The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue is for people who want a dark phone that is not plain black. Deep Blue is the darkest of the three iPhone 17 Pro Max colours, a navy tone that looks almost black indoors and shows its blue in daylight. This listing is the Japan version with 256GB of storage. Its battery and weight follow Apple Japan’s eSIM-only figures, up to 39 hours of video and 233 g, and the camera system is the full Pro Max setup with three 48MP rear cameras.
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How Deep Blue changes with the light
In a dim restaurant or a car at night, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue reads as a near-black phone with a faint blue cast. Step outside and the navy becomes obvious, especially on the aluminium frame where the light catches the edges. The camera plateau of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue carries the same colour, so the back looks uniform. Deep Blue pairs naturally with navy suits, grey and white shirts, brown leather and dark denim. It is a mature, quiet colour, but it still has more character than the black phones most people carry.
Who should pick the blue
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue suits buyers who always used to choose black or graphite and want something close to it, and anyone who prefers a phone that looks serious in a meeting but still feels like a choice. One honest note: darker finishes show fingerprints and fine dust more than Silver, and small scuffs on the frame catch the eye sooner. A clear or dark case on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue solves both. If you prefer a phone that hides daily wear, choose Silver; if you want attention, choose Cosmic Orange.
Three 48MP cameras, explained simply
Every rear camera on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue is 48MP. The Fusion Main camera is 24 mm at ƒ/1.78 with sensor-shift stabilisation, and Apple also uses it for a 2x 48 mm optical-quality crop. The Ultra Wide is 13 mm at ƒ/2.2 with a 120-degree field of view, good for rooms, buildings and group photos. The Telephoto is 100 mm, which is 4x, at ƒ/2.8, with Apple quoting 8x optical-quality zoom at 200 mm and up to 40x digital zoom for photos. The front camera is 18MP with Center Stage.
Shooting a lot on 256GB
If photography is the reason you are buying the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue, think about storage before you order. On the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue, standard HEIF photos are small and 256GB holds a very large library. ProRAW files, 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 120 fps and ProRes clips are much bigger, and a few long sessions can use tens of gigabytes. The practical routine is to turn on iCloud Photos with optimised storage, or to record ProRes directly to an external drive over USB-C, which Apple supports at up to 4K 120 fps. Heavy video users should consider 512GB or 1TB.
Japan version notes
Apple Japan lists this model as eSIM only: two eSIMs can be active together and eight or more can be stored, and physical SIM cards are not supported. UAE operators offer eSIM, so before the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue arrives, arrange the conversion with your provider. Japan-market iPhones also play the camera shutter sound regardless of the silent switch; Apple does not mention this on its spec page, but expect it. Everything else on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue is standard Pro Max hardware: the A19 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, a USB-C port at up to 10Gb/s and IP68 water resistance to 6 m for up to 30 minutes.
Who This Is Not For
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue Japan version is not for anyone who needs a physical SIM slot, because it is eSIM only. It is not for those who want a silent camera, since the shutter sound on Japan-market units stays on. The dark finish shows fingerprints more than Silver. At 233 g it is a heavy phone, and the 6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro is easier to use with one hand. People who film a lot of ProRes will fill 256GB fast.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Smartphones range, or see the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Tech Specs page.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue Specifications
- Model: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Japan version
- Storage: 256GB
- Colour: Deep Blue
- Display: 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On
- Brightness: 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak (HDR), 3000 nits peak (outdoor), 1 nit minimum
- Chip: A19 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine
- Rear cameras: 48MP Fusion Main 24 mm ƒ/1.78; 48MP Ultra Wide 13 mm ƒ/2.2; 48MP Telephoto 100 mm (4x) ƒ/2.8
- Zoom: 8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 40x for photos
- Front camera: 18MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9
- Video: 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps (Fusion Main); ProRes up to 4K 120 fps with external recording
- Battery: Up to 39 hours video playback, up to 35 hours streamed (Apple Japan figures)
- Fast charging: Up to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W adapter or higher (sold separately)
- Wireless charging: MagSafe and Qi2, up to 25W
- SIM: Dual eSIM only; no physical SIM support
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC
- Port: USB-C with USB 3 up to 10Gb/s (compatible cable required) and DisplayPort
- Build: Aluminium unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
- Water and dust: IP68, up to 6 m for up to 30 minutes (IEC 60529)
- Dimensions: 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm
- Weight: 233 g
- In the box: iPhone, 1 m USB-C charge cable, documentation (no power adapter)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue FAQ
Is Deep Blue close to black?
Yes. Indoors it looks almost black; in daylight the navy tone is clear, especially on the frame.
Does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep Blue show fingerprints?
Yes, more than Silver does, as with most dark finishes. A case or a quick wipe keeps it clean.
How far can the cameras zoom?
4x optical at 100 mm, 8x optical-quality at 200 mm and up to 40x digital for photos, according to Apple.
Can it record ProRes to an external drive?
Yes. Apple lists ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording over USB-C.
Does it take a physical SIM card?
No. The Japan version is eSIM only, per Apple Japan.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 39 hours of video playback, or 35 hours streamed, according to Apple Japan.
Is it genuine?
Yes. It is a genuine Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, brand-new and sealed, in the Japan version.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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