Overview
- The Information’s report says the entry iPhone 17e will add magnetic wireless charging, indicating MagSafe support rather than Qi-only charging.
- Multiple outlets report the model is expected to use Apple’s second‑generation C1X cellular modem, advancing from the 16e’s first‑gen C1.
- A briefly published macOS kernel debug kit referenced configurations with C1/C1X and omitted Apple’s N1 chip in some builds, raising the possibility of no Thread support.
- Spec leaks point to incremental upgrades such as the A19 processor, an 18MP Center Stage front camera, Dynamic Island, and thinner bezels while likely keeping a single rear camera.
- Launch timing is reported for mid‑Q1 2026 with pricing expected near the iPhone 16e’s $599 entry point, though Apple has not confirmed specifics.