Apple’s premier iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have officially been released, unveiling major features, including a revolutionary 2TB storage option available for the Pro Max variant. However, prospective buyers should brace themselves for the accompanying price.
### The Top Storage Option for iPhone 17 Pro Max Comes at a Price
In the lead-up to the recent ‘Awe dropping’ event, there were prevalent speculations about possible price hikes for the iPhone 17 range. While Apple did make some price adjustments, they may not be as drastic as expected.
The iPhone 17 Pro now starts at $1,099, up from last year’s launch price of $999. Importantly, this model now features 256GB of storage, removing the earlier 128GB choice. Thus, when comparing equivalent storage sizes, the pricing of the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro stays steady.
The recently introduced iPhone Air has a starting price of $999, which is higher than the $899 initial price of the iPhone Plus model. Nevertheless, due to its closer connection to Apple’s Pro lineup, this pricing change might not be viewed as a conventional price increase.
For those apprehensive about iPhone pricing, the highest storage option for the iPhone 17 Pro Max is especially significant. The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at 256GB for $1,199, reflecting the same starting price as last year’s 16 Pro Max. However, the launch of a new 2TB storage variant has established a new pricing standard.
As stated on Apple’s website, the 2TB Pro Max variant is listed at $1,999. This represents a considerable rise from the $1,599 cost of the 1TB variant. Initially, many anticipated that the first $2,000 iPhone would be next year’s iPhone Fold, but Apple has exceeded expectations by reaching this price threshold sooner.
With the iPhone 17 Pro Max featuring 2TB storage now available, consumers must weigh whether the expenditure is justified.
