Apple iPhone 17e
The cheapest new iPhone, with the same fast chip as the iPhone 17 and longer battery life, but a plainer screen and one rear camera. Launched 2 March 2026.
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₹79,900Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.6/10 overall • Camera 6 • Battery 7 • Speed 8 How we score
The official price went up to ₹79,900 on 10 September 2026 (it was ₹64,900) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched2 March 2026with iOS 26.3
Software nowiOS 27.0.1Since September 2026 • 5 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Better battery life than the iPhone 17 in GSMArena's test; easily a full day.
- Camera
- One good 48MP rear camera that handles 2x shots well, but no ultrawide.
- Speed
- Same A19 chip family as the iPhone 17, so everyday speed feels the same.
- The catch
- The screen is only 60Hz with a big notch, there is one rear camera, and charging is slow.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 800 nits typical, 1200 nits peak HDR, notch, Ceramic Shield 2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.26GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.60GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 4-core GPU with hardware ray tracing |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4005 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C (about 26W peak, 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe/Qi wireless, no reverse charging |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.6, 1/2.55", OIS, 2x optical-quality crop); 12MP TrueDepth front (f/1.9) |
| Water and dust | IP68 |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 169g |
| Software | iOS 26.3 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 per GSMArena (some outlets list Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0, NFC |
| Modem | Apple C1X 5G modem (sub-6GHz) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (GSMArena: good-sounding); haptics not officially detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena noted solid sustained performance |
| Colours | Black, White, Soft Pink |
Our verdict combines 8 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 23%
2 March 2026: ₹64,90010 September 2026: ₹79,900
Apple raised the price to ₹79,900 in India and $699 (about ₹66,400) in the US in September 2026, so leftover older stock and festive bank offers are the best ways to pay less.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Apple iPhone 17e: common questions
- What is the price of Apple iPhone 17e in India?
- Apple iPhone 17e starts at ₹79,900 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Apple raised the price to ₹79,900 in India and $699 (about ₹66,400) in the US in September 2026, so leftover older stock and festive bank offers are the best ways to pay less.
- When was Apple iPhone 17e launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 2 March 2026 with iOS 26.3. It now runs iOS 27.0.1. The brand promises 5 years of updates.
- Is Apple iPhone 17e good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: very good (4005 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (Apple A19 (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Apple iPhone 17e?
- The screen is only 60Hz with a big notch, there is one rear camera, and charging is slow.
- Does Apple iPhone 17e support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Apple iPhone 17e waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68.
- How fast does Apple iPhone 17e charge?
- Wired USB-C (about 26W peak, 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe/Qi wireless, no reverse charging