Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17e scores 6.7 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 17 scores 7.4. The Apple iPhone 17 leads in display, camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone 17e cost $200 less ($599 vs $799). The Apple iPhone 17e is the newer phone, announced Mar 2, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Apple iPhone 17e
- Bigger battery 4,005 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- Lower launch price $599 vs $799
- Newer model Mar 2, 2026 vs Sep 9, 2025
- Lighter 169 g vs 177 g
- Thinner 7.8 mm vs 7.95 mm
Why choose the Apple iPhone 17
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Brighter screen 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 15 W
- Higher screen resolution 1206 × 2622 px vs 1170 × 2532 px
- Adaptive (LTPO) refresh rate
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Overall
6.7
7.4
Display
6.5
8.6
Performance
8.3
8.3
Camera
5.9
6.9
Battery
5.7
5.7
Design
8.7
8.8
Value for money
5.1
5.6
Display
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Super Retina XDR
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1170 × 2532 px
1206 × 2622 px
Pixel density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield 2
Performance
Cameras
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.6
48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
—
48 MP
Rear cameras
1
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
12 MP
18 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Capacity
4,005 mAh
3,692 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Wired charging
—
40 W
Wireless charging
15 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Dimensions
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
7.95 mm
Weight
169 g
177 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
None
None
3D face unlock
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
OS at launch
iOS 26
iOS 26
Launch and price
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Announced
Mar 2, 2026
Sep 9, 2025
Released
Mar 11, 2026
Sep 19, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$599
$799
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