AppleiPhone 17 Pro Max refurbished
Grade C
General signs of use - some scratches you can only see up close
80-100% battery health
Condition labels differ by retailer. Standards stay the same.
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What checks are carried out
Each refurbished phone we show goes through thorough diagnostic checks, covering battery health, screen quality, internal security, camera performance, and more, to ensure peace of mind with your device. These checks include:
Cosmetic checks
Looks for screen cracks, chips or lifting, checks the case quality and makes sure the buttons, ports and parts all look as they should.
Battery checks
Battery health capacity is tested to make sure it’s within acceptable levels.
Functionality checks
All ports, speakers, charging, locks, biometrics like Face ID and other important bits are checked to make sure they work as expected.
Protection checks
These checks make sure the phone is wiped, factory reset, unlocked and isn’t reported as lost or stolen.
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- Better value
Refurbished iPhones could save you up to 40%, so you can upgrade for less.
- Professional inspection
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Get up to £690† when you trade in your iPhone
†This figure is the quoted trade in offer value for an iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, in Excellent condition by Uswitch, Powered by Reboxed, as of February 16th, 2026, & is subject to terms & conditions available here.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max key features
The iPhone 17 Pro Max was the flagship device of Apple’s 2025 lineup. With its expansive 6.9-inch display, cutting-edge performance, new 2TB storage option and new 48MP ‘Fusion’ camera array, this model pushed the iPhone experience to new heights.
The handset features a refined design with slimmer bezels and premium titanium materials, alongside exclusive features not found on the standard iPhone 17 or the iPhone Air.
Display
6.9-inch OLED with ProMotion refresh rates up to 120Hz
Design
Aluminium unibody frame with Ceramic Shield on both sides of the phone
Cameras
- 48MP 'Fusion' triple-lens setup with 8x optical zoom
- 18MP 'Center Stage' selfie camera
Price
- 256GB: £1,199
- 512GB: £1,399
- 1TB: £1,599
- 2TB: £1,999
Specifications
- Display: 6.9-inch Super XDR display
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Brightness: Max 3000 nits
- Design: New, lightweight ‘aluminium unibody’, Ceramic Shield 2 coating on both sides
- Camera: A 48MP triple-lens Fusion setup, with 8x optical and 40x digital zoom. 18MP ‘Center Stage’ selfie camera
- Chip: Powered by the A19 Pro chip
- RAM: 12GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB
- Other features: Action button and a new Camera Control button, option for eSIM only
- Battery: Larger than the standard iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, designed to support the Pro Max’s massive screen and power-hungry features
- Price: £1,199 (256GB), £1,399 (512GB), £1,599 (1TB), £1,999 (2TB)
- Colour options: Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver
iPhone 17 Pro Max price
At launch, the iPhone 17 Pro Max came in at four different prices depending on the internal storage you choose:
- 256GB: £1,199
- 512GB: £1,399
- 1TB: £1,599
- 2TB: £1,999
However, since the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is not available for purchase directly from Apple.
Design & display
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has levelled up its design, with Apple opting for an aluminium frame to make it one of the lightest iPhone Pro phones ever.
The device retains Apple’s signature look, but with a ‘aluminium unibody’ frame and ‘forged plateau’ bump surrounding the triple-lens camera display on the back. The colours set the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models apart from the rest: Deep Blue, Silver, and a relatively new Apple colour, Cosmic Orange.
With a huge 6.9-inch screen, the Pro Max stands out as the boldest and most premium-looking iPhone in the 17 range. It has an incredibly bright and sharp screen, with ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates that scale for smoother performance and improved battery efficiency.
3000 nits of brightness make outdoor use easier than ever, while HDR support ensures that videos, photos, and games look incredibly vibrant and lifelike.
Camera array
Like its smaller compatriot, the 17 Pro, all three cameras on the back of the model are new 48MP ‘Fusion’ cameras, and the selfie camera has an 18MP ‘Center Stage’ lens with added functionality. Here’s a full list of the cameras sported by the iPhone 17 Pro Max:
- 48MP Fusion main camera
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide
- 48MP Fusion Telephoto
- 18MP 'Center' Stage (selfie)
Features like High-Resolution Portraits and AI-assisted editing have expanded, giving photographers and content creators a reason to opt for the Pro Max over smaller models.
Video
Its Dolby Vision HDR and 4K120 video-capture capabilities have been complemented by ProRes RAW, which will make films shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max look more professional than ever for a smartphone.
iPhone 17 Pro Max AI features
Apple didn’t announce any specific new AI features for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, as those announcements came with the launch of its latest operating system, iOS 26.
Performance and battery
At the heart of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the A19 Pro chip, which features a six-core CPU and a six-core GPU. It’s designed to power Apple’s AI features and deliver some of the fastest overall performance on the market.
A new thermal system and vapour chamber further improve the phone’s performance, ensuring it doesn’t overheat during intensive computational tasks (like mobile gaming).
There’s also an improved battery capacity to offset the larger screen, but Apple isn’t usually specific about the battery size in its phones. With Apple's energy efficiency, the 17 Pro Max is one of the longest-lasting iPhones on the market, despite its powerful hardware.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs 17 Pro
There isn’t much difference between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the standard Pro model. Here’s a brief list of the differences you may see:
- Display size: 6.9 inches (17 Pro Max) vs 6.3 inches (17 Pro)
- Battery life: Maximum 37 hours’ video playback (17 Pro Max) vs 31 hours (17 Pro)
- Internal storage: Up to 2TB (17 Pro Max) vs Up to 1TB (17 Pro)
- Price: Up to £1,999 (17 Pro Max 2TB) vs Up to £1,499 (17 Pro 1TB)
Why choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
If you’re a serious smartphone power user (content creator, filmmaker, designer, competitive gamer) and have a big budget for your next smartphone, then the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely the right option for you.
However, if you’re more of a casual phone user, you could absolutely get away with a cheaper version of the iPhone 17 range. Even better, many of the previous iPhone models are still readily available at reasonable prices now that they’re no longer part of the newest range.
Browse our selection of older iPhone models, or explore our refurbished versions for even greater savings.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max alternatives
In addition to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, both Samsung and Google have equally impressive top-end phones: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Smaller smartphone brands will also offer handsets with features comparable to the 17 Pro Max, but the two options above are probably the most readily available like-for-like alternatives.
Which networks offer iPhone 17 Pro Max deals?
Several prominent UK mobile networks are offering handset contracts for each phone in the new range:
O2
Sky Mobile
Vodafone
Three
Tesco
iD Mobile
TalkmobileWritten by Max Beckett, Telecoms expert
FAQs
When can I buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max was available to pre-order from 12 September 2025 to 19 September 2025, and is now available to buy online and in-store from retailers.
What colours are available for the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The 17 Pro Max comes in Deep Blue, Silver and a new Cosmic Orange.
What is the cheapest iPhone 17 Pro Max deal
The current cheapest deal on Uswitch for the iPhone 17 Pro Max is from iD Mobile. For £44.99 a month and an upfront cost of £119 you get 10GB of monthly data brining the total cost to £1222.16.