The iPhone 17e will reportedly bring some key upgrades without raising the price
Source: Engadget
Key Details
Apple is keeping the entry‑level iPhone price at $599, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the latest Power On report, Gurman said the iPhone 17e is “due imminently” and will retain the same price as its predecessor.
Expected Upgrades
- MagSafe charging
- The A19 chip (also used in the iPhone 17 base model)
- Apple’s latest in‑house cellular and wireless chips
While the iPhone 16e received criticism for its limited camera capabilities—especially when compared to the iPhone 17 released a few months later—the iPhone 17e aims to address those shortcomings. At the same $599 price point, the device will compete with Google’s Pixel 10a.
Gurman expects Apple to target emerging economies and enterprise demographics with the iPhone 17e. Despite heightened competition in overseas markets, iPhone sales have been experiencing a resurgence in China, and Apple is forecasting strong sales across Asia, particularly in China and India.
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