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Apple iPhone 17e Released March 2026 · Full specs on GSMArena
Key specs
Released March 2026
Launch price (US) $599
Form factor Standard
OS iOS
Display 6.1″
Main camera 48 MP
Telephoto lens No
Wired charging 20 W
Chipset Apple A19
Base storage 256 GB
Weight 160 g
Water resistance IP68 Ranked in What the reviewers said Tech Advisor 4/5 Mar 11, 2026 A strong entry-level iPhone with great performance, long battery life, and a capable camera in a compact design. Compromises like the 60Hz display and slower charging are not deal breakers…
Lovely, compact, lightweight design Great performance from A19 chip Brilliant battery life MagSafe now included Capable single rear camera with good results 60Hz display lacks smooth scrolling Charging tops out at 20W wired No Camera Control button Front camera lacks iPhone 17 tricks Read the full review at Tech Advisor → Tom's Guide 4/5 Mar 9, 2026 A refined budget iPhone that finally adds MagSafe and 256GB storage at the same price, though camera and 60Hz display remain dated.
Finally adds MagSafe support Strong A19 chip performance 256GB starting storage at same price Same $599 starting price Good portrait mode with edge detection Single rear camera, no major camera improvements Still limited to 60Hz refresh rate Screen slightly dimmer than predecessor Camera results nearly identical to iPhone 16e Read the full review at Tom's Guide → The iPhone 17E is a better value than the 16E, with MagSafe and 256GB base storage, but the regular iPhone 17 is worth the extra $200 if affordable.
MagSafe support now included 256GB base storage at the same $599 price Battery life looks solid so far Same processor as the iPhone 17 Strong modem connection on moving train No always-on display Screen limited to 60Hz No ultrawide camera Single rear camera with smaller sensor than iPhone 17 No upgraded selfie camera Read the full review at The Verge → Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
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