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Just like last year iPhone 16eApple recently announced iPhone 17e It is an addition for beginners iPhone collection.
Starting at $599, the 17E has quite a few upgrades over the 16E: double the base storage at 256GB, an upgraded A19 processor and magsafe Compatibility.
Watch this: The iPhone 17E has more features for the same $599 price
Apple isn’t the only mobile phone company offering entry-level phones. Samsung and Google both have their own budget mobile devices.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (starts at $650 for 128GB) and brand new from Google Pixel 10a (Starts at $499 for 128GB.) With attractive designs and powerful features, all three phones are compelling and affordable alternatives to their more expensive siblings.
Here’s how the iPhone 17E compares to the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Google Pixel 10A.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.
Presentation and design
Apple’s iPhone 17E has the smallest screen of the trio with a 6.1-inch OLED display. Google’s Pixel 10A isn’t much larger thanks to its 6.3-inch display. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE makes it the largest ever.
The iPhone 17E also doesn’t get points for its 60Hz refresh rate, especially compared to the 120Hz displays on the Pixel 10A and Galaxy S25 FE, which offer smoother scrolling and more responsive gameplay. However, it will be less clear if you’re coming from a non-Pro iPhone 16 or earlier.
If you want a small, lightweight phone, the iPhone 17E stands above the rest. It weighs just 5.88 ounces (167 grams), which is lighter than the Pixel 10A at 6.5 ounces (183 grams) and significantly lighter than the Galaxy S25 FE at 6.7 ounces (190 grams).
The iPhone 17E has a 6.1-inch display, which is smaller than the Pixel 10A (6.3-inch) and Galaxy S25 FE (6.7-inch).
Cameras
The iPhone 17E has only one 48-megapixel camera, compared to the two on the base iPhone 17. As with the 16E, the 17E mitigates the lack of a second camera by using a crop of the sensor to gain 2x zoom.
Other entry-level phones certainly do better on the camera front. The Pixel 10A has a 48MP wide camera and a 13MP ultra-wide camera, while the Galaxy S25 FE has a 50MP wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP 3x telephoto camera.
All three phones have similar front cameras. The iPhone 17E has a 12-megapixel selfie camera, the Pixel 10A has a 13-megapixel camera, and the Galaxy S25 FE has a 12-megapixel camera.
There is a single 48MP wide camera on the back of the iPhone 17E.
Price, storage, processor and battery
While the iPhone 16E has 128GB of base storage, the iPhone 17E has double that at 256GB. The 128GB Pixel 10A starts at $499, but its 256GB model has the same price as the iPhone 17E at $599. Samsung’s base 128GB Galaxy S25 FE is a bit more expensive at $650, while its 256GB version is priced at $710. However, you may be able to get the S25 FE on sale from select retailers.
The iPhone 17E is powered by Apple’s newer A19 processor (quad-core instead of the penta-core found in the base iPhone 17), while the Pixel 10A comes with Google’s Tensor G4 and the Galaxy S25 FE uses Samsung’s Exynos 2400 processor.
The Pixel 10A’s two rear cameras are housed within a flush island on the back of the phone.
iPhone 17E has the smallest battery ever, at 4,005 mAh. On the other hand, the Pixel 10A has a 5,100 mAh battery while the Galaxy S25 FE has a 4,900 mAh battery.
All three have some form of wireless charging. The iPhone 17E supports MagSafe and Qi2 charging at up to 15W, and the Pixel 10A has 10W wireless charging. The Galaxy S25 FE also supports 15W wireless charging and is said to be Qi2 ready, meaning it doesn’t have Qi2 magnets, but you can use it with third-party magnetic cases.
Check out the chart below for additional comparison between Apple’s iPhone 17E, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE, and Google’s Pixel 10A.
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17E, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Google Pixel 10A
| Apple iPhone 17E | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 10a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED screen; 2,532 x 1,170 pixels; 60 Hz refresh rate | 6.7 inches AMOLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels; 120 Hz refresh rate | 6.3 inch POLED, 2424 x 1080 pixels, variable refresh rate 60-120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 460 dpi | 385 dpi | 422 dpi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.78×2.82×0.31 | 6.4x3x0.3 | 6.1×2.9×0.4 |
| Dimensions(mm) | 146.7×71.5×7.8 | 161.3×76.6×7.4 | 154.7×73.3×8.9 |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 167 grams (5.88 ounces) | 190 g (6.7 oz) | 183 g (6.5 oz) |
| Mobile software | iOS 26 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| camera | 48 MP (wide) | 50 MP (wide), 12 MP (ultra-wide), 8 MP (3x zoom) | 48 MP (wide), 13 MP (ultra wide) |
| Front camera | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Capture video | 4K | 8 k | 4K |
| Processor | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM + Storage | RAM Unknown + 256GB, 512GB | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB | 8GB + 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | no one | no one | no one |
| battery | 4,005 mAh | 4,900 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | None, Face ID | Under the offer | Under the offer |
| conductor | USB C | USB C | USB C |
| Headphone jack | no one | no one | no one |
| Special features | MagSafe, Qi2 charging (up to 15W), Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, Satellite calling, IP68 resistant | Up to 1900 nits brightness, 7 years of OS and security updates, 5G (mmWave), IP68 water and dust resistance, Wireless PowerShare for charging other devices, 45W wired charging (charger not included), Galaxy AI, Wi-Fi 6E | 7 years of OS, security and Pixel features, Gorilla Glass 3 cover, IP68 dust and water resistance, 3000 nits peak brightness, 2000000:1 contrast ratio, 30W fast charging with 45W charging adapter (charger not included), Qi-certified 10W wireless charging, Satellite SOS, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 6, Dual SIM (nano SIM) + eSIM), Camera Trainer, Add Me, Best Shot, Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, Image Masking, Super Zoom, Search Circle; Colors: Lavender, Berry, Mist, Obsidian (Black) |
| US price starts from | $599 (256GB) | $650 (128GB), $710 (256GB) | $499 (128GB) |