iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: How much has the 17e changed, how different is it from the old one?
Apple has launched its cheapest iPhone yet. The company has launched the iPhone 17e, an upgraded version of the iPhone 16e, in India. This new model comes with some upgrades compared to last year's 16e, although its price is slightly higher. Today, we'll briefly explain the price and feature differences between the two models. Apple's new iPhone 17e is priced the same as last year's iPhone 16e, but it boasts a more comprehensive list of features, notably MagSafe, a faster chip, and double the base storage.
iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: Features Comparison
Design: Both phones feature a 6.1-inch aluminum frame design with IP68 water resistance and Face ID. The iPhone 17e has been launched in a soft pink color option in addition to the existing black and white. Furthermore, both models share a similar overall form factor: the same notch, the same dimensions, and the absence of a dynamic island.
Display: On paper, both models have the same screen size. Both phones feature a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate support. The 17e uses Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers three times better scratch resistance than the 16e's Ceramic Shield. It also features a new anti-reflective coating to reduce glare.
Processor and Connectivity Differences: The 17e uses the A19 chip, while the 16e comes with the A18 Bionic chip. The company has upgraded the chipset, meaning you'll get better performance and faster speeds with the 17e. The 17e also has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the 16e has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
AI Features: Both phones support Apple Intelligence and run on iOS 26. The 17e benefits from the A19's faster Neural Engine for on-device AI tasks, though the practical difference will be minimal in daily tasks. Both phones feature new iOS 26 features like call screening, hold assist, live translation in calls, and on-screen visual intelligence. These are software-level additions to the OS, not exclusive to the 17e.
Camera: Both phones have a 48MP rear camera sensor. The 17e features an upgraded image pipeline that improves Portrait Mode, automatically detects people, dogs, and cats, and saves depth data so you can apply background blur after the shot. HDR rendering of skin tones will also see significant improvements. The 17e and 16e both have 12MP front cameras, meaning the front camera remains unchanged.
iPhone 17e Price vs iPhone 16e Price
The 17e's 256GB storage variant is priced at ₹64,900, ₹5,000 more than the 16e's launch model, but you get double the base storage. The 512GB variant is priced at ₹84,900, while the 16e's 512GB storage variant was priced at ₹79,900. As a reminder, the 16e's 128GB variant is priced at ₹59,900, and the 256GB variant is priced at ₹69,900.
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