Apple iPhone 17e - 256GB

The Apple iPhone 17e is designed to deliver powerful performance, advanced photography, and premium durability at a more accessible price point within the iPhone 17 lineup. A strong aluminum frame is paired with Ceramic Shield 2 protection, providing significantly improved scratch resistance while maintaining a refined and modern appearance. A vibrant 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display is included to ensure sharp text readability and rich color reproduction, even in bright outdoor environments.

Reliable everyday performance is enabled by the latest-generation A19 chip and the Apple C1X modem, allowing faster connectivity, smoother multitasking, responsive gaming, and efficient power management. With storage starting at 256GB, more space is provided for high-resolution photos, 4K video recording, applications, and media libraries. Support for MagSafe wireless charging, USB-C connectivity, and satellite-based safety features ensures convenience and confidence wherever the device is used 

Photography capabilities are strengthened through the 48MP Fusion camera system, where two advanced camera functions are combined into one versatile module. High-resolution still images, optical-quality 2x Telephoto zoom, and cinematic 4K Dolby Vision recording are supported for creative flexibility. Battery performance is optimized to provide up to 26 hours of video playback, allowing uninterrupted productivity and entertainment throughout the day 

Key Features

Durable Aluminum Design with Ceramic Shield 2

A reinforced aluminum enclosure is paired with Ceramic Shield 2 front protection, delivering three-times improved scratch resistance compared with the previous generation. Long-term durability is supported against everyday drops and surface wear.

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR Display

A high-resolution OLED display is integrated to provide vivid colors, strong contrast, and improved outdoor readability through a seven-layer anti-reflective coating. HDR content is displayed with enhanced brightness and clarity.

A19 Chip Performance

Next-generation processing performance is delivered through the A19 chip, allowing faster app responsiveness, efficient gaming performance, and smoother multitasking. Long-term software support and reliability are strengthened through Apple silicon efficiency 

48MP Fusion Camera System

Super-high-resolution photography is enabled through the 48MP Fusion camera system. Optical-quality 2x Telephoto zoom, Night mode, Smart HDR 5, and next-generation portrait controls are supported for flexible image capture in multiple lighting conditions.

MagSafe Wireless Charging Support

Wireless charging speeds up to 15W are supported through MagSafe alignment magnets. Accessories such as cases, wallets, and chargers are attached securely and conveniently.

Long Battery Life

Battery endurance is optimized for extended daily use with up to 26 hours of video playback. Fast charging capability allows up to 50% charge within approximately 30 minutes using a 20W adapter or higher 

Satellite-Based Safety Features

Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Crash Detection, and Roadside Assistance via satellite are integrated to provide connectivity and support even without cellular coverage.

Apple Intelligence and iOS 26 Integration

Smart features such as Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, Call Screening, and Clean Up photo editing tools are included to improve communication, productivity, and personalization.

Specifications

Capacity

256GB

Size and Weight

Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm)
Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm)
Depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Weight: 5.96 ounces (169 grams)

Display

Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
HDR display
True Tone
Wide color (P3)
Haptic Touch
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
800 nits max brightness (typical)
1200 nits peak brightness (HDR)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Anti-reflective coating
Support for multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistance

IP68 rated (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Chip

A19 chip
6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
16-core Neural Engine
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Camera System

48MP Fusion Main camera
ƒ/1.6 aperture
Optical image stabilization
Hybrid Focus Pixels
24MP and 48MP photos supported
12MP 2x Telephoto enabled
Digital zoom up to 10x
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Night mode
Panorama up to 63MP
Portrait Lighting (six effects)
Photographic Styles
Wide color capture
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
HEIF and JPEG formats supported

Video Recording

4K Dolby Vision video at 24 / 25 / 30 / 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision recording
720p Dolby Vision recording
Slo-mo video at 1080p (120 / 240 fps)
Night mode Time-lapse
Optical image stabilization
Digital zoom up to 6x
Spatial Audio recording
Wind noise reduction
HEVC and H.264 formats supported

Front Camera

12MP TrueDepth camera
ƒ/1.9 aperture
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR 5
Night mode
Portrait Lighting
4K Dolby Vision recording
Spatial Audio support

Battery and Charging

Video playback up to 26 hours
Streamed playback up to 21 hours
Fast-charge capable (50% in 30 minutes with 20W adapter)
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Face ID

Facial recognition enabled through TrueDepth camera

Safety Features

Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
Find My via satellite

Cellular and Wireless

Model A3575
5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards support

Location

GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
QZSS
BeiDou
NavIC
Digital compass
iBeacon microlocation

External Buttons and Connectors

Volume up/down
Action button
Side button
USB-C connector
Stereo speakers
Microphones

Charging and Expansion

USB-C charging
USB 2 support (up to 480Mb/s)
MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W
Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W

Sensors

Face ID sensor
Barometer
High dynamic range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Dual ambient light sensors

SIM Card

Dual eSIM support
Multiple stored eSIM profiles supported

Operating System

iOS 26

Accessibility Features

VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Eye Tracking
Closed Captions
Live Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
Type to Siri
Spoken Content

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 26
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
Documentation

Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 17e is positioned as a strong balance between performance, durability, and advanced imaging capabilities while remaining more accessible within the latest iPhone generation. Premium materials, the A19 chip platform, MagSafe compatibility, satellite-enabled safety tools, and a high-resolution 48MP camera system are combined to support both everyday productivity and creative use, making it a dependable choice for users seeking modern Apple smartphone technology with generous storage and long battery endurance.