The iPhone 17e is here, and it brings a performance boost and MagSafe to Apple’s value-focused smartphone. Here’s how it compares to its predecessor, the iPhone 16e.
iPhone 17e [left], iPhone 16e [right]
iPhone 17e [left], iPhone 16e [right]
The iPhone 16e was introduced in February 2025 as a replacement for the iPhone SE line, becoming the budget option of the iPhone roster. There was a suspicion that Apple could turn the once-periodic iPhone SE updates into a yearly affair under the e-line, and Apple has done just that.
One year later, the iPhone 17e now becomes the choice for consumers with a more limited budget. The model that provides iPhone 17-like performance but with enough money to buy accessories and other essentials of life.