iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: which entry-level Apple phone is best for you?

The iPhone 17e is a powerful, long-lasting iPhone for those who can live without expensive camera and display features.

• A19 chip is plenty fast
• MagSafe compatibility

• Only a single rear camera
• No always-on display or 120Hz

• A 120Hz refresh rate
• Excellent selfie lens
• 40W charging

• No true telephoto lens
• Battery life is good, not great

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is now complete, with the iPhone 17e having joined the base iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max on store shelves.

A direct successor to the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e is intended to be an affordable, no-frills entry point into the iPhone ecosystem, but how does it compare to the next-cheapest model in Apple’s newest lineup, the iPhone 17?

In this guide, we’ll be comparing the two phones’ key specs and features to help you decide which iPhone 17 model is best for you ...