Apple just announced the iPhone 17e, and it has some great features. It now comes with a base storage size of 256GB and MagSafe wireless charging.
While the previous model, the iPhone 16e, had wireless charging, it didn’t support MagSafe-style accessories. When it comes to the specs, you have a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with up to 1200 nits of brightness and all powered by the A19 chip.
As for the camera, the iPhone 17e has a 48MP Fusion camera that has 2x telephoto zoom. Apple says this camera can still capture great detail and even deliver in low-light settings. It can still record 4K60 fps Dolby Vision and even Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro.
From Apple’s Press Release:
Apple today announced iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup. At the heart of iPhone 17e is the latest-generation A19, which delivers exceptional performance for everything users do. iPhone 17e also features C1X, the latest-generation cellular modem designed by Apple, which is up to 2x faster than C1 in iPhone 16e. The 48MP Fusion camera captures stunning photos, including next-generation portraits, and 4K Dolby Vision video. It also enables an optical-quality 2x Telephoto — like having two cameras in one.
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display features Ceramic Shield 2, offering 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare.1 With MagSafe, users can enjoy fast wireless charging and access to a vast ecosystem of accessories like chargers and cases. And when iPhone 17e users are outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, Apple’s groundbreaking satellite features — including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite — help them stay connected when it matters most.2
Available in three elegant colors with a premium matte finish — black, white, and a beautiful new soft pink — iPhone 17e will be available for pre-order beginning Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting Wednesday, March 11. iPhone 17e will start at 256GB of storage for $599 — 2x the entry storage from the previous generation at the same starting price, and 4x more than iPhone 12 — giving users more space for high-resolution photos, 4K videos, apps, games, and more.
Apple iPhone 17e Camera Samples (Press Release)
iPhone 17e Pricing and Availability
The price stayed the same at $599, but it starts at 256GB and $799 for the 512GB size, which is actually $100 less than last year’s iPhone 16e 512GB, priced at $899. Apple is keeping the e-series affordable, with the iPhone 17e staying at the same starting price while adding more features. It’s available in three colors: black, white, and soft pink.
