Apple's new iPhone 17e has an A19 chip, MagSafe, and 256GB of storage for $599

March 3, 2026

TL;DR

The iPhone 17e is a new no-frills iPhone, replacing the iPhone 16e.
It features an Apple A19 chip, Apple C1X cellular modem, and 8GB of RAM.
The phone has a more durable Ceramic Shield 2 front glass with an improved anti-scratch coating.
Key upgrades include MagSafe charging support and a base storage of 256GB (up from 128GB).
The iPhone 17e is priced at $599 for the 256GB model and $799 for the 512GB version.
It retains a 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED display, a notched design, an Action Button, and a single 48MP rear camera.
New color options are black, white, and pastel pink.
The iPhone 17e is positioned as a more appealing option compared to the iPhone 16e, but it remains $200 cheaper than the regular iPhone 17.
Apple also announced a new iPad Air with an M4 chip and is expected to release a new low-end iPad and a cheaper MacBook.

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