The most affordable entry into the modern iPhone ecosystem.
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 February 28 |
| Body | Dimensions: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm Weight: 170 g Build: Aluminum frame Glass back Ceramic Shield front SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM Affordable Apple Intelligence |
| Display | Type: Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz 2000 nits Size: 6.1 inches Res: 1179 x 2556 pixels Protection: Ceramic Shield |
| Platform | OS: iOS 19 Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm) CPU: Hexa-core GPU: Apple GPU (5-core) |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM 256GB 8GB RAM NVMe |
| Camera | Single: 48 MP (wide) f/1.6 dual pixel PDAF OIS Features: Apple Intelligence Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Video: 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps |
| Comms/Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth: 5.3 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Ion 3500 mAh Charging: 20W wired 15W MagSafe |
| Colors | Midnight Starlight Ocean Blue Coral |
The iPhone 17e brings the core Apple experience to a much more accessible price point in 2026. Replacing the older budget lines, it features the modern design language with Face ID and the Dynamic Island. Powered by the incredibly capable A19 chip and packing 8GB of RAM, it fully supports Apple Intelligence, allowing you to use advanced AI writing tools and image generation. It keeps costs down by utilizing a single, highly capable 48MP main camera that also provides a lossless 2x optical quality crop for portraits. While the screen remains 60Hz, the color accuracy and brightness are top-tier. It is the perfect upgrade for users holding onto older iPhones.
*Estimated based on current flagship market trends.