Apple Slashes iPhone 17 Prices Before iPhone 18 Launch

Thinking about upgrading your iPhone? Apple is making waves with significant price drops on current iPhone 17 models, alongside increased trade-in values for older devices, all as it gears up for a major September unveiling.

Retailers are actively clearing out existing iPhone 17 stock with some sweet deals. This move comes ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s first-ever foldable phone.

Current iPhone 17 Price Drops

• The iPhone 17 Pro Max has seen a price reduction of approximately USD 128, now available for USD 1,407.
• The iPhone 17 Air features the largest discount, down by USD 256, bringing its cost to USD 1,023.

It’s not just new phones getting attention; Apple is also sweetening the deal for those looking to trade in their older iPhones. You can now get more for your pre-loved devices.

Enhanced Trade-in Offers

• The iPhone 16 Pro Max can now fetch up to USD 720, a bump from its previous USD 695.
• For the iPhone 16 Pro, trade-in values have climbed from USD 560 to USD 630.
• Even the trusty iPhone 11 is now valued at up to USD 110.

The new iPhone 18 Pro series is tentatively scheduled for a launch event around Wednesday, September 9th. Pre-orders are expected to open on September 11th, with general availability by September 18th.

However, get ready for a potential price hike. The iPhone 18 Pro is projected to be USD 100 to USD 200 more expensive than its predecessor, mainly due to rising component costs, especially a RAM shortage.

This creates a classic shopper’s dilemma: grab a discounted iPhone 17 now, or hold out for the pricier, newer iPhone 18? Experts suggest selling your current Pro or Pro Max models soon.

Resale values for these high-end models are expected to drop significantly, potentially losing USD 190 to USD 385 in value, shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro’s official release.