Here's something the iPhone 18 launch hides. For ₦473,200 less than a new iPhone 18 Pro, you can buy a Ziggatech Certified iPhone 17 Pro Max that has a bigger screen and longer rated battery life. It's last year's phone, but it's last year's bigger phone.
That doesn't make it the right choice for everyone. Here's what each option actually gives you, and who should still buy new.
The price
| 256GB, eSIM-only | Condition | Price at Ziggatech |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | Brand new, pre-order | ₦2,250,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Ziggatech Certified, in stock | ₦1,776,800 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Brand new (Silver), in stock | ₦2,000,800 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Brand new, pre-order | ₦2,550,000 |
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Chat on WhatsAppLive prices at the time of writing. They follow the exchange rate, so the product page always shows today's figure. A Certified 17 Pro Max with a physical SIM tray is ₦2,198,800.
Side by side
| iPhone 18 Pro (new) | iPhone 17 Pro Max (Certified) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A20 Pro, 2nm | A19 Pro |
| Screen | 6.3-inch, 120Hz | 6.9-inch, 120Hz, 3,000 nits |
| Video playback (Apple) | Up to 36 hours | Up to 39 hours |
| Main camera | 48MP, variable ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0 | 48MP, fixed aperture |
| Telephoto | 48MP 4x | 48MP 4x |
| Weight | 211g | 231g |
| Colours | Burgundy, Glacier, Black, Silver | Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver |
| Warranty at Ziggatech | 12 months, written | 12 months, written, plus 6-month Battery Shield |
| Price (256GB, eSIM-only) | ₦2,250,000 | ₦1,776,800 |
What "Certified" means here
"UK used" in Nigeria can mean almost anything. A Ziggatech Certified phone has passed a full diagnostic at our Ikeja workshop: battery chemistry, moisture sensors, and the IMEI checked against the GSMA blacklist. We don't sell a Certified phone with a degraded battery. If the battery drops significantly within six months, we replace it free. It carries the same 12-month written warranty as a new phone, claimed at our store in Ikeja. If you want to know how the labels differ, read new, UK used, refurbished and tokunbo explained.
What the Certified 17 Pro Max gives you
A bigger screen and more battery for less money. The 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display against the 18 Pro's 6.3 inches, and Apple rates it at 39 hours of video playback against 36. If screen size and battery life matter most to you, it gives you more of both and leaves ₦473,200 in your pocket.
A phone you can have today. It's in stock. The iPhone 18 Pro arrives from 26 October.
What the new iPhone 18 Pro gives you
The variable aperture camera. It's the 18 Pro's biggest new feature. If you photograph for work or for your page, it's a real tool. If you point and shoot, you'll hardly notice it.
A cooler, newer chip. The 2nm A20 Pro and the new vapor chamber hold up better in Lagos heat, during long video calls and recording. Being a year newer, it should also get iOS updates for longer, which matters if you keep phones for four or five years.
A smaller, lighter phone. At 211g, it's easier in the hand and the pocket than any Pro Max.
The new colours and the sealed box. If you want Burgundy or Glacier, or the feeling of opening a new phone, only the 18 does that.
Which one to buy
Choose the Certified 17 Pro Max if you want the most screen and battery for your money, need a phone now, or would rather spend the ₦473,200 on something else.
Choose the new 18 Pro if you want a smaller phone, take photography seriously, or plan to keep the phone for many years.
If you want both the big screen and the newest chip, that's the iPhone 18 Pro Max at ₦2,550,000. We compare it with the 17 Pro Max in iPhone 17 Pro Max vs 18 Pro Max. If the choice is between the two new sizes, read iPhone 18 Pro vs 18 Pro Max. Whichever you choose, trading in your current iPhone through the Ziggatech trade-in programme reduces what you pay. The full launch guide is in iPhone 18 Pro price in Nigeria.
How Ziggatech sells these
Every unit is factory unlocked and works on MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile, including 5G where the network is live. The IMEI is checked against the GSMA blacklist before anything is listed, and we supply the Apple serial so you can confirm coverage yourself at checkcoverage.apple.com. Every device is filmed with the screen on and the IMEI visible before it leaves the building.
Twelve months of written warranty on every phone, claimed in person at 1A Bashiru Oweh Street, off Medical Road, Ikeja, and not through a third party overseas. Seven days for an exchange or store credit if you change your mind, device in the condition it arrived with its accessories and packaging. Same-day delivery across selected Lagos areas on orders before noon, 1 to 2 business days for the rest of Lagos.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders are allocated from our first air-freight batch in order of payment, with Lagos delivery and Ikeja pickup from 26 October 2026. We confirm on WhatsApp on +234 708 430 3002 the day your unit is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is a Certified iPhone 17 Pro Max better than a new iPhone 18 Pro?
It has a bigger screen (6.9 inches against 6.3) and longer rated battery life (39 hours of video playback against 36), and costs ₦473,200 less at Ziggatech. The iPhone 18 Pro has the newer 2nm chip, the variable aperture camera, a lighter body, and being a year newer it should get software updates for longer.
How much is a Certified iPhone 17 Pro Max in Nigeria?
At Ziggatech in Ikeja, Lagos, a Certified iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB is ₦1,776,800 eSIM-only and ₦2,198,800 with a physical SIM tray. A brand-new 256GB eSIM-only unit in Silver is ₦2,000,800.
Does a Certified iPhone come with a warranty?
Yes. Every Ziggatech Certified iPhone carries the same 12-month written warranty as a new one, claimed in person at the Ikeja store, plus a 6-month Battery Shield that replaces the battery free if it drops significantly.
What is the difference between UK used and Ziggatech Certified?
UK used describes where a phone came from, not its condition. Ziggatech Certified means the phone passed a full diagnostic at the Ikeja workshop, including battery chemistry, moisture sensors and an IMEI blacklist check, and is sold with a 12-month warranty.
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