Apple, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air Models Introduced
Apple introduced its new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air models at the event held on September 9, 2025. These models will be available in stores starting from September 19, with pre-orders opening on September 12 simultaneously worldwide. The price gap between the U.S. and Turkey is expected to be high, but with the IMEI registration fee exceeding 45,000 TL as of 2025, buying an iPhone Air from America is becoming more questionable.
If you are going to the U.S. for a certain period or if you have a relative coming to Turkey, you can purchase the iPhone Air model from America. The U.S. and Turkey prices for each iPhone Air option are compared as follows:
iPhone Air U.S. Prices
According to the information, iPhone Air U.S. upfront prices are as follows:
- iPhone Air 256 GB: 999 Dollars (41,237.66 TL)
- iPhone Air 512 GB: 1,199 Dollars (49,493.45 TL)
- iPhone Air 1 TB: 1,399 Dollars (57,749.24 TL)
These prices are given based on the $-TL exchange rate as of September 10, 2025. (1 USD = 41.26 TL)
The above prices do not include VAT. VAT varies from state to state in the U.S. Additionally, if you buy an iPhone Air from the U.S., you need to register the IMEI to use it in Turkey. As of January 2025, the IMEI registration fee is 45,614 TL.
iPhone Air Turkey upfront prices are as follows:
- iPhone Air 256 GB: 97,999 TL
- iPhone Air 512 GB: 109,999 TL
- iPhone Air 1 TB: 121,999 TL
You can only use the iPhone Air model with eSIM. Fortunately, in Turkey, Turkcell, Turk Telekom, and Vodafone offer eSIM usage for their customers.
With all these in mind, deciding whether to buy an iPhone Air from Turkey or the U.S. requires careful consideration.
| Model | Capacity | U.S. Upfront Price (USD) | Equivalent in TL* | Turkey Upfront Price (TL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air | 256 GB | 999 $ | 41,237.66 TL | 97,999 TL |
| iPhone Air | 512 GB | 1,199 $ | 49,493.45 TL | 109,999 TL |
| iPhone Air | 1 TB | 1,399 $ | 57,749.24 TL | 121,999 TL |
| * Equivalent values are calculated based on the exchange rate on September 10, 2025, 1 USD = 41.26 TL
The U.S. prices do not include sales tax, which varies by state. IMEI registration is required for use in Turkey, with an IMEI registration fee of 45,614 TL as of January 2025. eSIM usage may be mandatory for models purchased from the U.S., while Turkcell, Turk Telekom, and Vodafone provide eSIM support in Turkey. Apple’s international warranty does not cover Turkey. |
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