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iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16e: Should you really spend $200 more?

The base model iPhone 17 debuted with improved cameras and Pro-level features like ProMotion. Here’s how it compares to Apple’s most affordable smartphone, the iPhone 16e.

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iPhone 17 [left] vs. iPhone 16e [right]

At its “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, Apple unveiled the new-and-improved iPhone 17. It features a larger 6.3-inch display with ProMotion, a 3nm A19 chip, and a 48MP telephoto camera.

At just $799, the base model iPhone 17 is the lowest-priced device in the iPhone 17 range, but it’s not the cheapest iPhone you can get brand new from Apple.

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