It has been discovered that Pinduoduo’s “Billion Subsidies” section has quickly launched the new iPhone 17 series, becoming the first channel known to offer the largest discounts.
The iPhone 17 starts as low as 5,099 yuan, the iPhone 17 Pro as low as 7,999 yuan, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max as low as 8,999 yuan.
Some users have shared that the iPhone 17 256GB model, after applying additional coupons, can be purchased for 4,999 yuan.
For comparison, Apple’s official prices are: iPhone 17 256GB at 5,999 yuan, 512GB at 7,999 yuan; iPhone 17 Pro 256GB at 8,999 yuan, 512GB at 10,999 yuan, 1TB at 12,999 yuan; iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB at 9,999 yuan, 512GB at 11,999 yuan, 1TB at 13,999 yuan, 2TB at 17,999 yuan.
Additionally, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is discounted by 500 yuan with coupons, selling for 5,999 yuan; the AirPods Pro 3 is discounted by 300 yuan with coupons, with a final price of 1,599 yuan. However, these coupons require users to grab them at specific times.
It is worth noting that this year, Pinduoduo has added a new restriction: the iPhone 17 series must be signed for in person and activated on the spot to prevent scalpers from profiting.
iPhone 17 Pre-Orders Harder to Get Than Last Year
It is notable that after the iPhone 17 series officially began pre-orders, except for the iPhone 17 Air, which was delayed due to eSIM support issues, the initial shipment dates for the other three models—iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—on Apple’s official website have been pushed to after October 15.
Previously, at 8 PM on September 12, the iPhone 17 series officially began pre-sales. On the official Apple Store channel, both the app and the website experienced issues with being stuck on the “welcome page.” “Apple’s website is down” and “iPhone 17 is sold out” became trending topics on Weibo.
That night, JD.com data showed that among the three iPhone 17 models, the standard version had the most pre-orders, with over 3.43 million people, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro Max with over 2.27 million pre-orders, and the iPhone 17 Pro with 1.81 million pre-orders.
Apple May Launch Foldable Phone Next Year
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Overall, this year can be considered a “big year” for Apple, with upgrades across the entire product lineup, from phone design to ecosystem products. On one hand, the phone product line introduced the Air series, representing a new exploration; on the other hand, devices like phones and watches are equipped with more self-developed chips, indicating Apple’s strategic focus on key components.
At the same time, details about the next generation of products have been revealed. According to supply chain information, Apple is expected to launch a foldable phone next year. In fact, Apple has been developing foldable products for a long time, and besides phones, there may be tablets and other form factors.
It is predicted that foldable iPhone shipments will reach 8 to 10 million units in 2026, and are expected to grow to 25 million units in 2027.
It is worth noting that Apple has not rushed to adopt fold
