On 2 February 2026, Apple announced the latest phone in the iPhone 17 series: the iPhone 17e, the entry-level iPhone model. On this page you’ll find all the specifications of the new iPhone and can choose which one suits you best.
The iPhone 17e has a robust aluminium frame and an improved Ceramic Shield 2 display on the front, making the screen up to 3 times more scratch-resistant than that of the iPhone 16e. The 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR display offers razor-sharp visuals, and the iPhone 17e is available in 3 elegant colours with a matte finish: black, white and soft pink.
The iPhone 17e’s 48 MP Fusion camera combines the power of 2 advanced lenses, allowing you to capture sharp, high-resolution photos and detailed 4K videos. You can zoom in with 2x optical-quality zoom and then enlarge digitally up to 10x. The new Portrait mode helps you quickly and easily take impressive portrait photos.
With 256 GB or 512 GB of storage, you’ll have plenty of space for high-resolution photos, 4K videos, apps, games and all your other favourite content.
The A19 chip from the iPhone 17 series gives the iPhone 17e a significant performance boost, ensuring everything you do runs smoothly and incredibly fast. The C1X modem is twice as fast as the C1 modem in the iPhone 16e, so you can stream without interruptions and enjoy high-level gaming. Thanks to the A19 chip and the powerful battery, the iPhone 17e lasts a long time and lets you play videos for around 26 hours. With a 20-watt or higher iPhone adapter, you can charge the battery to about 50% in just half an hour. In addition, the iPhone 17e supports special MagSafe phone cases, so you can charge wirelessly.
Just like all iPhones in the iPhone 17 series, the iPhone 17e runs on iOS 26, giving you a refreshed design, powerful Apple Intelligence features and useful enhancements to your everyday apps. The Liquid Glass design gives your apps a new look, with extra focus on your content and more ways to personalise your iPhone. Apple Intelligence translates conversations instantly with Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, Phone and via AirPods. Call Screening intercepts unknown callers and automatically asks why they’re calling, while Hold Assist stays on hold for you until someone picks up. Messages from unknown senders are automatically moved to a separate folder, keeping your conversation overview tidy.
Apple introduces the new iPhone 17e, the entry-level model in the iPhone range. Looking for an iPhone with a powerful camera, long battery life and stylish design, without immediately going for the most expensive flagship model? Then the iPhone 17e is a great choice.
