iPhone regional versions and wholesale prices
The same iPhone model is sold wholesale in several regional versions, and each version has its own price. The versions differ in SIM setup: some have a physical SIM with eSIM, others are eSIM only. On 13 November 2026 the lowest offer for iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB on Jabal World was $1,107 for the USA version (eSIM only) and $1,172 for the UK version (SIM + eSIM).
By Jabal World FZCO. Updated . Based on how wholesale orders have been handled on Jabal World since May 2024.
| Model, 256GB | Version | SIM | Lowest offer, 13 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | USA | eSIM Only | $1,107 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | UK | SIM + eSIM | $1,172 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | USA | eSIM Only | $1,351 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Hong Kong | SIM + eSIM | $1,431 |
Lowest supplier offer in the Jabal World catalogue, USD per unit. Prices change during the day.
What a regional version is
A regional version, or country spec, is the variant of a phone made for a certain market. Suppliers name it by country: USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan and so on. In the Jabal World catalogue it is the field "Country Spec".
On 13 November 2026 the catalogue listed these versions for iPhone 18 Pro Max: India, Japan, Hong Kong, Arabic, China, USA, Australia, South Korea, TRA, Canada and UK.
What differs between versions
The main difference a wholesale buyer checks is the SIM setup. The catalogue has two values for iPhone:
- SIM + eSIM: a physical SIM card slot and eSIM
- eSIM Only: no physical SIM card slot.
In the catalogue on 13 November 2026 the USA and Canada versions of iPhone 17 were offered as eSIM Only, and the UK version as SIM + eSIM. iPhone 17 Air was offered as eSIM Only in every version.
Why the price is different
Each version is a separate offer from a separate supply. The price depends on which suppliers have this version in stock today and how many units they have. In the table above the version with a physical SIM slot costs $65 more for iPhone 17 Pro Max and $80 more for iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The gap is not fixed. It changes with stock, and for another model or storage size the order can be different.
How to choose a version for your market
- Find out which SIM setup your customers need. In a market where people use physical SIM cards, an eSIM Only phone may be harder to sell.
- Compare the versions for the exact model, storage and colour.
- Count the price gap against your selling price in your market.
- Order one version per line, so the batch matches what you checked.
Where to compare versions
On Jabal World the offers for each version stand side by side on one product page, with volume prices. The version and the SIM type are separate fields on the page, so a buyer sees what each version costs today.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cheapest version always the USA one? No. In the table above it was the cheapest on 13 November 2026. The order changes with stock.
Can one order include several versions? Yes. Each version is a separate line in the batch.
Where do the prices in this guide come from? From the open Jabal World catalogue: the lowest supplier offer for each version on the date shown.
See the versions and today's prices: iPhone wholesale prices · market and price history · how to read a supplier price list
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