
FlagshipSold officially in UAE
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple · Released September 2025
UAE price
From AED 5,099
256GB. Retailers often discount last year's Pro models — compare before buying. Checked October 2026.
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Our verdictOnly worth it below RRP. At full price, spend the extra AED 400 on the 18 Pro Max.
Best for: Buyers who find it on a real discount.
Pros and cons
Why buy it
- Still a top-tier camera
- Excellent battery
- Discounts are common now the 18 Pro is out
Think twice if…
- At full price, the 18 Pro Max is only AED 400 more
- Heavy
Key specs
| Display | 6.9-inch, ProMotion, Always-On |
|---|---|
| Chip | A19 Pro |
| RAM | Not published by Apple |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Rear cameras | Triple 48MP (main, ultra wide, telephoto) |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | Up to 39 hours video playback (Apple claim) |
| Durability | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) |
| SIM | eSIM only (UAE model) |
| Unlock | Face ID |
| Software | iOS 27 |
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