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iPhone 17e

Name: Apple iPhone 17e
Brand: Apple
Rating: 74 (5 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Apr 2, 2026

Apple iPhone 17e in the Smartphones category. The Apple iPhone 17e scores 74/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Theguardian, Macworld, and Gsmarena.

Critic Score

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based on 5 expert reviews

PcmagTheguardianMacworldGsmarenaIgn

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

Good battery life(3)
Magsafe(3)
Long software support(2)

Cons

No 120hz refresh rate(3)
Lack of always-on display(2)
Single rear-facing camera(2)

5 Expert Reviews

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 6, 2026

The iPhone 17e is $200 cheaper than the iPhone 17 but comes with several compromises including a dimmer 60Hz display, fewer cameras, and reduced wireless capabilities.

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 23, 2026

The iPhone 17e offers the familiar Apple experience with modern chips in an older design.

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 23, 2026

The iPhone 17e isn't the best iPhone tested, but it's 'bad in a good way' with sensible compromises that make it acceptable at its price point.

Independent publication03/2026

Independent publicationMar 18, 2026

The iPhone 17e offers solid battery life and excellent speakers but is held back by an outdated 60Hz display and dated design elements.

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 20, 2026

The iPhone 17e keeps it simple to keep the price down, and that's a viable formula for a good phone many people will be content with.