# Apple is discounting the iPhone in China as part of the country’s 618 shopping festival.

*business · news · 2026-05-15 · 9to5Mac*

## Key points

- Apple is offering a 1,000 yuan discount on the iPhone 17 Pro series for China’s 618 festival.
- JD.com is selling some iPhone 17 Pro models for as low as 6,999 yuan, the lowest since launch.
- The standard iPhone 17 received its first significant price cut, dropping to 4,499 yuan after subsidies.
- Discounts can be combined with trade-in subsidies and platform promotions, reaching record-low prices.

**Companies:** Apple, JD.com
**Countries:** China

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