iPhone Pro Max Price Guide 2026: 15, 16, 17 and 18 Pro Max Prices
By Ramzan "Ray" Harji, Certified Apple Refurbisher · MacPro-LA, Hollywood · 15 years selling Apple devices · Updated October 7, 2026
Quick answer
In October 2026 an unlocked iPhone 16 Pro Max starts around $739, an iPhone 17 Pro Max around $1,079, and an iPhone 15 Pro Max around $547 from independent sellers. A new iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 from Apple. Apple stopped selling the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max new on September 9, 2026, and its own outlet has no 16 Pro or 17 Pro models, so for those you need a refurbished or used iPhone from an independent store.
We sold 113 iPhone Pro Max and 46 iPhone Pro models in the last 12 months from our shop in Hollywood. This is our price sheet for every recent Pro and Pro Max: what each cost new, what it costs today, and what our customers actually paid.
iPhone Pro Max and Pro prices, October 2026
| Model | Released | Launch price | Lowest unlocked price, Oct 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Sept 2026 | $1,299 / $1,499 / $1,899 / $2,499 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB) | new from Apple only |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Sept 2025 | $1,199 / $1,399 / $1,599 / $1,999 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB) | from $1,079 / $1,149 / $1,282 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB) |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Sept 2024 | $1,199 / $1,399 / $1,599 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB) | from $739 / $807 / $864 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Sept 2023 | $1,199 / $1,399 / $1,599 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB) | from $547–$663; Apple refurbished $849 / $1,019 / $1,189 |
| iPhone 18 Pro | Sept 2026 | $1,199 / $1,399 / $1,799 / $2,399 | new from Apple only |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Sept 2025 | $1,099 / $1,299 / $1,499 (256GB / 512GB / 1TB) | from $969 / $987 (256GB / 512GB) |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Sept 2024 | $999 / $1,099 / $1,299 / $1,499 (128GB to 1TB) | from about $620–$730 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Sept 2023 | $999 / $1,099 / $1,299 (128GB / 256GB / 512GB) | Apple refurbished $679 / $759 / $929 |
How we priced this: on October 7, 2026 we checked Apple, Apple's own outlet, Back Market, Amazon, Gazelle, Mac of All Trades and eBay. These are the lowest asking prices we found for unlocked phones, usually in "Fair" condition. Carrier-locked phones can be cheaper. Better condition, a healthy battery and a warranty cost more.
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What our customers actually paid
Average price paid at MacPro-LA, after discounts and returns, October 2025 to October 2026:
| Model | Sold (last 12 months) | Average price paid |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 21 | $1,127 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 20 | $1,061 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 56 | $950 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 23 | $901 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 31 | $714 |
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is our best seller: big screen, great cameras and a much lower price than a new 18 Pro Max.
Which Pro Max should you buy in 2026?
- Newest everything: iPhone 18 Pro Max, $1,299 and up from Apple.
- Best balance: iPhone 17 Pro Max. About $200 less than an 18 Pro Max with the same storage, and no longer sold new by Apple.
- Best value: iPhone 16 Pro Max. About $500 less than an 18 Pro Max, with Apple Intelligence and excellent cameras.
- Lowest price: iPhone 15 Pro Max, from about $547 unlocked. Titanium, USB-C and Apple Intelligence.
Storage tip: storage can't be upgraded later. If you shoot a lot of 4K video, choose 512GB or more.
How to check an iPhone before you buy
- Unlocked or your carrier: a phone locked to another carrier won't take your SIM.
- Find My and Activation Lock off: otherwise the phone can't be set up.
- Clean IMEI: not reported lost or stolen.
- Battery health: Settings → Battery → Battery Health. 80% and up is healthy.
- Genuine parts: Settings → General → About → Parts and Service History.
- Face ID, cameras, speakers, microphones and the screen, with no dead spots or burn-in.
- Warranty and returns in writing.
Our battery promise
Every iPhone we sell has a guaranteed battery health by grade: New 100%, Open Box 95% and up, Grade A 80% to 95%, Grade B 80% and up. Every iPhone is tested, unlocked status is shown on the listing, and every one comes with a 1-year warranty, 30-day free returns and free shipping.
iPhone Pro Max price questions
How much does an iPhone 16 Pro Max cost in October 2026?
Unlocked iPhone 16 Pro Max units start at about $739 for 256GB, $807 for 512GB and $864 for 1TB from independent sellers, usually in Fair condition. Better condition with a warranty costs more. At MacPro-LA, customers paid an average of $950 for a 16 Pro Max over the last 12 months.
How much is an iPhone 17 Pro Max now that Apple stopped selling it?
Apple stopped selling the iPhone 17 Pro Max new on September 9, 2026. Unlocked units start at about $1,079 for 256GB, $1,149 for 512GB and $1,282 for 1TB. It launched at $1,199, $1,399 and $1,599.
What does a new iPhone 18 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 for 256GB, then $1,499 for 512GB, $1,899 for 1TB and $2,499 for 2TB, from Apple.
Should I buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max or an iPhone 18 Pro Max?
If you want the newest chip and the longest software support, buy the 18 Pro Max at $1,299 and up. If you want to save, a 17 Pro Max costs about $200 less for the same storage, and the 16 Pro Max costs about $500 less.
Does Apple still sell the iPhone 16 Pro or 17 Pro?
No, neither new nor through its own outlet. On October 7, 2026, Apple's outlet sold only iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models. The 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are only available from independent stores like MacPro-LA.
What should I check before buying an iPhone Pro Max that is not new?
Check that it is unlocked or on your carrier, that Find My and Activation Lock are off, that the IMEI is not blacklisted, the battery health in Settings → Battery, Face ID, and Settings → General → About → Parts and Service History for non-genuine parts.
What battery health should I expect?
At MacPro-LA: new iPhones have 100% battery health, open-box 95% and up, Grade A 80% to 95%, and Grade B 80% and up. Apple considers 80% and above healthy.
Where can I buy an iPhone Pro Max in Los Angeles today?
MacPro-LA, 1947 N Cahuenga Blvd, Ste 104, Hollywood, CA 90068. iPhones in stock ship the same day or can be picked up in about 4 hours. Paying online holds it; you pay at the counter with the same card and a photo ID in the same name.
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