Weren’t we talking about SoftBank yesterday too? https://t.co/k9RKCUyl5e B. [Price Collapse] iPhone 17 Pro and Air Are Too Cheap... This Week’s Price Rankings Shake Up the Market [Comprehensive Comparison of iPhone 17e/17Pro/17/16 Prices] Masamoba Channel #AISummary Latest iPhone Price Comparison: SoftBank’s 17 Pro, Air, and 17 512GB Surge in Value with 2-Year Return 🔳 SoftBank大幅降价三款机型 SoftBank has revised prices for the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 512GB, making them approximately ¥25,000 to ¥60,000 cheaper than competitors when returned after two years. 🔳 Apple Direct Sales Typically Cheaper Without Carrier Discounts Without using MNP discounts or opting for upfront payment, Apple’s direct sales are often cheaper than carrier prices; for straightforward new purchases, Apple Direct is recommended. 🔳 iPhone 17 Best Value Without Return: Rakuten Mobile The iPhone 17 256GB costs ¥142,800 on Apple Direct; without return, Rakuten Mobile offers the lowest price including MNP discounts, while ahamo is the top choice with a 2-year return plan. 🔳 ahamo Leads for iPhone 17 with 2-Year Return NTT Docomo, au, and SoftBank may appear to have low upfront costs but often charge a ¥22,000 fee upon return; ahamo, with no return fee, offers the best total cost. 🔳 Rakuten Mobile Strengthens 2-Year Return Offer Rakuten Mobile has lowered its 2-year return cost through price adjustments, bringing monthly device payments down to around ¥999. 🔳 iPhone 16 Strongest on Rakuten Mobile and Y!mobile Without return, Rakuten Mobile drops the iPhone 16 price to the lower ¥100,000 range—over ¥20,000 cheaper than Apple Direct. With 2-year return, Y!mobile offers just ¥24/month—even with fees, totaling only ¥3,870. 🔳 iPhone 17e Best Without Return: au With MNP discount and no return, au offers the iPhone 17e at ¥87,750 including fees—the lowest price. With 2-year return, Rakuten Mobile and Y!mobile are top contenders. 🔳 SoftBank Surpasses Others for iPhone 17 Pro with 2-Year Return Without return, ahamo offers the iPhone 17 Pro at ¥186,340—about ¥8,500 cheaper than Apple Direct. With 2-year return, SoftBank drops to approximately ¥35,000 including fees—¥60,000 cheaper than competitors. 🔳 iPhone Air: SoftBank Leads with 2-Year Return Without return, ahamo offers the iPhone Air 256GB at ¥168,300—the lowest price. With 2-year return, SoftBank brings total fees down to ¥22,024—over ¥25,000 cheaper than others. 🔳 iPhone 17 512GB: SoftBank Dominates With 2-year return, SoftBank’s total fee for the iPhone 17 512GB is ¥22,024—¥40,000 cheaper than competitors. 🔳 SoftBank’s Three Models Are Top Picks with 2-Year Return For users planning to return their device after two years, SoftBank significantly outperforms competitors on the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 512GB—making it a highly attractive option right now. 🔳 Additional ¥10,000 Cashback Available Using designated application channels and campaign codes grants an additional ¥10,000 cashback: effectively reducing the iPhone 17 Pro to ¥21,570 and both the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 512GB to ¥12,024. 🔳 Cashback Amounts Are Being Reduced Cashback was previously ¥15,000 but has been reduced to ¥10,000; further reductions down to ¥5,000 are possible. Users are advised to verify the latest terms. ListItemIcon Even Without Cashback, Conditions Remain Strong The author notes that even without cashback, SoftBank’s device prices are significantly lower than competitors’—making a ¥20,000–30,000 return fee alone highly appealing. ListItemIcon 2-Year Return Can Be Better Than Upfront Purchase For the iPhone 17, purchasing via ahamo’s 2-year return plan leaves you with approximately ¥33,000 more in hand compared to buying outright from Apple Direct and selling it yourself after two years. ListItemIcon Best Carrier Varies by Model Without Return Without return: Rakuten Mobile for iPhone 17; ahamo for iPhone 17 Pro; Rakuten Mobile for iPhone 16; au for iPhone 17e—each model has its own lowest-price carrier. ListItemIcon Certified Refurbished Requires Cross-Comparison Certified refurbished prices no longer consistently favor ahamo: Geom for iPhone 16; Y!mobile for iPhone 15 and 14; ahamo for Pro models—comparison by model is essential. ListItemIcon Upfront Purchase? Apple Direct or Certified Refurbished For those who dislike returning devices or want to keep them long-term: choose Apple Direct for the latest models or certified refurbished with warranty for maximum savings. ListItemIcon Docomo Light High Cashback Offer Also Highlighted Docomo and ahamo users can receive up to ¥80,000 cashback by signing up for Docomo Light through designated channels; with additional bonuses, total value can reach up to ¥145,000. ListItemIcon SoftBank Requires Evaluation Including Monthly FeesEven if the device price is low, high monthly fees could make the overall cost unfavorable, so it’s important to consider your contract plan and your strategy for switching providers after two years. 🔳 Be aware of sold-out stock and changed terms SoftBank’s current promotion has seen high demand, so stock may sell out or cashback amounts may be reduced. It’s essential to verify the latest terms and promotional codes just before applying.