Apple introduces the $599 iPhone 17e with MagSafe and twice the storage

Source: Engadget

Overview

Apple has announced the iPhone 17e, priced at $599 and equipped with the same A19 chip that powers the base iPhone 17. The device supports the Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools and ships with 256 GB of storage, available in a new pink color.

Design & Display

• MagSafe charging at Qi2 speeds, delivering up to 15 W wirelessly (double the 7.5 W of the iPhone 16e).
• C1X cellular modem, claimed to be “up to 2× faster than C1 in iPhone 16e.”
• Ceramic Shield 2 on a 6.1‑inch Super Retina display, offering “3× better scratch resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare.”
• IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
• Exterior remains similar to the iPhone 16e, with the same shape, notch, and button layout.

Camera

• 48‑megapixel Fusion camera using a single hardware sensor with two dedicated pipelines.
• Enables an optical‑quality 2× telephoto effect, described as “like having two cameras in one.”

Performance & Connectivity

• Powered by the A19 chip and the C1X modem, which together contribute to the claimed “all‑day battery life” aided by iOS 26’s advanced power management.
• Supports Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite.

Battery & Features

• Apple states the iPhone 17e delivers “all‑day battery life,” with improvements from the new modem and iOS 26 power management.

Availability

• Pre‑order: March 4
• In‑store arrival: March 11

Source

This article originally appeared on Engadget: