The iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, will be available for pre-order starting Friday, September 12, 2025. The official in-store release date for the iPhone 17 models is Friday, September 19, 2025, for the first wave of countries. The initial wave of availability includes over 63 countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Canada, China, France, India, South Korea, and many others.
Following this first release, another 22 countries will receive the iPhone 17 models, including the Pro and Pro Max variants, beginning Friday, September 26, 2025. This phased rollout reflects Apple's typical strategy of launching new iPhones first in major markets and then expanding to additional countries shortly afterwards.
Some important details about the rollout and availability:
- The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will have eSIM-only variants in 12 regions worldwide, including the US, UAE, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and others, offering longer battery life due to the eSIM technology.
- The base iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models will also be available but with regional differences in features like battery capacity.
- Pre-orders will open simultaneously worldwide on September 12, with launch day deliveries and in-store availability beginning on September 19 in the first batch of countries.
- The iPhone 17 series pricing starts at $799 for the base model, with the iPhone Air at $999, iPhone 17 Pro at $1,099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,199.
- Apple Store locations will provide in-store pickup options on launch day, and walk-in purchases may be possible depending on inventory.
- After September 19, the second wave of countries will get access on September 26, including 22 additional countries, details of which are usually announced by Apple.
Regarding specific countries:
- The first wave includes major regions like the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, China, France, India, South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam.
- The second wave includes other countries that will receive the models about a week later on September 26.
Additional rollout notes:
- iOS 26, the operating system accompanying the iPhone 17 release, will be available for download starting Monday, September 15, 2025.
- The eSIM-only models are part of Apple's continued phase-out of physical SIM card trays in some countries.
All of this aligns with Apple's usual pattern of unveiling new iPhones at a September event, followed by a short wait for pre-orders and an in-store release about a week later. These dates are official for 2025 based on Apple's announcements during their "Awe Dropping" September event on September 9, 2025.
If further regional or country-specific details are required beyond the broad rollout schedule and major markets covered, please specify which regions to focus on for a deeper dive of local carrier and store availability nuances.
This overview uses information compiled from recent news and Apple announcements in early September 2025 to provide a comprehensive guide on when and where the iPhone 17 will begin selling globally for launch day and shortly thereafter.