when can i buy iphone 17 pro max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max was officially announced on September 9, 2025. Pre- orders began on Friday, September 12, 2025, and the phone will be available to buy and in stores starting Friday, September 19, 2025. However, some color variants like the orange and deep blue Pro Max are already showing delayed shipping dates extending into late September and early October, indicating high demand and limited availability on launch day. Other models in the iPhone 17 lineup are expected to be more readily available on release day.