The iPhone 17e is expected to be released this month as Apple’s next affordable model, succeeding the iPhone 16e. It is expected to include a 6.1-inch 60 Hz display and may include MagSafe charging. While Apple’s confirmation is still pending, sources suggest considerable advancements in chipset and networking capabilities; however, the overall appearance is expected to stay similar to the previous model.
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Expected launch date
On February 19, which is the first anniversary of the iPhone 16e’s release, Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 17e. The 17e is expected to come out soon, although Apple hasn’t officially confirmed that this new low-cost model will be added to the iPhone 17 series.
Similar to last year, it’s most likely that the announcement will be shared through a normal press release instead of a special launch event. As the debut gets closer, there will be more updates.
Pricing Expected
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg says that the price may stay the same, with the base model with 128GB of storage starting at $599 (which is approximately Rs 54,000). The price in India could start at Rs 59,900, which is around the same as the iPhone 16e. People across the world should be able to get the iPhone 17e in white, black, and lavender.
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Design and Specifications Details
Apple hasn’t said anything about the iPhone 17e yet, as we said before, but rumours offer details regarding its look and function. According to Jon Prosser’s concept video, the smartphone may feature Apple’s Dynamic Island and MagSafe charging technology. It is expected to come in white, black, and lavender, with thin bezels.
The 17e is expected to have a single 48-megapixel back camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), an LED light, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera for selfies and video calling. It may feature volume controls and an action button on the left side, as well as a power button on the right. The design will most likely be similar to its predecessor. It will purportedly include the Dynamic Island feature and will be powered by Apple’s A19 processor and a C1X chip. The panel is also expected to have the same refresh rate as its predecessor, up to 60 Hz.
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It is assumed that the battery capacity remains constant. The new A19 chip may affect overall usage time. As previously stated, a noteworthy upgrade for the iPhone 17e could be the introduction of MagSafe charging, which allows for quicker wireless charging of up to 25W, rather than the 7.5W given by the iPhone 16e’s Qi standard.
