iPhone 17 Pro Max with 256GB of storage, a nano-SIM tray plus eSIM, a 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED screen and the A19 Pro chip is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 174,000. Every unit is brand new and sealed, made by Apple and covered by a 12-month Apple warranty. The iPhone 17 Pro Max pairs a 2868 by 1320 pixel panel with three 48MP rear cameras and up to 37 hours of video playback. You can see it, hold it and compare finishes at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for parents and family buyers across Kenya, the iPhone 17 Pro Max answers a common household problem. One phone has to cover school WhatsApp groups, M-Pesa payments, photos of sports day and long calls with relatives upcountry. Smaller phones run low by evening and strain tired eyes. The iPhone 17 Pro Max gives you a large, bright screen that stays readable in midday sun, plus a tray that accepts the existing Safaricom or Airtel card without a trip to the operator. Its 256GB holds years of birthdays, graduations and family videos without constant deleting.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops leave warranty questions vague, Mascom International sells sealed stock and handles claims at our own service desk. The iPhone 17 Pro Max also costs KSh 17,000 less than the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB with a SIM tray, while giving you the bigger screen and longer video playback. Customers across Nairobi tell us the tray matters most when a child or grandparent needs a card moved between phones quickly. Visit the store to test the iPhone 17 Pro Max with the whole family, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it reaches your door.
Common Questions About the iPhone 17 Pro Max
How much is the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB with a SIM tray in Kenya?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM costs KSh 174,000 for a sealed unit at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the 12-month Apple warranty, the USB-C charge cable in the box and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. A power adapter is not included. If your household needs more room, the 512GB version with the same tray sells for KSh 215,000, which is KSh 41,000 more. The eSIM Only 256GB unit costs KSh 166,000, KSh 8,000 less, but has no card slot.
Should I buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?
The iPhone 18 Pro 256GB with a SIM tray costs KSh 191,000, which is KSh 17,000 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max at KSh 174,000. For that extra money, the iPhone 18 Pro brings the A20 Pro chip with a 7-core GPU, a variable-aperture main camera and 4K60 Cinematic mode. The iPhone 17 Pro Max answers with a 6.9-inch screen instead of 6.3 inches and up to 37 hours of video playback against 34. Families who share one phone and value reading comfort should pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max work with my Safaricom or Airtel SIM card?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Pro Max takes a standard nano-SIM from Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom, so your current card goes straight into the tray. You can add an eSIM as a second line, which suits parents who keep a business number and a family number apart. The phone supports 5G on band n78, the band Safaricom uses in Nairobi and its other 5G towns. The M-PESA app, Kenyan banking apps and eCitizen all run from the App Store as they would on any phone.
How long does the iPhone 17 Pro Max battery last for a busy parent?
Apple rates the iPhone 17 Pro Max with a SIM tray at up to 37 hours of video playback, its longest published figure for this model. Real days mix calls, school updates, photos and streaming, so expect less than that, but buyers throughout Kenya report getting from the morning school run to bedtime on one charge. When you need a quick top-up, a 40W USB-C adapter brings it to 50% in about 20 minutes. During KPLC power cuts, a USB-C power bank keeps it going.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max too heavy for older relatives to hold?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 231 g with the SIM tray, so it feels noticeably heavier than a compact phone. Grandparents often appreciate the 6.9-inch screen because text, photos and video calls appear larger and easier to read. You can raise the text size and switch on Display Zoom in Settings for even bigger icons. If a relative finds it hard to grip, a textured case helps, or the 6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro at 204 g is a lighter choice.
Is 256GB enough for family photos and videos on the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
For most families, 256GB on the iPhone 17 Pro Max holds tens of thousands of photos plus many hours of video. At about 3MB per photo, that works out to roughly 80,000 pictures before apps take their share. A minute of 1080p video uses about 60MB, so school plays and birthday clips fill it slowly. Heavy 4K shooters use space faster, at roughly 170MB a minute. If you plan to keep every video for years without iCloud, the 512GB model at KSh 215,000 gives twice the room.
Will the iPhone 17 Pro Max survive spills, rain and dust?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max carries an IP68 rating, tested to 6 metres of water for 30 minutes, so a spilled juice cup or a sudden downpour falls well within what it is built to resist. The same rating covers dust, which helps on murram roads and during the dry season. The front uses Ceramic Shield 2 glass and the back uses Ceramic Shield, both tougher than ordinary phone glass. A case and screen protector still make sense in homes with small children who drop things.
Who should buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB, and who should skip it?
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB if you want a big, readable screen, long battery life and a tray for a card you move often. It suits parents, grandparents and family buyers who share one phone for calls, M-Pesa and photos. Skip it if you want the A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera of the iPhone 18 Pro, or if you prefer a smaller phone in the hand. Buyers who never use a physical card can save KSh 8,000 with the eSIM Only 256GB unit at KSh 166,000.
Technical Specifications
Display and Screen Size
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED — a large canvas for recipes, homework help and video calls with relatives far away.
- 2868 by 1320 resolution at 460 pixels per inch — text and family photos look sharp, even when you zoom in close.
- ProMotion up to 120Hz — the screen refreshes up to 120 times a second, so scrolling feels smooth and gentle on the eyes.
- 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness — the screen stays readable at a sunny sports day or a bus stop at noon.
- Always-On screen with a 1 nit minimum — check the time at a glance, and dim it right down for late-night baby feeds.
Processor and Everyday Performance
- A19 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU — two performance cores and four efficiency cores split heavy and light tasks to save charge.
- 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators — the graphics unit runs the games children play and quick photo edits without stutter.
- 16-core Neural Engine — the part of the chip that handles on-device AI, such as Apple Intelligence writing tools and photo search.
- Ships with iOS 26 and updates to iOS 27 — the phone keeps receiving security fixes and fresh features over the years ahead.
- Face ID and Action button — unlocks with a glance, and the button can launch the torch or camera in one press.
Memory and Storage
- 256GB internal storage — room for about 80,000 photos at roughly 3MB each, before apps and system files.
- About 25 hours of 4K 30fps video — at roughly 170MB a minute, enough for many school events and holidays.
- About 70 hours of 1080p video — at roughly 60MB a minute, the setting most parents use for everyday clips.
- Family Sharing — up to six people can share one iCloud storage plan and app purchases across their devices.
- No memory card slot — choose your storage at purchase, since the internal space cannot be expanded later.
Camera System
- 48MP Fusion Main camera, 24mm at f/1.78 with sensor-shift stabilisation — steady, detailed photos of children who will not keep still.
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm at f/2.2 — fits the whole family into one group shot inside a small sitting room.
- 48MP Telephoto at 100mm, 4x, with 8x optical-quality zoom — capture a child on stage from the back of the school hall.
- 4K Dolby Vision video up to 120 fps — slow-motion clips of races and dance routines stay sharp and bright.
- 18MP Center Stage front camera at f/1.9 — keeps everyone in frame on video calls as people move around the room.
Battery and Charging
- Up to 37 hours of video playback — Apple's figure for the SIM-tray model, enough for long days away from a socket.
- 50% charge in about 20 minutes with a 40W USB-C adapter, sold separately — a fast top-up before the school run.
- MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W — reaches 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapter and MagSafe Charger.
- USB-C port — the same connector as most recent laptops and power banks, so one cable charges many family devices.
- Low Power Mode — trims background activity to stretch the remaining charge when no socket is nearby.
Connectivity and Network Support
- Nano-SIM tray plus eSIM, with dual eSIM support — keep a physical card and add a second line digitally.
- 5G sub-6GHz including band n78 — the band Safaricom runs its 5G network on, plus Gigabit LTE as a fallback.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 — faster home internet on compatible routers and steady links to earbuds and car stereos.
- USB-C with USB 3 up to 10Gb/s and DisplayPort output — copy family videos to a laptop quickly or play them on a TV.
- NFC and second-generation Ultra Wideband — tap payments where supported and precise finding of tagged keys or bags.
Package Contents
Every sealed iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB box from Mascom International contains the phone and a 1-metre USB-C charge cable. Apple does not include a power adapter or EarPods, so plan for a charger if your home does not already have a USB-C one. Compatible USB-C chargers are sold separately at Mascom International, along with cases and screen protectors suited to busy households. The seal stays intact until you open the box yourself, at the counter or on delivery.
Warranty
The iPhone 17 Pro Max ships with a 12-month Apple warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Mascom International handles every claim through our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building, so you bring the phone to one place and our team follows the claim through with Apple.
Where to Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Kenya
The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB is stocked at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to bring the family to hold it and compare sizes before you pay. It comes in Silver, Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue, so confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before you travel.
Reach our sales team on any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and families in Nakuru, Nyeri, Machakos, Kakamega and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your phone is backed by the 12-month Apple warranty above. We quote honest specifications and accurate prices, and our after-sales team stays reachable long after the sale.
