"Apple could have added MagSafe to the iPhone 17e and called it a day, but it decided to double the starting storage (256GB), throw in an A19 chip that's almost as powerful as the one in the $800 iPhone 17, include a faster C1X for 5G connectivity, and give the glass screen Ceramic Shield 2 to increase scratch resistance."
"The iPhone 17e is everything that the iPhone 16e should have been. Clean and simple design... Everything from the aluminum frame to the single rear camera to the frosted glass back is the same. Ditto for the screen size (6.1-inch) and type (OLED, Super Retina XDR) and refresh rate (60Hz)."
"The iPhone 17e is what you get if you're on a tighter budget and you simply don't need all the bells and whistles in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro."
The iPhone 17e represents a substantial upgrade from the iPhone 16e while maintaining the same $600 price point. Apple doubled the starting storage to 256GB, included an A19 chip nearly matching the iPhone 17's processor, added a faster C1X for 5G connectivity, and upgraded the glass screen with Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance. The design remains unchanged with a clean, simple aesthetic featuring a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, single rear camera, aluminum frame, and frosted glass back. The device retains the customizable Action button and notch display while adding a new Rose Pink color option. Despite maintaining a 60Hz refresh rate, the iPhone 17e provides excellent value for budget-conscious users who don't require premium features found in higher-end models.
Read at gizmodo.com
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