Apple Newsroom:
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
2× 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 2× Telephoto — like having two cameras in one. The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
display features Ceramic Shield 2, offering 3× better scratch
resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare. 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.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 — 2× the entry storage from the
previous generation at the same starting price, and 4× more than
iPhone 12 — giving users more space for high-resolution photos,
4K videos, apps, games, and more.
The main year-over-year changes from the 16e:
- MagSafe, the absence of which felt like the one bit of marketing spite in the 16e.
- An additional color other than black or white.
- SoC goes from A18 to A19, the same chip in the iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 has 5 GPU cores; the 17e only 4. No big whoop.
- Improved camera with next-gen portraits. I found the 16e camera to be surprisingly good.
- Ceramic Shield 2 on the front glass.
- Base storage goes from 128 to 256 GB, while the price remains $600.
- The 512 GB version drops from $900 to $800.
That’s about it. Here’s a preset version of Apple’s iPhone Compare page with the iPhone 17, 17e, and 16e.
