An iPhone 17E is the followup to final yr’s $599 iPhone 16E.
Apple on Monday unveiled its latest funds cellphone, the iPhone 17E. Like final yr, it begins at $599 (£599, AU$999), however it comes with 256GB of base storage — double final yr’s entry-level iPhone 16E. Maybe the largest improve: the iPhone 17E helps MagSafe, so you possibly can cost wirelessly sooner and fasten equipment like stands, wallets and instances.
Apple’s latest-generation A19 chip powers the iPhone 17E, which is similar 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 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 digital camera and, with sensor cropping, provides 2x magnification. Though the digital camera {hardware} could also be just like final yr’s, including an A19 chip to the 17E might increase picture high quality. There’s additionally a 12-megapixel selfie digital camera, however no Middle Stage digital camera — the function that debuted on the iPhone Air and 17 lineup that may robotically change 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 provides 3x the scratch resistance of the iPhone 16E and reduces glare. There isn’t any Dynamic Island or always-on show, setting it other than the baseline iPhone 17.
Apple has lastly introduced MagSafe to its funds 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 ranking for mud and water resistance.
There’s nonetheless no Digital camera Management button, however you possibly can entry Visible Intelligence from the cellphone’s Management Panel. You may discover different Apple Intelligence options on board, together with Stay Translation, Name Screening and Clear Up. There’s an Motion button to shortly entry your favourite options and apps.
The iPhone 17E’s battery can final by way of 26 hours of video playback, in keeping 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 yr’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 checks.
With wired charging, the iPhone 17E can attain 50% battery in about half-hour, in keeping 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 start Wednesday, March 4, at 6:15 a.m. PT, and the cellphone goes on sale March 11. It is available in black, white and gentle pink, and there is additionally a 512GB storage possibility, 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 fee | 6.1-inch OLED show; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh fee | 6.1-inch OLED show; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh fee | 6.3-inch OLED; 2,622×1,206 pixel decision; 1-120Hz variable refresh fee |
| 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.) |
| Cell software program | iOS 26 | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Digital camera | 48-megapixel (large) | 48-megapixel (large) | 48-megapixel (large) 48-megapixel (ultrawide) |
| Entrance-facing digital camera | 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) |
