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Apple lineup update • September 2026

iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Discontinued After iPhone 18 Pro Launch

Apple’s current main U.S. iPhone store lineup has moved on from the iPhone 17 Pro generation following the iPhone 18 Pro announcement. Here is what changed, what Apple officially confirmed about the new Pro models, and what current owners should consider before upgrading.

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max discontinued after the iPhone 18 Pro launch
Sept. 9Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
A20 ProApple’s new Pro chip for the iPhone 18 Pro generation.
48 MPFusion Main camera now adds variable aperture.
Sept. 18Apple says first-market availability begins.

What happened to the iPhone 17 Pro lineup?

Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026. Apple’s current U.S. “Shop iPhone” page now highlights iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 — but not iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max. MacRumors reports that Apple discontinued the two 17 Pro models after the new Pro announcement.

That does not mean every iPhone 17 Pro instantly disappears from sale. Third-party stores, carriers and some regional Apple pages can still have remaining inventory or cached product pages. Buyers should therefore distinguish discontinued from Apple’s current lineup from unavailable everywhere.

Buyer takeaway: A discontinued previous-generation Pro can become interesting if remaining stock receives a meaningful discount. But compare the final price against iPhone 18 Pro, warranty status, storage, carrier restrictions and how much the new camera/performance features matter to you.

iPhone 17 Pro generation vs new iPhone 18 Pro focus

iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max

The previous Pro generation used A19 Pro and a 48 MP Pro Fusion camera system. Apple’s earlier product information listed 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes and up to 39 hours of video playback for the larger configuration.

Best reason to consider one now: a strong remaining-stock discount from a trustworthy seller.

iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max

Apple says the new generation uses A20 Pro, a 48 MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, a smaller Dynamic Island, next-generation vapor chamber cooling, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.

Apple lists starting U.S. prices from $1,199 for iPhone 18 Pro and $1,299 for iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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This article uses Apple for the new iPhone 18 Pro announcement and current store lineup, with MacRumors as the reporting source for the discontinuation. Availability can differ by country and retailer.