US EditionApple's New iPhone 17e Now Available to Pre-Order, Starts at $599
The iPhone 17e offers a 100% increase in base storage to 256GB, faster 15W MagSafe wireless charging, and Ceramic Shield 2 for enhanced durability, Apple said.
- Yesterday, Apple announced the iPhone 17e as its budget model, featuring the A19 chip and retailing starting at $599.
- Last year, the iPhone 16e replaced the iPhone SE and pushed the low-cost line nearer flagship feature sets, while the iPhone 17e is framed as a future-proofing upgrade rather than a dramatic speed leap.
- The 17e introduces MagSafe with 15W charging and Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers three times better scratch resistance and reduced glare.
- Pre-Orders begin Wednesday, March 4, with general availability on March 11, and major carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile offer trade-in discounts at launch.
- Over time, the upgrades are expected to benefit computational photography, gaming, and AI-driven iOS features, with 256GB base storage doubling from 128GB at the same $599 price.
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iPhone 17e hands-on: nothing more, nothing less
Apple announced the $599 iPhone 17e earlier this week, and we just got a chance to play with one for a few minutes at the company's "experience" for media in New York City. The 17e is more or less exactly what you'd expect - a cheaper, simpler riff on the iPhone 17 that replaces the similarly stripped down iPhone 16e in Apple's lineup. It comes in black, white, and pink, and the main compromise is really the display: it's a very basic 6.1-inch d…
Apple's new iPhone 17e now available to pre-order, starts at $599
Apple’s has opened up pre-orders for the newest member of the iPhone 17 lineup. The iPhone 17e is now available to purchase after first being announced on Monday. Apple will officially release the latest iPhone on Wednesday, March 11. more…
The iPhone 17e is significantly better, but not more expensive than its predecessor, with a reinforced interior and MagSafe. However, old hardware has remained unchanged again, so the device may not be the best affordable iPhone choice for everyone.
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