Mid-range handset gets chip, storage and MagSafe upgrades to offer more essential iOS features for less
The cheapest new iPhone has been upgraded for this year with a faster chip, double the storage, automatic portraits and MagSafe, providing even more of the core Apple smartphone experience for less.
The iPhone 17e is an upgraded version of the mid-range “e” line launched last year with the first iPhone 16e and is the latest member of the iPhone 17 family. It starts at £599 (€699/$599/A$999), undercutting the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 by £200 and £100 respectively to be the cheapest new iPhone sold by Apple.
Screen: 6.1in Super Retina XDR (OLED) (460ppi)
Processor: Apple A19 (4-core GPU)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256 or 512GB
Operating system: iOS 26
Camera: 48MP rear; 12MP front-facing
Connectivity: 5G, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, Satellite and GNSS
Water resistance: IP68 (6 metres for 30 mins)
Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8mm
Weight: 170g
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