{
  "id": 7894114,
  "title": "Not sold the iPhone 18 Pro? There’s still time to grab the iPhone 17 Pro at a discount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/not-sold-the-iphone-18-pro-theres-still-time-to-grab-the-iphone-17",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T22:51:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/not-sold-the-iphone-18-pro-theres-still-time-to-grab-the-iphone-17-pro-at-a-discount"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max last week, accompanied by the debut of their inaugural foldable, the iPhone Duo. Consequently, preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro surged, offering trade-in rebates of up to AU$1,595 and cost-effective SIM plans starting at AU$39 per month. Among the older models, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have become prime candidates for discounts. While discontinued from Apple's online store, these devices remain available at retail partners such as Amazon, Optus, and Vodafone, including the sought-after Cosmic Orange shade.\n\nIf your goal is to purchase outright, Amazon and Optus present excellent options, although Amazon may run out of stock based on size and colour availability. Among the highlights, a 9% discount on the iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) in Cosmic Orange is currently offered at AU$1,995, with the same model also accessible in Silver for the same price. For those inclined towards the more compact iPhone 17 Pro, Amazon is no longer stocking the base 256GB version. However, the most budget-friendly choice is the 512GB variant for AU$2,197 in Deep Blue or AU$2,229 in Cosmic Orange. Alternatively, retailers like The Good Guys offer the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro, which can be partnered with Optus' Small plan or other recommended SIM-only plans.\n\nOptus provides enticing options with flexible payment plans. You can spread the cost of either the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max over up to 36 months with monthly interest-free instalments. Furthermore, all colours and storage capacities are currently in stock. Importantly, for a limited period, these bundles come with Optus' Small plan, reduced to AU$39 per month, although the data allowance increases from 60GB to 100GB in this period. Upon completion of the first 12 months, the plan reverts to its regular AU$60 per month for 60GB data. Generally, it's most cost-effective to pay off the device over 12 months, as illustrated in the table below.\n\nMonthly Device Payment | Months | Total Cost\n---------------------|--------|------------\nAU$166.56 | 12 | AU$2,466.72\nAU$83.28 | 24 | AU$3,186.72\nAU$55.52 | 36 | AU$3,906.72\n\nHowever, if you plan to stay on the Optus plan for a full three years, all three payment options yield an identical total cost of AU$3,906.72. The 12-month option entails paying $205.56 per month for the initial year, followed by $60 per month for the subsequent two years. Alternatively, Vodafone offers attractive deals with monthly device payments for the iPhone 17 Pro starting at AU$47.18 per month. Optimum savings are achieved by paying off the device within 12 months.",
  "summary": "The iPhone 18 Pro series might be stealing headlines right now, but that means the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have quietly gotten discounts.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}