Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, positioning it as the most affordable option in the current iPhone lineup while equipping it with a number of flagship-level features. The headline change is a larger base storage offering: the device now starts with 256 GB without an increase in price. In the United States the new model will retail for $599 (about ₽46,000).
The iPhone 17e is powered by Apple’s A19 chip, the same processor used in the standard iPhone 17, and it supports the full suite of Apple Intelligence capabilities. Apple also equipped the phone with its own C1X modem, which the company says delivers up to twice the data speeds compared with the previous generation.
The handset features a 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR display protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and retains support for MagSafe accessories as well as Qi2 wireless charging. These additions keep core convenience and durability features consistent with higher-end models.
On the imaging side, the iPhone 17e has a 48‑megapixel main camera capable of high-resolution stills and a two‑times zoom with optical‑quality results. Video can be recorded in 4K with Dolby Vision support. Apple has scheduled the start of sales for March 11.