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Apple iPhone 17ePrice, Specs, Battery Life & Camera

iPhone 17e

Release date

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Apple iPhone 17e costs $699 and went on sale March 11, 2026, after launching at $599. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display and the A19 chip, and Apple rates it at up to 26 hours of video playback. The 48MP Fusion camera zooms to 2x at optical quality, and the phone charges on MagSafe and Qi2 at up to 15W.
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Apple iPhone 17e review

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The iPhone 17e is the iPhone to get when your budget is fixed: it's fast, light, lasts all day and charges on MagSafe.

Love it

Meh

  • Fast A19 chip
  • Up to 26 hours of video playback
  • MagSafe and Qi2 at up to 15W
  • Light at 169 grams, rated IP68
  • 2x zoom at optical quality
  • Doesn't dim enough at night
  • No ultra wide camera
  • No ProMotion or always-on display
  • No wired display output over USB-C
  • Adapter sold separately

Where it shines

  1. Gaming

    The 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators runs demanding games with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

  2. AI assistant

    Siri AI, Apple's new conversational assistant, runs on it for questions, writing help and actions in apps.

Top comparisons

All comparisons
  1. iPhone 17e vs iPhone Air (1st gen). iPhone Air (1st gen) wins
  2. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17. iPhone 17 wins
  3. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 18 Pro. iPhone 18 Pro wins
  4. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone 18 Pro Max wins

Release dates

Good time to buy?

iPhone e Series: Every Release Date

376 daysOn sale Feb 28, 2025iPhone 16eOn sale Mar 11, 2026iPhone 17e2026
ModelOn saleGap
iPhone 17eMar 11, 2026376 days
iPhone 16eFeb 28, 2025

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

Apple iPhone 17e
$699
Pixel 10a
$599
Fairphone (Gen. 6+)
$649.99
Galaxy S26 FE
$699.99
iPhone 17
$899

Battery life

Current list prices.

The handset as sold, without a case.

Hours of video playback, as each phone's own company reports it. A phone whose company gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.

The basics

What it works with

Apple iPhone 17e: what's in the box, works with

iPhone 17e
USB-C charge cable (1 m)
Documentation
  • iPhoneSome features missing
  • Android phonesSome features missing
Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Returns
14-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives
Warranty
1-year warranty· starts the day you buy it
Returns and warranty details

Returns

  • Send it back like new

    Return it in its original condition with all included parts, accessories and packaging.

  • How you get your money back

    Card refunds go to your bank within five business days after Apple receives the item. Returns may be inspected; approved refunds or exchanges are issued within 10 business days. Cash returns over $750 are paid by check within 10 business days.

Warranty

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    iPhone and Apple Vision Pro, with the Apple accessories in the box, are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original retail purchase, when used normally.

  • Battery covered only for defects

    The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. The 80 percent rule belongs to AppleCare, not to the free warranty: AppleCare plans cover batteries that keep less than 80% of their original capacity.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, earthquake or other external cause is not covered (iPhone, Vision Pro, Apple Watch). The AirPods warranty excludes damage from abuse, accident, modifications or unauthorized repairs.

  • Scratches and dents

    Cosmetic damage such as scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports is not covered unless it comes from a defect.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Defects caused by normal wear and tear or normal aging are not covered.

  • Repairs by other shops

    Damage from service by anyone who is not Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider is not covered.

  • How it gets fixed

    Apple chooses to repair, replace with the same model (or a similar one with your consent), or refund the purchase price. For mail-in service Apple sends prepaid waybills and pays shipping both ways if you follow its packing instructions.

Good to know

  • IPhone Upgrade Program

    Returning the AppleCare+ part of an iPhone Upgrade Program purchase loses your upgrade option.

  • Activation Lock / Find My

    If the security features are on and cannot be turned off by the person returning it, Apple may refuse the return.

  • Opened software

    Opened software, software downloads and gift cards cannot be returned.

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much does the iPhone 17e cost?
Apple's store sells it for $699.00 with 256GB and $899.00 with 512GB. Apple launched it at $599 in March 2026.
What colors and storage sizes does it come in?
Black, White and Soft Pink, with 256GB or 512GB of storage.
How big is the screen?
It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 460 ppi, with up to 1200 nits peak HDR brightness.

Top questions

What chip does it use?
The A19, the same chip generation as the rest of the iPhone 17 family, with a 6-core CPU, a 4-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine.
What cameras does it have?
One 48MP Fusion camera on the back that also gives an optical-quality 2x Telephoto, with digital zoom up to 10x, and a 12MP TrueDepth camera on the front.
Can it record 4K video?
Yes. Both cameras record 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 60 fps.
How long does the battery last?
Apple rates it at up to 26 hours of video playback, or up to 21 hours of streamed video.
How fast does it charge?
With a 20W or higher USB-C adapter (sold separately) it reaches 50% in about 30 minutes. It also charges wirelessly at up to 15W on MagSafe and Qi2.
Is it waterproof?
It is rated IP68, tested to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. Apple notes that liquid damage is not covered under warranty.
Does it take a physical SIM card?
No. It uses eSIM only and holds two active eSIMs. It is not compatible with physical SIM cards.
What comes in the box?
The iPhone, a 1 m USB-C charge cable and documentation. There is no power adapter in the box.
Does it work with MagSafe accessories?
Yes. It has MagSafe built in, so MagSafe chargers, cases, wallets and stands snap to the back.
Can it text over satellite?
Yes. When you are outside cellular and Wi-Fi coverage it can send Messages, call Emergency SOS, reach Roadside Assistance and share your location in Find My over satellite.
How is it different from the iPhone 16e?
It has the newer A19 chip and C1X modem, which Apple rates up to 2x faster than the C1 in iPhone 16e, twice the starting storage at 256GB, and MagSafe wireless charging at up to 15W.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $699 to $899. That is the current list price. It launched at $599.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 512GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 256GB and 512GB.
Does it unlock with my face?
Yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 169g.
How good is the camera?
It has a 48MP camera. The front camera is 12MP.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.3.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 1200 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
It is 7.8mm thick.
What chip is inside?
It runs on A19.
What is it made of?
It is made of aluminum.
Does it do contactless payments?
Yes, it has NFC for contactless payments.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Storage: Capacity1 256GB 512GB. Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front, matte glass back

Battery and charging

Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 15W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
It is rated for a dunk in still fresh water, not for showers or swimming. Its rating is IP68. It is tested deeper than one meter (about 3 feet); the exact depth varies by model. That rating is a lab test. It does not cover showers, swimming or diving.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The iPhone 17e is the current model.
What colors does it come in?
Black, White, Soft Pink.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
14-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Apple
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by Apple Start the return online and print a return label, then schedule a carrier pickup or drop it at the carrier. You can also return it at any U.S. Apple Store.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new Return it in its original condition with all included parts, accessories and packaging.
How do I get my money back?
How you get your money back Card refunds go to your bank within five business days after Apple receives the item. Returns may be inspected; approved refunds or exchanges are issued within 10 business days. Cash returns over $750 are paid by check within 10 business days.
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty Starts the day you buy it.
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.
Is the battery covered?
Battery covered only for defects The standard warranty covers a battery only if it fails from a defect. The 80 percent rule belongs to AppleCare, not to the free warranty: AppleCare plans cover batteries that keep less than 80% of their original capacity.

In the box

What's in the box?
iPhone 17e, USB-C charge cable (1 m), Documentation.

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Works with iPhone and Android, with some limits.

iPhone

Does the iPhone 17e work with iPhone?

Yes, with limits. Quick Start moves your data from another iPhone or iPad. Apple says iPhone 17e does not support wired display output over USB-C.

Android

Does the iPhone 17e work with Android?

Yes, with limits. Apple supports moving your data from an Android phone during setup.

Apps, accounts and services

Does the iPhone 17e work with Companion app?

Yes, with limits. Computer sync uses Finder or iTunes. Moving from Android uses the Move to iOS app.

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Mar 2, 2026 · Announced
Apple announces the iPhone 17e
Apple announced the iPhone 17e at $599, with 256GB of storage to start.
Mar 11, 2026 · Went on sale
iPhone 17e goes on sale
Pre-orders opened on March 4 and the iPhone 17e went on sale on March 11.

Apple iPhone 17e

Apple iPhone 17

Battery

Battery
Up to 26 h Video playback Up to 21 h streamed
Up to 30 h Video playback Up to 27 h streamed video playback
Charging
Up to 50% in about 30 minutes wired (20 W adapter or higher, sold separately); MagSafe and Qi2 wireless up to 15 W
About 50% in 20 min Up to 50% in about 20 minutes with 40 W or higher USB-C adapter About 30 minutes with 30 W or higher MagSafe MagSafe/Qi2 wireless up to 25 W

Fit and build

Display
6.1 in (155 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532 × 1170 at 460 ppi; up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness
6.3 in (160 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi; Always-On; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; up to 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness
Rear camera
48 MP Fusion main camera (26 mm, f/1.6, optical image stabilization) with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto; digital zoom up to 10x
48 MP Dual Fusion system: 48 MP main (26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP 2x optical-quality telephoto from main sensor, 48 MP ultra-wide (13 mm, f/2.2, 120°); 4x optical zoom range, up to 10x digital zoom
Front camera
12 MP TrueDepth camera, f/1.9, autofocus
18 MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, autofocus
Water resistance
IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield 2 front
6 m for 30 min · IP68 IEC 60529; up to 6 m for 30 minutes
Sound
Built-in stereo speaker
Spatial Audio playback; plays AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Unlock
Face ID
Face ID using TrueDepth camera
Buttons
Volume up/down, Action button, side button; USB-C connector
Volume up/down, Action button, Camera Control, side button; USB-C connector
Design
Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front, matte glass back
Aluminum design; Ceramic Shield 2 front; color-infused glass back
Dynamic Island
Not confirmed
Yes
Cellular chip
Apple C1X
Not confirmed
Video
4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps
Up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; Dual Capture up to 4K at 30 fps
Processor
A19 with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and 16-core Neural Engine
A19 with 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
Size
71.5 × 146.7 × 7.80 mm; 169 g
71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm; 177 g

Works with

Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, eSIM
5G sub-6 and mmWave, N1 wireless networking chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, UWB, NFC

In the box

  • Apple iPhone 17e
  • USB-C charging cable (1 m) No power adapter
  • Documentation
  • Apple iPhone 17
  • USB-C charging cable 1 m
  • Documentation

Options and ownership

Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender

Price

List price
From $699 (lowest of these two)
From $899
Price now
Buy at Apple$699
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.
(lowest of these two)
Buy at Apple$929
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.

Same on both

Storage
256 GB or 512 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Software
iOS 27 (launched with iOS 26)
Availability
Available now
Warranty
1 year Starts the day you buy it
Return window
14 days Starts the day it arrives

Top comparisons

All comparisons
  1. iPhone 17e vs iPhone Air (1st gen). iPhone Air (1st gen) wins
  2. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17. iPhone 17 wins
  3. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 18 Pro. iPhone 18 Pro wins
  4. iPhone 17e vs iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone 18 Pro Max wins

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