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This is what the iPhone 17 range costs in South Africa

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced that the new iPhone 17 lineup is now available for pre-order online. The devices will officially launch in-store on September 19, 2025.

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Customers can pre-order the new phones for cash starting at R20,799, or on a cellular contract with Vodacom, MTN, or Telkom directly through iStore. The store is offering several exclusive benefits, including a new trade-in program and comprehensive support services.

As an Apple Premium Partner, iStore is offering some of the best trade-in values in the market. Customers can receive up to R25,000 cash back when trading in their current iPhone, with the money paid directly into their bank account. Those who pre-order have up to 30 days after receiving their new phone to complete a trade-in evaluation and claim their cash back.

Here are the official cash prices for the new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models:

  • iPhone 17
    • 256GB: R20,799
    • 512GB: R26,299
  • iPhone 17 Pro
    • 256GB: R28,599
    • 512GB: R33,999
    • 1TB: R39,499
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max
    • 256GB: R31,299
    • 512GB: R36,799
    • 1TB: R41,999
    • 2TB: R52,499
  • iPhone Air
    • 256GB: R25,999
    • 512GB: R31,499
    • 1TB: R36,799

Here is a summary of the trade-in values for select iPhone 17 models:

Customers can pre-order the iPhone 17 on a contract with any major network, with monthly plans starting from R819. iStore handles the entire upgrade process, with free delivery.

Every iPhone 17 purchase also comes with a free iCare Plus package, valued at R1,999. This includes an extra year of warranty, a screen repair, and a guaranteed buy-back value.

With the new eSIM-only iPhone Air, iStore is also providing dedicated experts to guide customers through the activation and setup process on all three major networks.