and notifies you when it’s your turn, real-time language translation for FaceTime and phone calls, and the ability to send polls in iMessage.

The newest model of the Apple iPhone, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, includes the A19 Pro chip for enhanced performance and energy savings. Moreover, a cutting-edge cooling system has been implemented to ensure that the device doesn’t overheat.

What is the full Apple iPhone 17 line-up?

At a truly stunning event held in California today, attendees were presented with an array of four latest Apple smartphones: the Apple iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone 17 Light.

It seems there isn’t an Apple iPhone 17 Plus model available. Instead, you might find the Apple iPhone 17 Air. This sleek new device measures only 5.5mm thick (compared to the iPhone 16’s 7.8mm), and features a spacious 6.6-inch display along with an A19 chip for superior performance.

The upcoming Apple iPhone 17 models come with different price tags. The standard model, simply referred to as Apple iPhone 17, will retail at £799. If you’re looking for the advanced version, it’s the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, which will cost you £1,099. For the ultimate experience, opt for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, with a price tag of £1,199. Lastly, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option, consider the Apple iPhone 17 Air priced at £999.