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Apple iPhone 17e

Released March 2026 · Full specs on GSMArena

76

✓ Reviewers agree · spread ±2

Consensus of 3 reviews. How this is calculated.

Tom's Guide78
Tech Advisor77
The Verge73
Each dot is one review, adjusted for how that publication usually scores; the line is our consensus. The closer the dots sit to the line, the more the reviewers agree.

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

What the reviewers said

Tech Advisor

4/5Mar 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
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Tom's Guide

4/5Mar 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
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The Verge

7/10Mar 9, 2026

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 →

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