iPhone 17e, processor and modem££££
The device is equipped with the latest A19 Hexa-Core processor built on a 3nm process, giving access to Apple Intelligence features. For reference, this is the same processor introduced in the iPhone 17. However, its GPU is a 4-core model, unlike the 5-core processors of the iPhone 17, resulting in slightly lower graphics performance, though imperceptible to most users. Another notable feature is the 5G modem, called C1X, the second generation developed by Apple after it separated from Qualcomm last year. Apple claims that this new modem has optimized power consumption and promises cellular performance twice that of the previous C1. Finally, [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 LE and NFC is included.
iPhone 17e, photo/video sensors
On the photo and video side, the iPhone 17e has a single 48MP Fusion Wide main sensor (one of the necessary sacrifices to keep the price low) with a telephoto lens featuring 2x optical zoom (f/1.6, 26mm, 0.7µm pixels, PDAF, stabilized). This year, the camera offers an improved Portrait mode, notably capable of recognizing animals and adjusting the depth of field after capture. On the front, there's a 12MP Ultra Wide lens with autofocus (f/1.9, 23mm, 1µm, PDAF). For video, the iPhone 17e can film up to [abc]Ultra HD 4K at 60 fps or 1080p at 240 fps, Ultra HD 4K at 120 fps for the Selfie camera. All in HDR Dolby Vision if desired. iPhone 17e, ergonomics and battery. A significant improvement this year is the addition of MagSafe for attaching magnetic accessories to the back, such as chargers. Wireless charging speed has increased to 15W (7.5W on the 16e), and wired charging is also faster, reaching 50% in 30 minutes. Battery life remains at approximately 26 hours with a 4005 mAh battery capacity. Available in pastel pink, white, or black with 256GB or 512GB of storage (the 128GB option is discontinued this year). Suggested retail prices: €719 and €969 respectively. Key features of the Apple iPhone 17e: • OS: iOS 26.3 • Network: 5G, 4G/LTE, HSDPA, GSM • Display: 6.1" (15.5 cm) OLED, 60Hz • Coating: Ceramic Shield 2 scratch-resistant screen • Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels (460 ppi) • Aspect ratio: 19.5:9 • Peak brightness: 1200 nits • Processor: Hexa-core A19 (3nm process) • Graphics chip: Apple GPU (4-core) • RAM: 8GB • Flash: 256GB or 512GB (non-expandable) • Camera: 8MP Fusion Wide (f/1.6, 26mm, 0.7µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, stabilized, 2x optical zoom), Dual LED flash, HDR • Selfie camera: 12MP (f/1.9, 23mm, 1µm, PDAF) • Wi-Fi Direct • HDR10 • Bluetooth 5.3/NFC 6; • HDR Dolby Vision compatibility; • Other: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BDS, QZSS, NaviC; • Video recording: up to Ultra HD/4K at 60 fps, or 1080p up to 240 fps; 2160p up to 60 fps or 1080p up to 120 fps on the selfie camera (even in HDR Dolby Vision); • Certifications: IP68, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR HLG, Super Retina XDR; • Face unlock: Face ID; • Sound section: 2.0; • Connector: USB-C port; • 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone jack: no; • Battery: fast charging (50% in 30 minutes), wireless charging (15 W); • Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm; • Weight: 169 g