The yet-to-be-launched iPhone 17e is expected to retain a design similar to the iPhone 16e, but include some hardware upgrades such as the A19 chip and new Apple connectivity components.
Apple is yet to officially announce the iPhone 17e launch date. The upcoming smartphone will debut as the successor to the iPhone 16e, which is the company’s more affordable iPhone offering. While we await confirmation from Apple, a new media report suggests that the upcoming iPhone 17e will be launched this month. Alongside the launch date, the report also lists some of its key specifications and features. Take a look at the expected details of the upcoming iPhone 17e.
Citing a source, a report by macwelt.de stated that the tech giant will unveil the iPhone 17e on February 19.
Notably, the iPhone 16e was also launched on February 19, 2026, which suggests that Apple may be following an annual release timeline for its affordable lineup. If this turns out to be true, the iPhone 17e could arrive exactly one year after its predecessor.
On the other hand, another report by Mac Otakara, citing reliable sources, claims that the iPhone 17e will feature a chassis design similar to the iPhone 16e.
The report also notes that the upcoming iPhone 17e will be powered by the A19 chip, which is also used in the iPhone 17 series. However, a recent report suggests that the iPhone 17e could pack a downgraded variant of the A19 chip.
Additionally, this affordable yet-to-be-launched iPhone might be equipped with the C1X modem and Apple N1 wireless network chip, seen on the iPhone Air.
Though not confirmed, the iPhone 17e is expected to feature a similar display to the iPhone 16e, which includes a 6.1-inch screen and a TrueDepth camera system.
While one report suggests that the iPhone 17e will skip the Dynamic Island, a more recent report indicates that the low-cost iPhone may include the Dynamic Island. Notably, the iPhone 16e misses this feature.
These details regarding the iPhone 17e are based on speculation and rumours. Therefore, they should be taken with a pinch of salt until an official announcement is made. However, it would be interesting to see how the iPhone 17e compares against its predecessor once officially announced.
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