Weekly poll: will you buy the Apple iPhone 17e?

"The new phone features an Apple A19 chipset, bringing a ton of performance for what is technically a mid-ranger. It also uses the improved Apple C1X modem, which is up to twice as fast as 16e's C1. The display is the same 6.1" OLED panel that still runs at 60Hz and still has that chunky notch on top. However, it is now protected by the tougher Ceramic Shield 2 (3x better scratch resistance) and it has an anti-reflective coating."

"Wireless charging is now twice as fast at 15W (yes, the 16e only supported 7.5W wireless charging). More importantly, this is proper MagSafe charging, so the 17e has full access to the ecosystem of magnetic chargers and mounts - with or without a case."

"The iPhone 17e has 256GB base storage now. Sure, you could get a 256GB 16e, but that was a $100 upgrade. All Pixel 10 phones except the Pro XL and Pro Fold start with 128GB storage. And until a week ago, the same was true of the base Galaxy S. 256GB base storage is a bigger deal than it may appear at first."

The iPhone 17e appears minimally upgraded at first glance but reveals substantial improvements upon closer inspection. Key upgrades include the Apple A19 chipset for enhanced performance, the C1X modem offering twice the speed of its predecessor, and Ceramic Shield 2 providing superior scratch resistance. The display maintains its 6.1-inch OLED panel at 60Hz with an anti-reflective coating. Battery capacity remains 4,005mAh with identical wired charging speeds, but wireless charging doubles to 15W with proper MagSafe support, enabling access to magnetic accessories. Notably, the base storage increases to 256GB standard, eliminating the previous $100 upgrade cost and positioning it competitively against competitors like Pixel and Galaxy phones.

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