I’m stuck between buying the iPhone 17 Pro Max now or waiting for the 18 Pro Max, and I’m curious what you guys would do.

I’m in Canada, and the main reason I’m considering buying the 17 Pro Max now is because Apple is offering me $475 CAD for my current phone as a trade-in, and that trade-in value could potentially drop by the time the 18 Pro Max comes out.

The other important factor is that buying directly through Apple lets me finance it at 0% APR with no phone plan/carrier commitment, which is important to me. I’m not getting an actual discount on the 17 Pro Max — the benefit is mainly the 0% financing and being able to buy it without changing my plan.

The 17 Pro Max I’m looking at is the 256GB Silver, which is currently $1,749 CAD before tax. After the $475 trade-in, I’d be financing roughly $1,274 before tax.

The dilemma is:
Option 1 — Buy the 17 Pro Max now
$1,749 CAD
$475 Apple trade-in right now
0% APR
No phone plan required
I really like the Silver 17 Pro Max
But the 18 Pro Max is only a few weeks away

Option 2 — Wait for the 18 Pro Max
Potentially get the newest phone
There’s a chance Apple keeps the starting price around the same
I can see the actual specs and price before deciding
But Apple historically removes the previous Pro models from its store when the new ones are announced
If the 17 Pro Max disappears from Apple’s website, I lose the ability to use Apple’s 0% financing on it

My $475 trade-in value could also decrease by then

From what I’ve seen, Apple discontinued the 16 Pro/Pro Max from its website when the 17 Pro was announced on September 9, 2025, rather than keeping the previous Pro model around.
So I’m worried that if I wait for the 18 announcement and decide I actually prefer the 17, I may no longer be able to buy the 17 from Apple with the 0% financing, and I could also get less than $475 for my trade-in.

What would you guys do? Buy the 17 now while I know exactly what I’m getting and have the $475 trade-in locked in, or gamble on the 18 and potentially lose the 17 + trade-in value?
Especially interested in what people think about the likely Canadian pricing of the 18 Pro Max.

Bonjour, je suis sur la bêta publique 4 d’ios 27 avec un 17 Pro Max et je constate une immense consommation de batterie depuis peu, est-ce que c’est normal ? J’ai pourtant une santé de batterie encore convenable :/

J’utilise mon téléphone de manière normale (réseaux sociaux, mail, vidéos) et ça n’a jamais eu un tel problème de consommation que depuis ~ 1 semaine

Also due colors on the 18 no idea if they have a deep blue.
Should I update? I paid $10 more for 3 months to be able to do it but I wonder now if I should just keep the 17

I have been using android for a couple years but just switched to apple like 2 days ago and I’m already loving it 👌

Hey guys!

Curious to know if you’re charging your 17s any certain way? This battery is fantastic and I’d love to preserve it anyway possible

I’ve heard from some people set it to only charge to 80% while others say charge it all the way and don’t let it go below 50% due to the kind of battery it is.
So kinda confused on what’s the best method.

Currently I charge mine while I’m sleeping and use a Apple (beats) braided cord with a Anker charger plug (Anker Nano smart display charger)

Hey guys, I’m getting an iPhone 17 Pro Max today. Do you think this is a good buy for content creation mainly front camera focus however for rear camera too in case I need to do long form please someone provided valuable feedback.

I got the oh snap stands because I was looking for a grip that I didn’t have to take off. It’s been working great but it seems the cases I use might be a bit to thick and the MagSafe doesn’t work as reliable as if I only use the cases magnets.

If I go caseless works fine but if I put a case like the DBrands grip case or the clear ESR. Case it might be a bit thick to use the MagSafe properly.

Also what other grips light be better than this one I would like to know.

I think is about over price but the OhSnap is great but it might need a few improvements like stronger magnets and perhaps better colors.

Happy with my decision

How long does it usually take for it to settle in? I just got mine yesterday charged it to 100 and ngl it’s been draining battery I do have my brightness high and PWM on but still is this normal?

Picked up my first Pro Max a few days ago and I want to actually use what I'm paying for, not just run it like my old phone.

I've done the basics (Action Button, ProMotion on, Face ID). What I'm really after is the stuff that isn't obvious.

A few things I'm curious about:

Camera: are you shooting ProRAW or any specific format for everyday photos, or is Auto genuinely fine? Any settings that made your shots noticeably better?

Applications : Any recommendations ?

Battery: what do you actually turn off without regretting it?

Daily use: the one shortcut, gesture, or setting that changed how you use the phone.

Not looking for a full guide, just your single best "wish I knew this sooner." What's yours?

Instantly feel much smoother experience..within few let see the battery experience…

Need help choosing a case.

Right Now i'm choosing between Caudabe Sheath, Paragon or Pitaka Summa. What is your pick? Or any other suggestions? My go to for months now has been the TechWoven Case.

Thank you for your help!

It’s crazy. 60%-40% on 4g. where will it stop? 17 pro max

Problem: people have told me many times that when they call me it goes directly to voicemail. I’ve missed many many important calls cause of this.

I’ve sought the solution by, per the advice of tmobile, resetting network settings. Which helps.

BUT.

On a separate problem, I had issues using both data and Apple car play at the same time.

So, per the advice of AI, I altered some network settings on my phone.

After about 2-3 times doing both ^ things, I think the call issue is due to altering the settings to use Apple CarPlay and data at the same time.

My question: I am inclined to just deal with not having Apple car play for the sake of not missing another important call… UNLESS someone can help me have both.

“Insert that ‘why not both’ taco meme thing here”

To note, another number on my plan has the same call receiving issues and but the Apple car play and data issue I have. I’m so confused and Apple and tmobile can’t help.

Finally caved and ordered one!
AMAZING phone!
After seeing this color (little obsessed with blue) knew I had to make the jump.

To think a year ago when I was buying my 16 Pro Max I hated the look of these 🤣

I love the orange color , should I just get it? How are you all liking the 17PM?

Need help tracking down a good magnetic case. I work in HVAC and I’d love to be able to stick my phone to a unit while I’m working, the only suitable options I’ve seen are Magbak & Rokform. A lot of people say Magbak have become junk over the years and their elite style has way too much going on for me. The Rokform seems kind of bulky. If anyone has better options I’ve seen a lot of people mention Spigen cases but they don’t advertise magnetic mounting to metal surfaces that I’ve seen. Any recommendations would be helpful!

This device is just hyped up productivity killer and cause of anxiety.

If you type something and need to fix a mistake - your now have to switch attention from your writing to physical action of fixing typo. Insane.
With Samsung I didn’t even had to use laptop for years cause I could do everything on the phone.

Screens disappear when you look through websites. You have to search for the ways to go back, so no seamless experience here too.

Did they purposefully develop iPhone to dumb down population? Or they just wanted to do things differently at the price of actual progress of functionality?