Apple iPhone 17e
Price:
$599
(originally launched at $599)
256GB base variant · Launched March 11, 2026 · Current Status: Available
Apple iPhone 17e is Apple's most affordable iPhone 17 series device, replacing the iPhone 16e. It features an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with Ceramic Shield 2 front protection, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a notch, a single 48MP Fusion camera with 2x optical-quality telephoto, 12MP Center Stage front camera, MagSafe charging up to 15W, 8GB RAM, and the 3nm A19 chip with 4-core GPU and Neural Accelerators.
LAUNCH
| Announced | March 2, 2026 |
| Released | March 11, 2026 |
| Status | Available |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels (Super Retina XDR) |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz (standard — no ProMotion) |
| Display Type | LTPS Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Haptic Touch |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR) |
| Features | Notch, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 — 3x better scratch resistance, reduced glare |
| Always-On Display | Not supported |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm, N3P) — binned version |
| CPU | 6-core (4.26 GHz clock speed) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Neural Engine | Yes (16-core Neural Engine) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
| Cooling | Passive cooling |
| Operating System | Launched with iOS 26; fully compatible with latest iOS releases |
| Machine Learning / AI | A19 Neural Engine; Apple Intelligence: Supported |
| Graphics Support | Metal 3, Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | 60 FPS on Extreme frame rate settings; 90 FPS not supported (60Hz display) |
| Free Fire | Stable 60 FPS on Ultra graphics settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS; 120 FPS not supported (60Hz display) |
| Genshin Impact | Maintains 50–60 FPS average on Medium-High settings |
| Asphalt 9: Legends | Stable 60 FPS on 60 FPS graphic preset |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Powered by 8GB RAM and the 4-core A19 GPU with Neural Accelerators, providing reliable performance for everyday gaming. 4-core GPU means slightly lower gaming performance than standard iPhone 17's 5-core GPU. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v10 Total | ~1,900,000 – 2,084,100 (third-party test results across iOS v10 database) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~440,000 – 460,000 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~590,000 – 620,000 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~330,000 – 350,000 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~390,000 – 410,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~3,320 – 3,459 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~8,373 – 9,241 |
| Geekbench 6 Metal (GPU) | ~31,000 – 31,597 |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 48 MP Fusion, f/1.6, OIS, 2x optical-quality telephoto, up to 10x digital zoom |
| Ultra Wide | Not available (single rear camera) |
| LiDAR Scanner | No |
| Camera Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, Night Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (6 effects), True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Panorama (up to 63MP) |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 12 MP TrueDepth camera |
| Features | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4K video recording, Slo-mo video (1080p @ 120fps), Retina Flash, Animoji & Memoji |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60fps, Slo-mo 1080p @ 120/240fps, Spatial Audio recording, Audio Mix, Wind noise reduction |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 6x digital zoom |
| ProRes | Not Supported |
| Cinematic Mode | Not supported |
| Action Mode | Not supported |
| Front Video | 4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120fps |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | ~4005 mAh |
| Video Playback | Up to 26 hours |
| Streamed Video | Up to 21 hours |
CHARGING
| Wired Charging | Fast charging via USB-C (up to 50% in ~30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher) |
| Fast Charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery) |
| MagSafe | Yes — 15W wireless charging |
| Qi Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi2 up to 15W) |
| Reverse Wired Charging | Not supported |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes (sub-6 GHz; Apple C1X modem; no mmWave) |
| 4G | Yes, Gigabit-class LTE (4x4 MIMO) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — no Wi-Fi 7 support |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with LE — no Bluetooth 6.0 support |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay & reader mode) |
| UWB | Not supported |
| eSIM | Yes — eSIM only in US, Canada, Japan, Mexico |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) |
| Display Output | Native DisplayPort support over USB-C |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (Global); eSIM only in select countries |
| Network | GSM/CDMA, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Roadside Assistance via Satellite |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Face ID | Yes (TrueDepth camera system in notch) |
| Crash Detection | Yes |
| Action Button | Yes (customizable for Silent mode, Camera, Flashlight, Focus, Voice Memo, Shortcut) |
| Camera Control | Not supported |
| Motion | High-g Accelerometer, High dynamic range Gyroscope, Barometer |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Spatial audio playback, Stereo speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Dolby Atmos playback supported) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
SOFTWARE FEATURES
| Apple Intelligence | Supported — Live Translation, Visual Intelligence (on-screen actions), on-device foundation model, Call Screening, Hold Assist |
| Siri | Yes, hands-free "Siri" or "Hey Siri" |
| Apple Pay | Yes (via Face ID) |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum (85% recycled) |
| Front Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 — 3x better scratch resistance |
| Back Protection | Glass back |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (6 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 169 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal NVMe storage only) |
| 256GB |
$599
|
| 512GB |
$799
|
MISC
| Model Number | A3552 / A3553 / A3554 / A3555 |
Overall: The iPhone 17e replaces the iPhone 16e as Apple's most affordable iPhone. Key upgrades include the A19 chip with Neural Accelerators and 4-core GPU, Ceramic Shield 2, MagSafe charging up to 15W (up from 7.5W Qi), and 256GB base storage at the same $599 price point. Compromises compared to standard iPhone 17 include a 60Hz notch display, 4-core GPU (vs 5-core), single rear camera, Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 7), and USB 2.0 speeds.
IPHONE 17E IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | A19 with 4-core GPU and Neural Accelerators delivers solid daily performance. 8GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking and Apple Intelligence support. Geekbench scores: ~3,320 single-core, ~8,373 multi-core, ~31,000 Metal. |
| Display & Build | 6.1-inch OLED with notch; aluminum frame with Ceramic Shield 2 protection (3x better scratch resistance); lightweight at 169g, though capped at 60Hz. |
| Camera | 48MP single camera with 2x optical-quality zoom; 12MP front camera with next-generation portraits; lacks ultra-wide lens and versatility. |
| Battery | ~4005 mAh battery with up to 26 hours video playback. MagSafe charging now supported (15W), a major upgrade over previous Qi-only 7.5W. |
| 5G | Apple C1X modem supports sub-6GHz 5G; no mmWave support. |
| Apple Intelligence | Fully supported — key upgrade over previous SE models. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 2.0), Wi-Fi 6 (no Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.3 (no Bluetooth 6.0), MagSafe, no UWB. |
| iOS Support | Fully supported on latest iOS releases with years of updates ahead. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.
Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.