In September, Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series globally and it is expected to announce the iPhone 17e next year. Like the iPhone 16e, which debuted earlier this year, the iPhone 17e is expected to arrive as the most affordable phone in the iPhone 17 series. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed the key specifications of the iPhone 17e.
iPhone 17e specifications (rumored)
Based on the information obtained from the supply chain, DCS claimed that the iPhone 17e will be equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED display, most likely the same 60Hz low-power panel used on the iPhone 16. It will reportedly carry the same Dynamic Island design and be powered by the Apple A19 chipset.
For cameras, the front is said to include a 12-megapixel sensor with 3D facial recognition, while the rear may house a 48-megapixel main camera. The overall design is expected to see significant changes, but the biggest highlight of the iPhone 17e could once again be its positioning as the most affordable iPhone in the lineup.
iPhone 16e receives a good reception
According to a research report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) for the June 2025 quarter, the iPhone 16e has established itself as a strong performer in Apple’s lineup. This was the first full quarter of results for the 16e, which was launched in February as a replacement for the long-running iPhone SE. The 16e has proven to be far more popular than its predecessor, easing earlier concerns that it might be priced too high for bargain hunters while offering too few specifications for higher-end buyers.
Instead, the iPhone 16e not only captured demand from existing SE customers but also drew sales away from older legacy models such as the iPhone 15 and 14. In the June 2025 quarter, the 16e accounted for 11 percent of all iPhone sales in the US, more than doubling the SE’s share of just 5 percent in the same quarter a year earlier. Meanwhile, legacy models dropped sharply from 28 percent of unit sales in June 2024 to just 15 percent this quarter, showing how the 16e has reshaped Apple’s lower-tier sales mix.
Based on the iPhone 16e’s strong sales performance, the iPhone 17e can be expected to continue as Apple’s most affordable yet widely appealing iPhone option.
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