# iPhone 17 256GB: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for iPhone 17 256GB with supported home markets.

Exact item: Apple iPhone 17; 2025 standard generation; 6.3-inch display; 256GB; Black; unlocked SIM-free or unconnected; regional hardware models and eSIM rules disclosed; one phone with USB-C charge cable

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Result: About the same
- Headline currency: KRW
- Japan expected checkout: ₩1,263,005 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- South Korea expected checkout: ₩1,290,000 (₩1,290,000 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [South Korea price source](https://www.apple.com/kr/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/15.9cm-%EB%94%94%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%8C%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B4-256gb-%EB%B8%94%EB%9E%99)

### Japan vs China

- Result: About the same
- Headline currency: CNY
- Japan expected checkout: CN¥6,044 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- China expected checkout: CN¥5,999 (CN¥5,999 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [China price source](https://www.apple.com.cn/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 5% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$28,544 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$29,900 (NT$29,900 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.apple.com/tw/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: About the same
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $895 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $891 ($829 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [United States price source](https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black-unlocked)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Result: About the same
- Headline currency: HKD
- Japan expected checkout: HK$7,017 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Hong Kong expected checkout: HK$6,899 (HK$6,899 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [Hong Kong price source](https://www.apple.com/hk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black)

### Japan vs Australia

- Result: 9% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: AUD
- Japan expected checkout: A$1,268 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Australia expected checkout: A$1,399 (A$1,399 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [Australia price source](https://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Result: 12% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: SGD
- Japan expected checkout: S$1,145 (JP¥142,800 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Singapore expected checkout: S$1,299 (S$1,299 listed price, tax included; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1)
- [Singapore price source](https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Apple Australia](https://www.apple.com/au/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black): A$1,399; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB local model; GST included; machine-market receipt

### CN

- [Apple China](https://www.apple.com.cn/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17): CN¥5,999; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB model A3521 selected on the mainland China buy path; financing excluded

### HK

- [Apple Hong Kong](https://www.apple.com/hk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black): HK$6,899; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB model A3520 on the Hong Kong local store

### JP

- [Apple Japan](https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4-256gb-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-sim%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC?bfil=1): JP¥142,800; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB SIM-free model A3519; eSIM-only operation disclosed

### KR

- [Apple Korea](https://www.apple.com/kr/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/15.9cm-%EB%94%94%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%8C%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B4-256gb-%EB%B8%94%EB%9E%99): ₩1,290,000; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB model A3520; regional eSIM and warranty terms disclosed

### SG

- [Apple Singapore](https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black): S$1,299; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB local model; GST included; machine-market receipt

### TW

- [Apple Taiwan](https://www.apple.com/tw/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17): NT$29,900; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB model A3520 selected on the local Apple buy path; financing excluded

### US

- [Apple US](https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17/6.3-inch-display-256gb-black-unlocked): $829; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Black 256GB unconnected model A3258; US sales tax extra; carrier-connected USD799 offer excluded

## Important notes

Regional hardware models, radio bands, eSIM rules, and warranty service differ. The US price is the unconnected option and sales tax is added at checkout. Carrier offers, trade-in, and financing are excluded.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.