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Device summary
Apple
iPhone 17e
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | $599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 146.6 mm × 8.3 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 169 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A19 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 77 mm · 3× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi | MagSafe, Qi |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | — | 26 h |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | $599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 146.6 mm × 8.3 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 169 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A19 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 77 mm · 3× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi | MagSafe, Qi |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | — | 26 h |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPhone 17e
18 g lighter
Thickness
iPhone 17e
0.5 mm thinner · minor difference
Width
iPhone 17e
0.9 mm wider · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPhone 17e is 0.9 mm (1.3% relative to iPhone 15 Pro) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPhone 17e is 0.1 mm (0.1% relative to iPhone 15 Pro) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPhone 15 Pro is 0.5 mm (6.4% relative to iPhone 17e) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPhone 17e is 18 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 17e
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPhone 15 Pro
No source link is recorded for this model yet. Treat its listed figures as unverified.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 17e Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPhone 17e
Strengths
- MagSafe support versus the iPhone 16e
- 256GB base storage at $599
- A19 performance for everyday tasks
Compromises
- 60Hz display feels behind the iPhone 17
- Single rear camera limits framing options
- Notch design reads as older generation