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The iPhone 17E is a follow-up to last year’s $599 iPhone 16E.
Apple on Monday unveiled its latest budget phone, the… iPhone 17e. Like last year, it starts at $599 (£599, AU$999), but comes with 256GB of base storage – double last year’s entry-level iPhone 16e. Perhaps the biggest upgrade: supports iPhone 17E magsafeso you can charge wirelessly faster and connect accessories like stands, wallets, and cases.
Apple’s latest-generation A19 chip powers the iPhone 17E, which is the same chip found in the baseline iPhone 17. But there’s a small caveat: The iPhone 17E has a quad-core GPU, versus five cores in the regular iPhone 17. There’s also Apple’s C1X cellular modem, which the company says is twice as fast as the C1 found on the iPhone 16E.
The iPhone 17E has a 48-megapixel rear camera that, with the sensor cropped, offers 2x zoom. Although the camera hardware may be similar to last year’s, the addition of the A19 chip to the 17E could boost image quality. There’s also a 12MP selfie camera, but no Central camera – The feature appeared first on iPhone Air And 17 groups can automatically switch between portrait and landscape orientation without having to rotate the phone.
The 6.1-inch display is protected by Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers 3x the scratch resistance of the iPhone 16E and reduces glare. nothing Dynamic island Or the always-on display, which distinguishes it from the basic iPhone 17.
Apple has finally brought MagSafe to its budget iPhone.
the iPhone 17e It’s fitted with an aluminum frame and weighs 169g – making it just 2g heavier than the iPhone 16E, despite the addition of MagSafe. Rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
None yet Camera control buttonbut you can access Visual intelligence From the phone’s control panel. You will find others Apple intelligence Onboard features, including live translation, call screening and cleaning. There is an action button to quickly access your favorite features and apps.
The iPhone 17E’s battery can last for 26 hours of video playback, according to Apple. This is helped by the A19 processor, C1X cellular modem, and Advanced Power Management. iOS 26“, Apple notes. Because the new phone has the same battery capacity as last year’s iPhone 17E and should hold up well despite its budget-friendly price tag, judging by the iPhone 16E’s performance in CNET battery tests.
With wired charging, the iPhone 17E can reach 50% battery in about 30 minutes, according to Apple. MagSafe boosts wireless charging from 7.5W on the iPhone 16E to 15W on the iPhone 17E.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 17E begin Wednesday, March 4, at 6:15 a.m. PT, and the phone will go on sale March 11. It comes in black, white and soft pink, and there is also a 512GB storage option, along with a 256GB base.
iPhone 17E vs iPhone 16E specifications,
| Apple iPhone 17E | Apple iPhone 16E | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED screen; 2,532 x 1,170 pixels; 60 Hz refresh rate | 6.1-inch OLED screen; 2,532 x 1,170 pixels; 60 Hz refresh rate | 6.3 inch OLED; Resolution: 2,622 x 1,206 pixels; Variable refresh rate 1-120Hz |
| Pixel density | 460 dpi | 460 dpi | 460 dpi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches. | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches. | 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches |
| Dimensions(mm) | 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) | 169 grams (5.96 ounces) | 167 grams (5.88 ounces) | 177 grams (6.24 ounces) |
| Mobile software | iOS 26 | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| camera | 48 MP (wide) | 48 MP (wide) | 48 MP (wide) 48 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Capture video | 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 | no one | no one | no one |
| battery | 4,005 mAh | 4,005 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Fingerprint sensor | None, Face ID | None, Face ID | None, Face ID |
| 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 | Action Button, Apple C1 5G Modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Shield, Emergency SOS, Satellite Calling, IP68 Resistant | Apple N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread. Action button. Camera control button. Dynamic island. Apple intelligence. Visual intelligence. Dual SIM card. Brightness display range from 1 to 3000 nits. IP68 resistance. Colors: Black, White, Misty Blue, Sage, Lavender. Fast charge up to 50% in 20 minutes using a 40W or higher adapter via the charging cable. Fast charge up to 50% in 30 minutes using a 30W or higher adapter via a MagSafe charger. |
| US price starts from | $599 (128GB) | $599 (128GB) | $829 (256GB) |