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Apple’s iPhone 17 Rollout Shows Strong Early Demand as Local Prices Go Live Ahead of Friday Deliveries

Retail listings in Mexico and Colombia confirm pricing as some markets, including Peru, face later arrivals.

Overview

  • U.S. preorders opened in mid‑September and first deliveries are scheduled for September 19, consistent with Apple’s announced timeline.
  • Supply‑chain analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo estimates initial iPhone 17 production and demand are about 25% higher year over year, with the Pro Max roughly 60% above last year’s comparable period.
  • Mexico’s Apple site lists in‑store availability from September 19, with prices spanning MXN 19,999 for the iPhone 17 (256GB) to MXN 50,999 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB).
  • Colombia’s Mac‑Center has posted official pricing, including iPhone 17 Pro Max from COP 6,999,000 (256GB) to COP 11,699,000 (2TB), alongside ranges for the rest of the lineup.
  • Peru’s authorized reseller iShop Perú has not opened preorders and indicates stock is expected in early October, while the ultrathin iPhone 17 Air draws attention for its 5.5–5.6 mm design, single 48MP camera and 2,900 mAh battery at $999 for 256GB.