Apple
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
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