Apple started the range ‘and’ of his iPhone last year in a new attempt to address the mid-range segment, after having done so with the iPhone SE between 2016 and 2022 with three generations of the device. He iPhone 16e It has been a proposal that has found a better response among consumers and Apple hopes to repeat its success with the imminent iPhone 17e.
The iPhone 16e has performed well in the market throughout 2025. According to CIRP, this mid-range iPhone represented 11% of total US iPhone sales during its first full quarter of availability, surpassing the iPhone SE, which only captured the 5% of sales.
When will Apple launch the new iPhone 17e
In recent months, several media have advanced the products that Apple would start with in 2026, including the iPhone 17e. According to the German media Macwelt, Its announcement is scheduled for next Thursday, February 19, probably through a press release, since it is not a ‘flagship’ device.
Mark Gurmanan analyst specializing in Apple, wrote last Sunday in Bloomberg that he expects the iPhone 17e to arrive ‘imminent’. In this way, the device follows the launch schedule that its predecessor had last year, also announced on February 19 and went on sale on the 28th of that same month.
iPhone 17e specifications
The iPhone 17e is not expected to be a big leap from last year’s model. However, it is likely to include several relevant improvements that will make it more attractive to customers, especially in emerging markets or for those looking to buy a second iPhone.
The specifications expected for the iPhone 17e, according to the published leaks, are:
- Screen 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with refresh rate of 60 Hz.
- Apple chip A19seen on the iPhone 17, alongside 8GB of RAM.
- A unique rear camera 48MP and front camera 12MP.
- New modem C1X.
- Chip N1 for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity.
- Battery 4,005 mAh with MagSafe compatibility.
- Starting price: $599.
The addition of MagSafe is probably the most notable improvement of this iPhone 17e, and the fact that keep the price of the iPhone 16edespite the escalation of RAM prices, a powerful incentive for consumers. In Spain, the iPhone 16e starts from €709.