Apple today announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, and more.
The iPhone 17e contains the A19 chip from the iPhone 17. It also contains Apple’s latest-generation C1X modem from the iPhone Air, delivery up to 2x faster cellular performance than the iPhone 16e. Battery life remains at 26 hours.
The front of the device now features Ceramic Shield 2, offering 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation along with reduced glare.
With MagSafe, the iPhone 17e supports wireless charging up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher. The iPhone 17e only supported 7.5W wireless charging.
The rear camera now features next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control.
The iPhone 17e starts with 256GB of storage, but with the same $599 price as the 128GB iPhone 16e. It is available in black, white, and soft pink. Pre-orders start on Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting a week later on Wednesday, March 11.
More to follow…
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