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Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor
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iPhone 17 pre-orders

Apple has just announced its brand new phones, the iPhone 17 series. That's three upgrades to familiar models and the new iPhone Air, which replaces the Plus. 

If lining up in a queue on release day isn't your style, but you still want to grab the one as soon as possible, you can pre-order the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max or iPhone Air now, ahead of the September 19 release date.

What are my options to pre-order the iPhone 17?


You can pre-order the iPhone 17 outright through Apple's store or Apple's Amazon page. If you'd like to pair your phone with a mobile plan you can do so through Vodafone, Optus, or Telstra. 

Before you make your purchase, here are a few things to consider:

  1. Do you want the iPhone 17 outright or on a plan? You can pre-order an iPhone 17 from a mobile provider as part of a phone plan or as a one-off purchase
  2. Which iPhone 17 model do you want? Decide which of the four models and what storage size you want. Are there any plan extras you might want?
  3. Which iPhone 17 deal is best? Compare providers and their plans to find the best deal and availability for your iPhone 17 pre-order. Even if you've purchased it outright, you might be able to save money by switching to a cheaper provider or plan.

Pre-ordering the iPhone 17 on a plan


The three new iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air are available on a plan from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra. 

Each of these telcos offers phone plans over 12, 24 and 36-month repayment terms. Essentially, the longer the contract, the less you'll pay each month as part of your device repayment. You'll pay more on a shorter term, but you'll own your iPhone 17 outright sooner. 

All three telcos effectively charge the same price for each iPhone 17 model, within a few dollars. It's their plans where the real difference lies, mostly in terms of data per dollar value but also in perks and mobile coverage.

36-month iPhone 17 plans compared

A 36-month repayment period means the cheapest per-month bills, and it's the most popular option on WhistleOut for most phones. 

Here are the cheapest 36-month plans in our database from each provider, from which you can pre-order an iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17. 

iPhone 17 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 256GB
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$77.86/mth
Min. cost $1,437.96
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$88.02/mth
Min. cost $1,593.72
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$93.02/mth
Min. cost $1,598.72
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$98.02/mth
Min. cost $1,603.72
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$107.86/mth
Min. cost $1,467.96
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$108.86/mth
Min. cost $1,468.96
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$117.02/mth
Min. cost $1,622.72
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$117.02/mth
Min. cost $1,622.72
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$127.02/mth
Min. cost $1,632.72
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$128.86/mth
Min. cost $1,488.96

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB
Vodafone
Vodafone
Editor's Pick

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 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
$92.18/mth
Min. cost $2,043.72
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$94.52/mth
Min. cost $2,037.72
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 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
$97.18/mth
Min. cost $2,048.72
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 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
$102.18/mth
Min. cost $2,053.72
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$124.52/mth
Min. cost $2,067.72
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$125.52/mth
Min. cost $2,068.72
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$129.52/mth
Min. cost $2,072.72
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$129.52/mth
Min. cost $2,072.72
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$139.52/mth
Min. cost $2,082.72
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$145.52/mth
Min. cost $2,088.72

iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 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
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$131.08/mth
Min. cost $2,268.88
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$135.08/mth
Min. cost $2,272.88
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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

iPhone Air 256GB Plans

iPhone Air 256GB
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$75.06/mth
Min. cost $1,337.16
Out of stock
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$97.75/mth
Min. cost $1,944
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$102.75/mth
Min. cost $1,949
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$105.06/mth
Min. cost $1,367.16
Out of stock
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$106.06/mth
Min. cost $1,368.16
Out of stock
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$107.75/mth
Min. cost $1,954
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$126.06/mth
Min. cost $1,388.16
Out of stock
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$126.75/mth
Min. cost $1,973
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 36 mths device payments
$126.75/mth
Min. cost $1,973
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$136.75/mth
Min. cost $1,983
Link not supplied

24-month iPhone 17 plans compared

Monthly fees for a 24-month repayment cost more than the 36-month term, but are still half that of a 12-month repayment term.

Here are the cheapest 24-month iPhone 17 pre-order plans in our database from each provider:

iPhone 17 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 256GB
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$97.29/mth
Min. cost $1,437.96
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$109.54/mth
Min. cost $1,593.96
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$114.54/mth
Min. cost $1,598.96
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$119.54/mth
Min. cost $1,603.96
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$127.29/mth
Min. cost $1,467.96
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$128.29/mth
Min. cost $1,468.96
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$138.54/mth
Min. cost $1,622.96
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$138.54/mth
Min. cost $1,622.96
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$148.29/mth
Min. cost $1,488.96
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$148.54/mth
Min. cost $1,632.96
Link not supplied

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB
Vodafone
Vodafone
Editor's Pick

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 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
$115.79/mth
Min. cost $2,043.96
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 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
$120.79/mth
Min. cost $2,048.96
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$122.28/mth
Min. cost $2,037.72
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 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
$125.79/mth
Min. cost $2,053.96
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$152.28/mth
Min. cost $2,067.72
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$153.28/mth
Min. cost $2,068.72
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$157.29/mth
Min. cost $2,072.96
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$157.29/mth
Min. cost $2,072.96
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$167.29/mth
Min. cost $2,082.96
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$173.28/mth
Min. cost $2,088.72

iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Plans

iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 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
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$161.62/mth
Min. cost $2,268.88
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$165.62/mth
Min. cost $2,272.88
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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

iPhone Air 256GB Plans

iPhone Air 256GB
Optus
Optus

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 100GB data
  • 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.
$93.09/mth
Min. cost $1,337.16
Out of stock
Optus
Optus

$69 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • 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.
$123.09/mth
Min. cost $1,367.16
Out of stock
Optus
Optus

$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 240GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$124.09/mth
Min. cost $1,368.16
Out of stock
Vodafone
Vodafone

$58 Small Plan

  • 65GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$124.12/mth
Min. cost $1,943.88
Vodafone
Vodafone

$68 Medium Plan

  • 220GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$129.12/mth
Min. cost $1,948.88
Vodafone
Vodafone

$78 Large Plan

  • 420GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
  • Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.
$134.12/mth
Min. cost $1,953.88
Optus
Optus

$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 480GB data
  • 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
$144.09/mth
Min. cost $1,388.16
Out of stock
Telstra
Telstra

$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 180GB data
  • 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
$153.12/mth
Min. cost $1,972.88
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • 24 mths device payments
$153.12/mth
Min. cost $1,972.88
Link not supplied
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 300GB data
  • 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
$163.12/mth
Min. cost $1,982.88
Link not supplied
Already know which network you want?

Before you pull the trigger, check out our handy guides covering the pros and cons of each provider's iPhone 17 plans:

Want more iPhone 17 storage or more plan data?

We’ve been comparing the cheapest phone plans with the entry-level storage option for each model to give you a quick comparison of iPhone 17 plans and providers.

If you want to compare every single iPhone 17 plan, check out these guides:

Pre-ordering the iPhone 17 for outright purchase


To pre-order the iPhone 17 for outright purchase, head to Apple’s Australian website or its Amazon web page now and its official release date of September 19.

How much is the iPhone 17 in Australia?


The iPhone 17 starts at $1,399, the same price as last year's iPhone 16, but now with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB. In fact, every model this year starts at 256GB. 

The iPhone Air starts at $1,799, which is the same price you would've paid for last year's 256GB iPhone 16 Plus.

Here is a breakdown of the pricing for every iPhone 17 model and storage capacity: 

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.

What's the cheapest way to pre-order an iPhone 17?


Whether you pre-order your iPhone 17 on a mobile plan or outright, you’ll end up paying roughly the same for the phone itself – barring any special deals that might pop up. The cost difference comes from the mobile plan portion of your overall spend (i.e. your monthly data allowance, network connection, and additional plan perks).

If you purchase your iPhone 17 outright, it gives you the flexibility to sign up to a cheap mobile plan from a smaller provider, effectively saving you money in the long run. 

Known as Mobile Virtual Service Operators (MVNOs) these smaller providers buy access to the Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone networks and resell it at a low price. They can do this because they tend to offer no-frills plans, and have fewer overheads forgoing brick and mortar stores for online-only services.

MVNOs offer SIM-only plans, so you have to bring your own handset. If you purchased your iPhone 17 outright, that’s you.

Here are the cheapest mobile plans in our database of 28 mobile providers, with various minimum monthly data allowances. To help account for introductory discounts, we've ordered them by total cost over 24 months:

#1
Pivotel
Pivotel

25GB Mobile Swift Plan

  • 25GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $11.45/mth for first 6 months, then $22.90/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply.
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
#2
SpinTel
SpinTel
Editor's Pick

$23 Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
#3
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 23 SIM Only

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
#4
Swoop
Swoop

30GB SIM Only 5G

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#5
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Small Monthly Plan

  • 25GB data
$23.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#6
OnePass mobile
OnePass mobile

28 Day Plan - 22GB

  • 22GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Save $12.50 - Get 22GB for only $12.50 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $25/22GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply
$12.50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Dodo
Dodo

Small Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$25.00/mth
Min. cost $25
#8
Yomojo
Yomojo

Starter 29GB Plan

  • 29GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$24.90
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
Everyday Mobile
Everyday Mobile

Pre-paid Mobile $25 Recharge

  • 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#10
Superloop
Superloop

SuperSim Saver 4G Plan

  • 15GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#1
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 23 SIM Only

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
#2
Swoop
Swoop

30GB SIM Only 5G

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#3
iiNet
iiNet

30GB Small Plan

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
TPG
TPG
Editor's Pick

30GB Small Plan

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#5
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 30 SIM Only

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27
$17.00/mth
Min. cost $17
Link not supplied
#6
Dodo
Dodo
Editor's Pick

Medium Mobile Plan

  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#7
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

30GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn.
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#8
SpinTel
SpinTel

$29 Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
#9
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Medium Monthly Plan

  • 60GB data
  • Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26
$29.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#10
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick

Unlimited Plan S

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#1
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 30 SIM Only

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27
$17.00/mth
Min. cost $17
Link not supplied
#2
SpinTel
SpinTel

$29 Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
#3
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile

Medium Monthly Plan

  • 60GB data
  • Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26
$29.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#4
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick

Unlimited Plan S

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#5
Swoop
Swoop

60GB SIM Only 5G

  • 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $23/mth for first 6 months then $33/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.2027
$23.00/mth
Min. cost $23
#6
iiNet
iiNet

50GB Medium Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$17.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Pivotel
Pivotel

50GB Mobile Swift Plan

  • 50GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply.
$17.50/mth
Min. cost $17.50
#8
TPG
TPG
Editor's Pick

50GB Medium Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$17.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix 50GB Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply
$35.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
#10
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

50GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn.
$36.00/mth
Min. cost $18
#1
SpinTel
SpinTel

$35 Mobile Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$35.00/mth
Min. cost $35
#2
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile

Moose 40 SIM Only

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27
$22.00/mth
Min. cost $22
Link not supplied
#3
Yomojo
Yomojo

Pro 105GB Plan

  • 105GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$34.90
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
Swoop
Swoop

120GB SIM Only 5G

  • 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
#5
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply
$40.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
#6
Lebara Mobile
Lebara Mobile

$35 SIM Plan

  • 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $35 SIM for $12 online + Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges. Offer ends 05.10.26
$35.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#7
Belong
Belong

40GB Mobile Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
Link not supplied
#8
iiNet
iiNet

100GB Large Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$22.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#9
TPG
TPG

100GB Large Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$22.50
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
#10
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile

Unlimited Plan SM

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$35.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied

When will I get my iPhone 17 pre-order?


If you pre-order your iPhone 17 between now and the September 19 release date, you should be among the first people in Australia to receive one. Just keep in mind that wait times for more popular models can blow out quickly, so if you want to get an iPhone 17 as early as possible, pre-order sooner rather than later. 

People living in major metropolitan areas may very well get theirs on release day, though it might take a couple of days longer than that. If you live further out, it can depend on your location.

Can I still get an iPhone 17 if I don't pre-order?


You can absolutely still get an iPhone 17 if you don't pre-order. Although it may take a little longer. You could always brave the release day lines at an Apple store, but you shouldn't have to wait too long if you buy one online through a mobile provider or retailer.

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale
Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.​

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