iPhone 17E vs. Galaxy S25 FE vs. Pixel 10A: Comparing Lower-Cost Flagship Phones

iPhone 17e review: The new $599 standard

Apple has attempted for years to give us an entry-level and budget-minded iPhone. First, we had the iPhone 5c with all its vibrant colors, then we got the iPhone SE line, and then last year Apple introduced the iPhone 16e. But these iPhones always came with compromises that made them hard to recommend, like limited storage, key missing features like MagSafe, or outdated hardware. With the new iPhone 17e, I think Apple may have finally solved tha…

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose?

The iPhone 17e just joined the iPhone lineup. Apple continues to sell the iPhone 16 as an alternative low-cost option, and while the two devices share many core features, there are still more than 25 differences between them to be aware of. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and reduced the price of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus by $100.

I put the iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10a through a 7-round face-off — here's the one I'd buy

In my iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10 face-off, I compare the two budget phones to understand which one has the better value based on my testing and experience.

iPhone 17E vs. Galaxy S25 FE vs. Pixel 10A: Comparing Lower-Cost Flagship Phones

Here's how the $599 iPhone 17E matches up with the lower-cost flagship offerings from Google and Samsung.

Apple’s more affordable iPhone 17e arrives in SA

Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 17e, has landed in South Africa. It offers consumers a more affordable entry point into the iPhone ecosystem. The device is available through iStore, Africa’s first and only Apple Premium Partner. Prices start from R14 599, or from R7 099 when customers trade in an eligible iPhone through the retailer’s trade-in programme. Positioned as a value-focused addition to Apple’s smartphone lineup, the iPhone 17e is…