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iPhone 17 Pro Max Preorders Push Ship Dates Into October as Base Model Gains Early Traction in China

Many configurations now show multi‑week waits, with the iPhone Air paused in some regions pending eSIM approval.

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iPhone 17 Pro brings several new camera-centric features.
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Overview

  • All four iPhone 17 models are on sale now, with deliveries and in‑store availability slated for September 19.
  • Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max units slipped to mid‑October delivery shortly after preorders opened, and other Pro Max colors also moved past launch day.
  • JD.com saw first‑hour iPhone 17 preorders exceed last year’s first‑day iPhone 16 volume, while Apple’s U.S. store lists some base iPhone 17 configurations at 2–3 weeks.
  • The Pro models add the A19 Pro chip and a vapor‑chamber cooling system plus pro‑video features, and the Pro Max introduces a 2TB option priced at $1,999.
  • The iPhone Air’s rollout is on hold in certain markets pending eSIM clearance, and the Pro lineup launches without a traditional black color option, a change noted by buyers.