iPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe charging

Apple’s new iPhone 17e brings more speed, better wireless connectivity, and corrects the biggest flaw in the iPhone 16e.

Four modern Apple iPhones standing upright in a row, showing black, white, and pink backs with single cameras, plus a front view displaying a pink floral abstract wallpaper.

The new iPhone 17e comes in black, white, and soft pink — image credit: Apple

Just one year after the introduction of the iPhone 16e, Apple has replaced it with a new model. The iPhone 17e is now the new entry-level device in the iPhone roster, providing essential functionality for those on a budget.

The new model is pretty much an update to the previous version, rather than a complete overhaul. It is still a device with a 6.1-inch OLED screen, with it still clinging on to the notch at the top for Face ID instead of moving to the modern Dynamic Island.

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