Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Best plans, prices, and deals in Australia

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 17 September 2026

Contents

In this iPhone 17 Pro Max guide:

iPhone 17 Pro Max plans
iPhone 17 Pro Max price
iPhone 17 Pro Max features
iPhone 17 Pro Max plan providers
How to choose the best iPhone 17 Pro Max plan for you

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has been discontinued, but you can still find it on a plan and at retailers for the time being. The iPhone 17 Pro Max epitomises "go big or go home" as the largest model in the iPhone 17 series, with more zoom and an even longer-lasting battery. In this guide, we'll look at plans, deals, pricing, and key features.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is here

If you want the newest model, take a look at iPhone 18 Pro Max plans instead.

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

100GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
36 mths device payments
Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.

$102.86/mth

Min. cost $2,337.96

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$102.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $2,337.96

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$58 Small Plan

65GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months + Get $200 Bonus Trade-in Credit. T&Cs apply

$108.86/mth

Min. cost $2,343.96

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$108.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $2,343.96

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$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

180GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Order the new iPhone 18 Pro Max and get $300 bonus trade-in credit + Incl. $10/mth off for 12 months plan fee. T&Cs apply.

$137.86/mth

Min. cost $2,372.96

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$137.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $2,372.96

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iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

The Phone 17 Pro Max is still available on mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. All three providers offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayment terms. A 24-month term means you own your iPhone 17 Pro Max faster, while a 36-month term brings down your monthly cost.

36-month iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $97.74/mth Min. cost $2,243.88 Go to Site	$97.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,243.88	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $100.08/mth Min. cost $2,237.88 Go to Site	$100.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,237.88	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $102.74/mth Min. cost $2,248.88 Go to Site	$102.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,248.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $107.74/mth Min. cost $2,253.88 Go to Site	$107.74/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,253.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $130.08/mth Min. cost $2,267.88 Go to Site	$130.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,267.88	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $131.08/mth Min. cost $2,268.88 Go to Site	$131.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,268.88	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $135.08/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$135.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $135.08/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$135.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $145.08/mth Min. cost $2,282.88 Link not supplied	$145.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,282.88	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $151.08/mth Min. cost $2,288.88 Go to Site	$151.08/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,288.88	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $108.85/mth Min. cost $2,643.84 Go to Site	$108.85/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,643.84	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $111.18/mth Min. cost $2,637.48 Go to Site	$111.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,637.48	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $113.85/mth Min. cost $2,648.84 Go to Site	$113.85/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,648.84	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $118.85/mth Min. cost $2,653.84 Go to Site	$118.85/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,653.84	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $141.18/mth Min. cost $2,667.48 Go to Site	$141.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,667.48	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $142.18/mth Min. cost $2,668.48 Go to Site	$142.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,668.48	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $146.19/mth Min. cost $2,672.84 Link not supplied	$146.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,672.84	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $146.19/mth Min. cost $2,672.84 Link not supplied	$146.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,672.84	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $156.19/mth Min. cost $2,682.84 Link not supplied	$156.19/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,682.84	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $162.18/mth Min. cost $2,688.48 Go to Site	$162.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,688.48	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $119.96/mth Min. cost $3,043.80 Go to Site	$119.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,043.80	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $122.30/mth Min. cost $3,037.80 Go to Site	$122.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,037.80	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $124.96/mth Min. cost $3,048.80 Go to Site	$124.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,048.80	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $129.96/mth Min. cost $3,053.80 Go to Site	$129.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,053.80	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $152.30/mth Min. cost $3,067.80 Go to Site	$152.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,067.80	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $153.30/mth Min. cost $3,068.80 Go to Site	$153.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,068.80	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $157.30/mth Min. cost $3,072.80 Link not supplied	$157.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,072.80	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $157.30/mth Min. cost $3,072.80 Link not supplied	$157.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,072.80	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $167.30/mth Min. cost $3,082.80 Link not supplied	$167.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,082.80	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $173.30/mth Min. cost $3,088.80 Go to Site	$173.30/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,088.80	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $142.18/mth Min. cost $3,843.72 Out of stock	$142.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,843.72	Out of stock
#2	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $144.52/mth Min. cost $3,837.72 Out of stock	$144.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,837.72	Out of stock
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $147.18/mth Min. cost $3,848.72 Out of stock	$147.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,848.72	Out of stock
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $152.18/mth Min. cost $3,853.72 Out of stock	$152.18/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,853.72	Out of stock
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $174.52/mth Min. cost $3,867.72 Out of stock	$174.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,867.72	Out of stock
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $175.52/mth Min. cost $3,868.72 Out of stock	$175.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,868.72	Out of stock
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $179.52/mth Min. cost $3,872.72 Link not supplied	$179.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,872.72	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $179.52/mth Min. cost $3,872.72 Link not supplied	$179.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,872.72	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $189.52/mth Min. cost $3,882.72 Link not supplied	$189.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,882.72	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $195.52/mth Min. cost $3,888.72 Out of stock	$195.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,888.72	Out of stock

24-month iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $124.12/mth Min. cost $2,243.88 Go to Site	$124.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,243.88	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $129.12/mth Min. cost $2,248.88 Go to Site	$129.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,248.88	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $130.62/mth Min. cost $2,237.88 Go to Site	$130.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,237.88	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $134.12/mth Min. cost $2,253.88 Go to Site	$134.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,253.88	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $160.62/mth Min. cost $2,267.88 Go to Site	$160.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,267.88	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $161.62/mth Min. cost $2,268.88 Go to Site	$161.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,268.88	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $165.62/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$165.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $165.62/mth Min. cost $2,272.88 Link not supplied	$165.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,272.88	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $175.62/mth Min. cost $2,282.88 Link not supplied	$175.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,282.88	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $181.62/mth Min. cost $2,288.88 Go to Site	$181.62/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,288.88	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $140.79/mth Min. cost $2,643.96 Go to Site	$140.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,643.96	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $145.79/mth Min. cost $2,648.96 Go to Site	$145.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,648.96	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $147.27/mth Min. cost $2,637.48 Go to Site	$147.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,637.48	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $150.79/mth Min. cost $2,653.96 Go to Site	$150.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,653.96	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $177.27/mth Min. cost $2,667.48 Go to Site	$177.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,667.48	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $178.27/mth Min. cost $2,668.48 Go to Site	$178.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,668.48	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $182.29/mth Min. cost $2,672.96 Link not supplied	$182.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,672.96	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $182.29/mth Min. cost $2,672.96 Link not supplied	$182.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,672.96	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $192.29/mth Min. cost $2,682.96 Link not supplied	$192.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,682.96	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $198.27/mth Min. cost $2,688.48 Go to Site	$198.27/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,688.48	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $157.45/mth Min. cost $3,043.80 Go to Site	$157.45/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,043.80	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $162.45/mth Min. cost $3,048.80 Go to Site	$162.45/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,048.80	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $163.95/mth Min. cost $3,037.80 Go to Site	$163.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,037.80	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $167.45/mth Min. cost $3,053.80 Go to Site	$167.45/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,053.80	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $193.95/mth Min. cost $3,067.80 Go to Site	$193.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,067.80	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $194.95/mth Min. cost $3,068.80 Go to Site	$194.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,068.80	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $198.95/mth Min. cost $3,072.80 Link not supplied	$198.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,072.80	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $198.95/mth Min. cost $3,072.80 Link not supplied	$198.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,072.80	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $208.95/mth Min. cost $3,082.80 Link not supplied	$208.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,082.80	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $214.95/mth Min. cost $3,088.80 Go to Site	$214.95/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,088.80	Go to Site

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected to a Small plan + Incl. $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $190.79/mth Min. cost $3,843.96 Out of stock	$190.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,843.96	Out of stock
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $195.79/mth Min. cost $3,848.96 Out of stock	$195.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,848.96	Out of stock
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $197.28/mth Min. cost $3,837.72 Out of stock	$197.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,837.72	Out of stock
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Save $300 on this device when you stay connected for 24 months + Incl. $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months. T&Cs apply $200.79/mth Min. cost $3,853.96 Out of stock	$200.79/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,853.96	Out of stock
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $227.28/mth Min. cost $3,867.72 Out of stock	$227.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,867.72	Out of stock
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $228.28/mth Min. cost $3,868.72 Out of stock	$228.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,868.72	Out of stock
#7	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $232.29/mth Min. cost $3,872.96 Link not supplied	$232.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,872.96	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $232.29/mth Min. cost $3,872.96 Link not supplied	$232.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,872.96	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Get $15 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 05.10.26 $242.29/mth Min. cost $3,882.96 Link not supplied	$242.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,882.96	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $248.28/mth Min. cost $3,888.72 Out of stock	$248.28/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $3,888.72	Out of stock

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How much does the iPhone 17 Max Pro cost in Australia?

The iPhone 17 Pro Max launched at $2,199 back in 2025, which was $50 more expensive than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Since the iPhone 17 Pro Max has been discontinued, you might be able to find it cheaper. JB Hi-Fi is currently selling it for $2,099, for example, which is a $100 saving compared to launch pricing.

Here's full pricing for the 2025 iPhones:

2025 iPhone pricing

Phone	RRP	Check price on
iPhone 17e (256GB)	$1,149	Amazon
iPhone 17e (512GB)	$1,549	Amazon
iPhone 17 (256GB)	$1,549	Amazon
iPhone 17 (512GB)	$1,849	Amazon
iPhone Air (256GB)	$1,899	Amazon
iPhone Air (512GB)	$2,299	Amazon
iPhone Air (1TB)	$3,099	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)*	$1,999	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (512GB)*	$2,399	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (1TB)*	$2,799	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)*	$2,199	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB)*	$2,599	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB)*	$2,999	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB)*	$3,799	Amazon

^{*iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were discontinued in September 2026. While the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air got price increases when the iPhone 18 Pro launched, this wasn't the case for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. As such, we're still listing their launch pricing here. You should be able to find them cheaper, however.}

iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max review: More is more

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max aren't as intriguing as the iPhone Air or as good value as the standard iPhone 17, but they're solid upgrades for those that want to get the very most out of their handset. Read our review.

iPhone 17 Pro Max features

iPhone 17 Pro Max design

The back of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the biggest aesthetic change to iPhone since the iPhone X, with the new handset featuring a much larger camera "plateau" and a build that combines aluminium and glass.

The majority of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is built from aluminium rather than titanium, like recent models, while a Ceramic Shield glass panel still enables wireless charging. When combined with a new vapour chamber, Apple says the aluminium unibody allows for better heat management, which in turn enables higher sustained performance.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max still has a 6.9-inch display, as with the last model, but there's a new anti-reflective coating similar to that on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and improved Ceramic Shield 2 protection. Apple says Ceramic Shield 2 is three times more scratch-resistant than the previous version.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max camera

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has three 48MP cameras: a 48MP primary lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a new 48MP telephoto lens with 8x optical zoom. The new 48MP telephoto lens replaces the 12MP 5x zoom lens from 2024's models.

As with the other 2025 models, the iPhone 17 Pro Max now has an 18MP selfie camera, up from 12MP in previous years. Dubbed the "Center Stage" camera, this is backed by an unusual square sensor. This enables landscape selfie photos while still holding the phone vertically, and face tracking when making video calls.

iPhone 17 Pro Max camera samples

Check out these camera samples taken on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version.

iPhone 17 Pro Max battery

The iPhone 17 Pro Max got a bump in battery this time. Apple says the device can achieve 37 hours of video playback on a single charge, up from 33 in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In our testing, we were able to achieve between seven and nine hours of screen time per charge, which should be enough for two days of moderate use.

iPhone 17 Pro Max processor

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by an Apple-made A19 Pro chipset with six GPU cores. Thanks to its new thermal design and new chipset, Apple say the iPhone 17 Pro family can offer up to 40% better sustained performance than the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone 17 Pro Max eSIM

US iPhone models haven't had a physical SIM since the iPhone 14, and relied on eSIM. The iPhone 17 Pro Max still has a physical SIM card on top of eSIM, however.

eSIM (an electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is a rewritable SIM card that’s built directly into the phone. It never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

iPhone 17 Pro Max 5G

The iPhone 17 Pro Max naturally has 5G connectivity. WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.

This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

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2025 iPhone models compared

	iPhone 17	iPhone Air	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display	6.3-inch OLED	6.5-inch OLED	6.3-inch OLED	6.9-inch OLED
Resolution	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Rear Cameras	48MP + 48MP	48MP	3x 48MP + LiDAR	3x 48MP + LiDAR
Front Camera	18MP	18MP	18MP	18MP
Processor	A19	A19 Pro (5-core)	A19 Pro (6-core)	A19 Pro (6-core)
Storage	256GB - 512GB	256GB - 1TB	256GB - 1TB	256GB - 2TB
Water-Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
5G	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6
SIM	Physical + eSIM	eSIM	Physical + eSIM	Physical + eSIM
Price	From $1,399	From $1,799	From $1,999	From $2,199

iPhone 17 Pro Max plan providers

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all ranging the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer.

Telstra iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

Widest 5G coverage in Australia
Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra plans

Telstra iPhone plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.

Telstra lets you pay your iPhone off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.

Telstra still has Australia's largest mobile network, covering over 2.14 million square kilometres. In addition, Telstra has a partnership with Starlink operator SpaceX, allowing you to send text messages and use select apps via satellite when mobile coverage is unavailable. A clear view of the sky is needed for this.

Telstra is the only telco in Australia to still have a rewards program. As a customer, you earn points for every dollar spent with Telstra, which can then be redeemed for discounts on new tech.

Optus iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

Discounted streaming services through SubHub
$5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas

Optus plans

Optus iPhone plans come with solid data inclusions.

Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.

All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.

If you're an Optus mobile customer, you can save $15 per month on an NBN or 5G internet plan if you add one to the same account. This discount only lasts for 12 months, however.

Vodafone iPhone 17 Pro Max plans

Bundling options
Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone plans

Vodafone iPhone plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.

If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.

Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.

Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.

You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.

Thanks to a network sharing agreement with Optus, Vodafone's network coverage is now practically identical to Optus' when it comes to 4G.

How to choose the best iPhone 17 Pro Max plan for you

There are a few key factors to keep in mind when choosing your iPhone 17 Pro Max plan:

Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
If you're a frequent overseas traveller, consider any international roaming inclusions
You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan

If you're having trouble deciding, check out our guide to the best iPhone plans.

Alex Choros

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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