Apple Inc. has introduced its most budget-friendly iPhone of the year, the iPhone 17 E, offering strong performance in a compact form.
The phone runs on the new A19 chip and brings enhanced artificial intelligence features. It sports a 6.1-inch OLED display and supports MagSafe, making it an appealing choice for buyers looking for solid features at a lower price.
In terms of design, the iPhone 17 E looks similar to last year’s iPhone 16 E but comes with improved internal hardware. It keeps the familiar notch for the 12MP front camera. On the back, there is a single 48MP camera that supports 4K video recording and improved portrait shots.
Apple’s in-house C1X modem delivers faster internet performance, while Ceramic Shield 2 adds stronger protection against drops.
Other features include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, resistance to water and dust, satellite connectivity, eSIM support, and iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence capabilities.
The starting price is $599 for the 256GB version, while the 512GB model is priced at $799. The iPhone 17 E will go on sale worldwide from March 11 and will be offered in black, white, and a new soft pink shade.
iPhone 17 E Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 26.3 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4005 mAh, fast wired charging, 15W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging |
| Price | $599 |