iPhone 17
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Manufacturer source ↗iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17e
An overall editorial verdict is not available for this pair yet. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Apple iPhone 17e
Not rated yet
US launch / reference: $599
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider iPhone 17 for
- A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- Up to 30 hours of video playback
Tradeoff: No telephoto
Consider Apple iPhone 17e for
- A19 chip
- MagSafe and Qi2 support
- 256 GB base storage
Tradeoff: Single rear camera; no ultrawide lens
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz | 6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) | A19; 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256 or 512 GB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours | Not documented |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | Not documented |
| OS | iOS 26 | Not documented |
| Weight | 177 g | ↑ 169 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | Not documented |
| Rear camera | Not documented | 48 MP Fusion; 12 MP 2x crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens |
| Front camera | Not documented | 12 MP |
| Battery claim | Not documented | Up to 26 hours video playback, according to Apple |
| Wired charging | Not documented | Up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20 W or higher adapter, according to Apple |
| Wireless charging | Not documented | MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W |
| USB | Not documented | USB-C, USB 2 data speeds up to 480 Mb/s |
iPhone 17
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Apple iPhone 17e
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