Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date, price and how to pre-order today
The Apple iPhone 17 line-up is here and it includes the powerhouse Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's all of the details on the new iPhone, including when you can pre-order it this afternoon.
The Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 — along with the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and brand-new iPhone 17 Air — is available to pre-order right now.
It's been a fantastic couple of weeks for new releases; in the smartphone world, we've seen the likes of the flagship Google Pixel 10 and more affordable Samsung Galaxy S25 FE join its brand's line-ups, and Google also added the Google Pixel Watch 4 to its wearables collection. Now, the Apple iPhone 17 line-up has joined the new releases.
After months of rumours, leaks and speculation, the Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 was announced last Tuesday evening at Apple's 'Awe-Dropping' event in California. Apple's CEO Tim Cook led the keynote, and we saw multiple product announcements, not just the new Apple iPhone 17 line-up.
With rumours of a vapour-chamber cooling upgrade, new Orange colourway, and a drastic design change which sees a triple camera bump placed horizontally across the top of the iPhone, we're here to separate fact from fiction, and tell you all you need to know about the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, including, most importantly, how you can pre-order it this afternoon.
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- What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date?
- What is the new Apple iOS 26 UK release date?
- When can I pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK?
- Where can I buy an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max case?
- 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?
- iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was announced at last Tuesday's Apple event, alongside the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air.
As per Apple's usual style, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a pre-order window of one week, from Friday 12th September until the release date on Friday 19th September.
What is the new Apple iOS 26 UK release date?
The software that makes the new Apple iPhone 17 line-up possible is the new Apple iOS 26. At last week's 'Awe-Dropping' event, the tech giant announced that iOS 26 would be rolling out at some point today (Monday 15th September) to iPhones worldwide.
To check that the update is available, go to Settings, then General, then Software Update, and be mindful that, like with all software updates, it may make your iPhone a little slower to use immediately afterwards. However, once the software is fully installed, you can make the most of great features such as the exciting Liquid Glass, which adds a translucent effect to buttons and search bars.
When can I pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK?
You can pre-order the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max from right now!
Pre-orders for the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max opened last Friday 12th September at 1pm, and they'll last one week until the Friday 19th September release date.
How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max outright
Here's the complete list of UK retailers stocking the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max:
How to pre-order a Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max contract
Just like with purchasing outright, plenty of UK mobile networks are offering the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max on contract.
Here's the complete list of mobile networks stocking the new iPhone:
Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals.
Where can I buy an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max case?
Looking for an iPhone 17 Pro Max that will protect that new three camera rear bump and is compatible with MagSafe? You've come to the right place. We've scouted out the best UK retailers with Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max compatible cases.
- Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £45.95 at Burga
- Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £52 at CASETiFY
- Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £34.99 at Mous
- Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £24.99 at Otterbox
- Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £25 at Wave Case
What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK price?
So, how much more expensive is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in comparison to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has an RRP of £1,199.
There was a lot of speculation about the pricing leading up to the 'Awe-Dropping' event, particularly because of the US tariffs.
Last year, we saw the Apple iPhone 16 have a starting price of £799 for the smallest 128GB model, followed by the iPhone 16 Plus at £899, iPhone 16 Pro at £999, and iPhone 16 Pro Max at £1,199.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max design
Yes, the brand-new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in Orange! The colourways for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are Grey, Silver, Dark Blue, Black and yes, Orange.
As for the dimensions, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will come in at 6.9-inches with a thickness of just 8.725mm.
While Apple has moved away from Titanium to Aluminium on its line-up of iPhone 17 smartphones, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max maintains the Titanium frame. However, on the rear of the smartphone, the bottom half will be glass to maintain wireless charging.
The new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will run on iOS 26 — Apple's latest iOS software which was announced at its WWDC25 (Worldwide Developers Conference) event earlier this year — which means the new smartphone will have Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. This design language will give the new smartphone a glossy and translucent look.
Perhaps the biggest design change we've seen, however, is the larger camera bump with a triple camera system on the rear of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max which is placed horizontally across the smartphone.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Screen Size
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.9-inches. For reference, this is the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung S25 Ultra.
The other iPhone 17 models measure in at 6.3-inches.
What are the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features?
Speaking of cameras, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max boasts some huge camera improvements, including an 8x optical zoom, a 18MP front-facing camera, Centre Stage camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. The new smartphone will also feature simultaneous recording with both the front and rear cameras.
Apple was so confident in its camera, that the 'Awe-Dropping' event was filmed on an Apple iPhone Pro camera!
The iOS 26 upgrade means that the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will come equipped with features like Call Screening which vets unknown callers, a 'hold' feature which holds your spot on customer support lines, then alerts you when it's your turn, real-time language translation to FaceTime and phone calls, and you can now send a poll in iMessage.
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes fitted with the A19 Pro chip to improve its performance and power efficiency. However, there is a new thermal system to prevent the iPhone from overheating.
iPhone 17 Pro Max battery capacity
The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers the best iPhone battery life ever, with up to 37 hours of charge.
The Pro and Pro Max can also charge up to 50% in 20-minutes. This is thanks to the new unibody design which creates space for a larger battery.
Does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max come with MagSafe wireless charging?
Yes, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has MagSafe!
Apple's wireless charger, MagSafe, will be available on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The Pro line-up will have a number of new MagSafe cases, such as a TechWoven Case, Clear Case, and Silicone Case.
What is the full Apple iPhone 17 line-up?
At last Tuesday's 'Awe-Dropping' event in California, we were treated to four new smartphones: the Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air.
You might've noticed that there is no Apple iPhone 17 Plus, this is because it's been replaced by the Apple iPhone 17 Air. The new Apple iPhone 17 Air is brilliantly slim, coming in at just 5.5mm (in comparison, the iPhone 16 is 7.8mm in thickness), and boasts a 6.6-inch display size with an A19 chip.
The Apple iPhone 17 will set you back from £799, Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs £1,099, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will set you back £1,199 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air costs £999.
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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: what's the difference?
The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are actually very similar. Both have made huge strides forwards in design and features, sharing the same new brushed aluminium unibody design in deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver colourways.
Both models feature the powerful A19 Pro chip and three 48MP Fusion cameras — Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto — not to mention advanced Apple AI and gaming features.
In reality, the main difference comes from size and storage capabilities. The Pro Max measures in at 6.9-inches to the Pro's 6.3, and will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and for the first time, 2TB storage capacities — hence the extra £100 on the price tag.
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