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These are the four accessories every iPhone 17 Pro Max owner should buy before unboxing. The math is simple: each one prevents a much larger expense or hassle later.
An iPhone 17 Pro Max screen replacement without AppleCare+ runs around $379. A 2-pack of tempered glass protectors runs about $15. The math is obvious. Get a multi-pack so you have backup when one inevitably chips.
Shop Tempered Glass Protectors →Apple's first-party silicone case has the strongest magnet alignment for MagSafe accessories. Spigen Ultra Hybrid is the best third-party value with full MagSafe support and better drop protection. Avoid no-name cheap MagSafe cases — most have weak magnets that fall off after 2-3 months.
Shop MagSafe Cases →Apple stopped including wall adapters years ago. The iPhone 17 Pro Max charges fastest with a 30W USB-C PD adapter — anything less and you lose fast-charge speeds. Anker and UGREEN are the reliable picks under $25.
Shop 30W USB-C Adapters →The cable Apple includes in the box is fine, but it's not braided and frays within a year of daily use. A 6-foot braided USB-C cable lasts 4-5x longer. Anker PowerLine III and UGREEN braided cables are the standard recommendation.
Shop Braided USB-C Cables →Apple's second-generation MagSafe puck delivers 30W to the iPhone 17 Pro Max — the older first-gen MagSafe caps at 15W on this phone. Belkin makes a comparable MagSafe puck at similar pricing. Get one for your nightstand.
Shop MagSafe Chargers →One for your keys, one for your wallet, one for your bag, one for your car. The AirTag 4-pack is the most common Apple accessory we recommend at our shop because customers come in panicked about lost iPhones — and AirTags often help recover them. The 4-pack is the right buy; singles are uneconomical.
Shop AirTag 4-Pack →If you use CarPlay or follow directions via your phone, a proper MagSafe car mount is much better than the suction-cup mounts. Belkin and ESR make reliable models. The Pro Max is heavy — cheap mounts sag under it.
Shop MagSafe Car Mounts →Apple's MagSafe wallet has Find My location tracking built in — you can locate the wallet even if it's separated from the phone. Spigen and Mujjo make excellent third-party alternatives without Find My but at a lower price.
Shop MagSafe Wallets →For travel, long workdays, or backup. A 20,000mAh power bank with at least 30W USB-C PD output charges your iPhone 17 Pro Max about 3 full times. Anker, UGREEN, and Baseus all make reliable options. Avoid no-name brands — they overstate capacity by 30-50%.
Shop Power Banks →If you have an Apple Watch and AirPods, a foldable 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is the best travel accessory you can buy. It's the one purchase that simplifies an entire ecosystem. Anker MagGo 3-in-1 and Belkin BoostCharge Pro are the trusted picks.
Shop 3-in-1 Chargers →The iPhone 17 Pro Max pairs instantly with AirPods Pro 2 via H2 chip. Spatial Audio for movies and FaceTime works only with AirPods. If you commute, fly, or do calls, AirPods Pro 2 are the highest-utility accessory possible.
Shop AirPods Pro 2 →The biggest quality-of-life upgrade for iPhone users. Apple Watch Series 10 is the right pick for most people; Ultra 2 is for hardcore outdoor / fitness users. Apple Watch SE is the budget version but skips features most owners eventually want.
Shop Apple Watch →If you shoot ProRes video on your iPhone 17 Pro Max, you'll burn through storage fast. A USB-C-compatible iXpand drive lets you offload to external storage on the fly. Photographers shooting ProRAW also benefit.
Shop iPhone Storage Drives →AppleCare+ for iPhone 17 Pro Max runs $13/month or $269 for 2 years. One cracked screen out-of-warranty costs $379 to repair. The math is simple: if there's any chance you'll drop, lose, or get water on the phone, AppleCare+ pays for itself the first time.
If you buy through Apple Card monthly installments, AppleCare+ rolls into the monthly payment automatically — no separate decision.
If you'd rather have a technician do the iCloud restore, eSIM transfer, accessory pairing, and case fitting — mail it in. Same-day turnaround.
Four things on day one: a tempered glass screen protector (~$15), a MagSafe case like Apple's silicone or the Spigen Ultra Hybrid ($25-$50), a 30W USB-C power adapter (Apple doesn't include one in the box), and a braided USB-C cable that outlasts Apple's included cable. Everything else — MagSafe charger, AirTags, car mount, power bank — is a smart add rather than essential.
No — Apple stopped including wall adapters years ago; the box only has a cable. The iPhone 17 Pro Max charges fastest with a 30W USB-C PD adapter, and anything weaker sacrifices fast-charge speeds. Anker and UGREEN make reliable 30W adapters under $25.
AppleCare+ costs $13/month or $269 for two years, while a single out-of-warranty cracked screen costs $379 to repair — so it pays for itself the first time you drop the phone. You must add it within 60 days of purchase; after that it costs more or isn't available.
No. The iPhone 17 Pro Max caps at around 27W over USB-C, so 65W chargers marketed for iPhone are wasted money for iPhone-only use. A quality 30W USB-C PD adapter delivers full fast-charge speed; on MagSafe, the 2nd-gen Apple puck delivers 30W while the older first-gen caps at 15W on this phone.