PhoneApple · Launched Mar 2026
iPhone
17e
Apple's most affordable iPhone, now with the A19 chip, MagSafe and 256 GB to start.
About US$689 · €623 · £521 (converted at ECB rates of 13 Nov 2026; not local prices)
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The spec sheet
Launch specifications from Apple's announcement.
Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz.
Apple A19. Up to 8 GB RAM.
48 MP main. Front: 12 MP.
15 W wireless · Up to 26 hours video playback
iOS 26. Still getting iOS updates. Apple doesn't publish an end date in advance. Source
IP68 dust and water resistance.
Colours: Soft Pink, White, Black.
iPhone 17e overview
The iPhone 17e is a smartphone from Apple that launched in India in Mar 2026 at ₹64,900 for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant, with 2 storage options in total. It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, and runs on the Apple A19 with iOS 26. On the back there is a single 48 MP main camera; the front camera is 12 MP, and video recording goes up to 4K 60 fps Dolby Vision. It weighs 170 g, is 7.8 mm thick and is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. It comes in Soft Pink, White, Black.
iPhone 17e pros, cons and verdict
Pros
- 48 MP main camera for detailed photos
- Long battery life: up to 26 hours of video playback
- USB-C port
- Supports Apple Intelligence
Cons
- 60 Hz screen: scrolling is less smooth than on the ProMotion models
- No dedicated telephoto lens, so zoom is limited
Our verdict. The iPhone 17e suits people who want current iPhone features at the lowest price. Its strongest points are the 48 MP main camera and up to 26 hours of video playback. The trade-offs are a 60 Hz screen and no telephoto lens.
SpecsDrop's take, worked out from launch specifications and prices compared with the other iPhones on this site. It is not a hands-on review.
About the iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e is a smartphone developed and marketed by Apple as part of the iPhone product line. It was announced on March 2, 2026, and positioned as the entry-level model within the iPhone 17 lineup. At launch, like the iPhone 16e, it had a starting price of US$599, but with 256 GB of storage as opposed to 128 GB. It was later raised to US$699 on September 9, 2026.
iPhone 17e full specifications
- Launched
- Mar 2026
- Type
- Phone
- Display
- 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
- Chipset
- Apple A19
- RAM
- 8 GB (third-party figure, Apple doesn't publish it)
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- Rear cameras
- 48 MP main
- Front camera
- 12 MP
- Video
- 4K 60 fps Dolby Vision
- Battery
- Up to 26 hours video playback
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Software
- iOS 26
- Updates until
- Still supported, no end date published
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Weight
- 170 g
- Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Colours
- Soft Pink, White, Black
- Launch price
- ₹64,900
