# Apple slashes prices on the iPhone 17 Pro series in China by 1,000 yuan (around $138) The cuts went live on Friday on JD.com and Tmall, with Apple's official store on the latter platform applying a direct1,000-yuan discount.

*business · news · 2026-05-15 · MacRumors*

## Key points

- Apple has reduced iPhone 17 Pro prices in China by 1,000 yuan for the 618 festival.
- Some iPhone 17 Pro models now sell for as low as 6,999 yuan on JD.com.
- The standard iPhone 17 received its first major discount, dropping below the 6,000-yuan trade-in threshold.
- Huawei has also discounted its high-end foldables for the first time, intensifying competition.

**Companies:** Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo
**Countries:** China, United States

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