Apple unveils the $599 iPhone 17e with the A19 chip
The new entry iPhone starts at 256GB, adds MagSafe and the C1X modem, and is available from March 11.
What's new?
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e at $599. At the same price as its predecessor, base storage doubles to 256GB.
Specs
| Spec | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR |
| Chip | A19, Apple Intelligence |
| Storage | from 256GB |
| Camera | 48MP, 4K Dolby Vision at 60fps |
| Modem | C1X |
| Wireless charging | MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15W |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Apple says the C1X modem is "up to twice as fast" as the iPhone 16e's C1 while using 30% less energy. Emergency SOS via satellite is included.
Colors and availability
- Colors: black, white and soft pink.
- Available from March 11, 2026.
Prices are in U.S. dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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