An iPhone 17E is the followup to final 12 months’s $599 iPhone 16E.
Apple on Monday unveiled its latest price range cellphone, the iPhone 17E. Like final 12 months, it begins at $599 (£599, AU$999), however it comes with 256GB of base storage — twice final 12 months’s entry-level iPhone 16E. Maybe the largest improve: the iPhone 17E helps MagSafe, so you’ll be able to cost wirelessly sooner and fasten equipment like stands, wallets and circumstances.
Apple’s latest-generation A19 chip powers the iPhone 17E, which is identical one discovered within the baseline iPhone 17. However there is a small caveat: The iPhone 17E has a quad-core GPU, versus 5 cores on the common iPhone 17. Apple’s C1X mobile modem can also be on board, which the corporate says is twice as quick because the C1 on the iPhone 16E.
The iPhone 17E has a 48-megapixel rear digicam and, with sensor cropping, presents 2x magnification. Though the digicam {hardware} could also be just like final 12 months’s, including an A19 chip to the 17E may increase picture high quality. There’s additionally a 12-megapixel selfie digicam, however no Center Stage camera — the function that debuted on the iPhone Air and 17 lineup that may routinely swap between portrait and panorama orientation with out having to rotate the cellphone.
The 6.1-inch show is protected by Ceramic Defend 2, which Apple says presents 3x the scratch resistance of the iPhone 16E and reduces glare. There is not any Dynamic Island or always-on show, setting it aside from the baseline iPhone 17.
Apple has lastly introduced MagSafe to its price range iPhone.
The iPhone 17E is outfitted with an aluminum body and weighs 169 grams — making it simply 2 grams heavier than the iPhone 16E, regardless of the addition of MagSafe. It has an IP68 score for mud and water resistance.
There’s nonetheless no Camera Control button, however you’ll be able to entry Visual Intelligence from the cellphone’s Management Panel. You will discover different Apple Intelligence options on board, together with Stay Translation, Name Screening and Clear Up. There’s an Motion button that allows you to shortly entry your favourite options and apps.
The iPhone 17E’s battery can final by way of 26 hours of video playback, in accordance with Apple. That is helped by the A19 processor, C1X mobile modem and the “superior energy administration of iOS 26,” Apple notes. As a result of the brand new cellphone has the identical battery capability as final 12 months’s iPhone 17E and may maintain up effectively regardless of its budget-friendly worth, judging by how the iPhone 16E carried out in CNET’s battery tests.
With wired charging, the iPhone 17E can attain 50% battery in about half-hour, in accordance with Apple. MagSafe boosts wi-fi charging from 7.5 watts on the iPhone 16E to fifteen watts on the 17E.
Preorders for the iPhone 17E started Wednesday, and the cellphone goes on sale March 11. It is available in black, white and comfortable pink, and there is additionally a 512GB storage choice, together with the 256GB base.
iPhone 17E specs vs. iPhone 16E,
| Apple iPhone 17E | Apple iPhone 16E | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show measurement, tech, decision, refresh price | 6.1-inch OLED show; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh price | 6.1-inch OLED show; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh price | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,622×1,206 pixel decision; 1-120Hz variable refresh price |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 169g (5.96 oz.) | 167g (5.88 oz.) | 177g (6.24 oz.) |
| Cellular software program | iOS 26 | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Digital camera | 48-megapixel (huge) | 48-megapixel (huge) | 48-megapixel (huge) 48-megapixel (ultrawide) |
| Entrance-facing digicam | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 18-megapixel |
| Video seize | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| RAM + storage | RAM unknown + 256GB, 512GB | RAM unknown + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | RAM N/A + 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | None |
| Battery | 4,005 mAh | 4,005 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | None, Face ID | None, Face ID | None, Face ID |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | None | None | None |
| Particular options | MagSafe, Qi2 charging (as much as 15W), Motion button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Defend, Emergency SOS, satellite tv for pc connectivity, IP68 resistance | Motion button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Defend, Emergency SOS, satellite tv for pc connectivity, IP68 resistance | Apple N1 wi-fi networking chip (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread. Motion button. Digital camera Management button. Dynamic Island. Apple Intelligence. Visible Intelligence. Twin eSIM. 1 to three,000 nits brightness show vary. IP68 resistance. Colours: black, white, mist blue, sage, lavender. Quick cost as much as 50% in 20 minutes utilizing 40W adapter or greater by way of charging cable. Quick cost as much as 50% in half-hour utilizing 30W adapter or greater by way of MagSafe Charger. |
| US worth begins at | $599 (128GB) | $599 (128GB) | $829 (256GB) |
