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iPhone 17e set for 2026 launch with major upgrades: 5 key things we know
Apple’s iPhone 17e is set to debut in 2026 with flagship-like performance, a new design, and improved connectivity. Check out the five biggest upgrades rumored for the upcoming budget iPhone.
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A faster A19 chip for better performance
The iPhone 17e is expected to launch in early 2026 with Apple’s new A19 chip, the same one used in the base iPhone 17. This gives the budget-friendly model a big performance boost, helping it feel closer to a flagship without increasing the price drastically.
The iPhone 17e is expected to launch in early 2026 with Apple’s new A19 chip, the same one used in the base iPhone 17. This gives the budget-friendly model a big performance boost, helping it feel closer to a flagship without increasing the price drastically.
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A big upgrade to the selfie camera
Apple is reportedly giving the iPhone 17e an 18-megapixel front camera with Centre Stage support. This is the same setup as the regular iPhone 17, making video calls smoother and more natural. It’s a significant step up from the cameras on previous “e” models.
Apple is reportedly giving the iPhone 17e an 18-megapixel front camera with Centre Stage support. This is the same setup as the regular iPhone 17, making video calls smoother and more natural. It’s a significant step up from the cameras on previous “e” models.
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A new C1 modem for improved connectivity
The phone is rumoured to switch to Apple’s in-house C1 modem. While it’s not as fast as the upcoming C1X modem, it should still offer better connectivity than the current 16e. Apple is already developing a C2 modem, but that is only expected to arrive in 2027.
The phone is rumoured to switch to Apple’s in-house C1 modem. While it’s not as fast as the upcoming C1X modem, it should still offer better connectivity than the current 16e. Apple is already developing a C2 modem, but that is only expected to arrive in 2027.
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Sleeker design with Dynamic Island
Apple is finally planning to move away from the old notch on the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e will reportedly get the modern Dynamic Island cut-out, giving the budget model a cleaner, more premium look. Most other design elements will remain similar to keep the price affordable.
Apple is finally planning to move away from the old notch on the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e will reportedly get the modern Dynamic Island cut-out, giving the budget model a cleaner, more premium look. Most other design elements will remain similar to keep the price affordable.
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Smarter wireless features and better battery life
Another expected upgrade is Apple’s N1 wireless chip, which should offer more efficient power use and smoother peer-to-peer transfers. That means faster AirDrop-style sharing and longer battery life. If all this is true, the 17e could be Apple’s strongest budget iPhone in years.
Another expected upgrade is Apple’s N1 wireless chip, which should offer more efficient power use and smoother peer-to-peer transfers. That means faster AirDrop-style sharing and longer battery life. If all this is true, the 17e could be Apple’s strongest budget iPhone in years.
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