iPhone 17e key specs

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR

Rear camera: 48MP Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide

Battery: 26 hours video playback 

Storage: 256GB, 512GB

Colour options

Black, White, Sage, Mist Blue, Lavender

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Two advanced cameras in one​

The 48MP Fusion camera delivers optical-quality 2x Telephoto. And next-generation portraits let you capture the moment in photos and turn them into beautiful portraits later by adding a background blur after the shot.​

A19 Chip. Blasts and lasts.

A19 makes everything you do feel fast and fluid for years to come – including powerful AAA gaming, 4K streaming and more.​


Designed to last

iPhone 17e is protected by Ceramic Shield 2 [1] on the front, with 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation.​


Stunning display​

The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display makes photos pop and text easy to read. [2]  And the seven-layer anti-reflective coating reduces glare – even in bright sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

iPhone 17e is a more affordable option with plenty of top features, but there are a few differences. iPhone 17 has an 18MP Center Stage camera for selfies, but iPhone 17e has the same 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera that’s standard on many previous iPhone models. iPhone 17e has one rear camera and no Ultra-Wide lens, but there are two on iPhone 17.

iPhone 17e doesn’t offer the 120Hz ProMotion support with Always-On display that iPhone 17 has. It also has a slightly smaller display at 6.1 inches vs 6.3 inches on iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 display can become 25% brighter than iPhone 17e.

In terms of battery, iPhone 17e has 26 hours video playback vs 30 hours on iPhone 17. And iPhone 17 has slightly faster fast-charging capabilities than iPhone 17e.

iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5in display with 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.1in display with a 60Hz refresh rate on iPhone 17e. iPhone 17e doesn’t feature the Always-on display and Dynamic Island that’s available on iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 Air features an 18MP front-facing camera; the iPhone 17e has a 12MP selfie camera and doesn’t feature the Camera Control button.

It was announced on 2 March 2026, and went on sale from 11 March.

Yes, it supports MagSafe charging with Qi2 support, allowing for wireless charging at up to 15W. Apple says the iPhone 17e can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes.

Yes, so if you don’t have mobile service or Wi-Fi, it can connect to a satellite so you can send and receive messages and Tapbacks.

Yes, it has wireless charging at up to 15W.

The 48MP Fusion camera delivers two cameras in one, with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto lens for getting closer to subjects and capturing stunning portraits. It also has a 12MP front-facing camera.

Yes, it features Apple Intelligence.

It’s available in Black, White and Soft Pink.

iPhone 17e has an all-day battery life, giving you 26 hours of video playback.

Yes, it has a SIM card slot and supports eSIM too.

It features an A19 chip which makes everything fast and fluid - including powerful AAA gaming, 4K streaming and more.​

No, iPhone 17e doesn’t have Dynamic Island.

Yes, it’s rated IP68 for water and dust resistance. That’s resistant to a maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529​.

It comes in 256GB and 512GB storage options.

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