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Apple’s $799 iPhone 17 Brings Pro Features to the Base Model, Challenging Android Rivals

Reports point to a spring 2026 iPhone 17e that extends Apple’s new budget-focused “e” cadence.

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Know what upgrades we can expect from iPhone 17e in comparison to the flagship iPhone 17.
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Overview

  • The standard iPhone 17 adds a 120Hz ProMotion display, A19 chip, Ceramic Shield 2, and a brighter 6.3-inch screen with slimmer borders.
  • Base storage shifts to 256GB, and cameras jump to an 18MP Center Stage selfie unit plus 48MP Fusion main and ultra wide sensors.
  • Apple keeps the starting price at $799, with in‑store availability beginning Friday, positioning the phone as a strong value for mainstream buyers.
  • Reviews and analysis say it outclasses rivals like Google’s Pixel 10 on storage, display sharpness, bezels, and selfie camera, while Pixel retains a larger battery and broader AI features.
  • Industry reports say an unannounced iPhone 17e is expected in spring 2026 to inherit selected iPhone 17 features, continuing the entry line that replaced the SE with 2025’s iPhone 16e.