Apple iPhone 17e / Specification

Name: Apple iPhone 17e
Brand: Apple

The Apple iPhone 17e is the entry-level model of the iPhone 17 lineup, announced on March 2, 2026 and released on March 11, 2026 as the successor to the iPhone 16e. It carries the Apple A19 chip (with a binned 4-core GPU) and 8 GB of RAM, ships with iOS 26 and supports Apple Intelligence. Storage starts at 256 GB, double the 128 GB base of the 16e, with a 512 GB option also available.

The 17e keeps the same chassis dimensions and front design as the iPhone 13, 14 and 16e, with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that uses a notch rather than the Dynamic Island, an aluminium frame, a ceramic-coated glass back and an IP68 rating. The new Ceramic Shield 2 front glass and the Action Button are added, while the Camera Control found on other iPhone 17 models is omitted. Imaging is handled by a single 48 MP Fusion rear camera with sensor-shift OIS and 2x optical-quality zoom, plus a 12 MP TrueDepth front camera for Face ID and selfies; the camera system is largely unchanged from the 16e.

Connectivity uses Apple's in-house C1X modem with 5G, though the phone is limited to Wi-Fi 6 because it lacks the N1 wireless chip used by the rest of the lineup. A 4005 mAh battery supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging and reaches 50% in about 30 minutes. The iPhone 17e is offered in Soft Pink, White and Black. From about $599.

Display

Multi touch: Yes
Protection: Ceramic Shield 2 glass
Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels, 460 ppi
Size: 6.1 inches
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak), notch

Body

Build: Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminium frame
Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Other: - IP68 dust/water resistant - Action button
SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (eSIM-only in the US and select markets)
Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)

Memory

Card slot: No
Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Platform

Chipset: Apple A19
CPU: Hexa-core
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core)
OS: iOS 26 (shipped with iOS 26.3)

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 4005 mAh, MagSafe wireless charging 25W, Qi2, 50% in 30 min

Network

Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Launch

Announced: 2026, February
Status: Available. Released 2026, March 11

Camera

Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Smart HDR 5, Photographic Styles, Night mode, Apple Intelligence
Primary: 48 MP, f/1.6 (wide), PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 2x optical-quality zoom (single camera)
Secondary: 12 MP, f/1.9, TrueDepth (Face ID), 4K@25/30/60fps
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p, Dolby Vision HDR, spatial audio

Sound

3.5mm jack: No
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms

Bluetooth: 5.3
GPS: Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC: Yes (Apple Pay)
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, hotspot

Features

Other: - Apple C1X modem - Apple Intelligence - 5G - Ultra Wideband support
Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Misc

Colors: Soft Pink White Black
price: About $599