The Apple iPhone 17e is Apple's most accessible iPhone, designed to bring the core iPhone experience to a wider audience without the premium flagship price. Powered by Apple's latest A-series chip, it delivers the same class-leading performance and efficiency found in more expensive models. The compact form factor is comfortable in one hand and makes it a great choice for users who prefer a smaller, lighter phone. The camera system punches well above its price class, producing stunning photos and videos with Apple's signature color science and computational photography. iOS delivers a smooth, secure, and seamlessly integrated software experience. For budget-conscious iPhone enthusiasts or those switching from Android, the iPhone 17e is the smartest entry point into the Apple ecosystem.
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Launch |
Announced |
2026, March 02 |
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Status |
Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
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Features |
Sensors |
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass,
barometer |
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Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
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Display |
Type |
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200
nits (peak) |
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Size |
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
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Resolution |
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
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Protection |
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
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Anti-reflective coating |
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Network |
Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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3G bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
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4G bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25,
26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575 |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26,
28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3634 |
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5G bands |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38,
40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575 |
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41,
48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3634 |
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Speed |
HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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Platform |
OS |
iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
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Chipset |
Apple A19 (3 nm) |
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CPU |
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
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GPU |
Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
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Body |
Dimensions |
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
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Weight |
169 g (5.96 oz) |
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Build |
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum
frame |
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SIM |
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max
2 at a time; International) |
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· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) |
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· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
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IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to
6m for 30 min) |
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Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
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Comms |
WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
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Bluetooth |
5.3, A2DP, LE |
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Positioning |
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS,
QZSS, NavIC |
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NFC |
Yes |
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Radio |
No |
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USB |
USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Main Camera |
Single |
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF,
OIS |
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Features |
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial)
audio |
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Video |
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby
Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
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Selfie camera |
Single |
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF |
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SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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Features |
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo
sound rec. |
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Video |
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby
Vision HDR |
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Sound |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
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3.5mm jack |
No |
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Memory |
Card slot |
No |
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Internal |
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
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NVMe |
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Battery |
Type |
Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
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Charging |
Wired, 50% in 30 min |
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15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 |
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Misc |
Colors |
Black, White, Soft Pink |
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Models |
A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5 |
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SAR |
1.20 W/kg (head)
1.20 W/kg (body) |
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SAR EU |
1.49 W/kg (head)
1.49 W/kg (body) |
Carrier Compatibility:
Final Summary: The Apple iPhone 17e is the most affordable iPhone offering, delivering Apple's A-series chip performance, a capable camera, seamless iOS, and full US carrier compatibility at an accessible price point.
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