Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 17e
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $599 | $599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 169 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 × 1170 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 4-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 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), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $599 | $599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 169 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 × 1170 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 4-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 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), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPhone 16e
2 g lighter · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPhone 16e
Strengths
- Strong battery reports for a compact iPhone
- Light 167 g weight with excellent handling
- A18 performance for everyday tasks
Compromises
- No native MagSafe support
- 60Hz display and notch-era front design
- Single rear camera limits framing options
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