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Apple iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17

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Apple iPhone 17e

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 169 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 103,500In Stock
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iPhone 17

iPhone 17

  • 177 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 117,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPhone 17e if you want a bigger 4,005 mAh battery. Choose the iPhone 17 if you want a larger 6.3-inch screen, 25 W wireless charging and a brighter display (3,000 nits).

Weight

Apple iPhone 17e
169 g
iPhone 17
177 g

Display

Apple iPhone 17e
About 6.1 inch screen
iPhone 17
About 6.3 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPhone 17e
Apple GPU (4-core graphics) graphics
iPhone 17
Apple GPU (5-core graphics) graphics

Battery capacity

Apple iPhone 17e
4,005 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 17
3,692 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPhone 17e
Runs iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 27
iPhone 17
Runs iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPhone 17e

  • Bigger battery: 4,005 mAh (vs 3,692 mAh).

iPhone 17

  • Larger 6.3-inch screen (vs 6.1-inch).
  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,200).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 18 MP (vs 12 MP).

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PriorityApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
Display6.1-inch OLED display, 460 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Storage256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery capacity4,005 mAh battery3,692 mAh battery
ChargingWired, 50% in 30 minWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min
Weight169 g177 g
SoftwareiOS 26.3iOS 26

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 17
Announced2026, March 022025, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, March 11Available. Released 2025, September 19
Model numbersA3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521
SAR (US)1.20 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2187425 (v11); GeekBench: 9296 (v6); 3DMark: 4226 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2109773 (v10); GeekBench: 9360 (v6); 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness814 nits max brightness (measured)1012 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.7 LUFS (Good)-27.5 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 15:30hActive use score 14:59h
EU label energyClass AClass A
EU label battery45:00h endurance, 1000 cycles41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass CClass C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)177 g (6.24 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingAnti-reflective coating
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.0% screen-to-body ratio~90.1% screen-to-body ratio
Refresh rate—120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
ProcessorApple A19 (3 nm)Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node3 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front camera12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audioDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera—48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
BatteryLi-Ion 4005 mAhLi-Ion 3692 mAh
ChargingWired, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless MagSafe/Qi225W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging—4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
Operating systemiOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International/China); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A36341, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3258; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3519; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3521
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A36341, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3258; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3519; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3521
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, White, Soft PinkBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPhone 17eiPhone 17
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support wireless charging.

In summary

Choose Apple iPhone 17e for a larger battery and a smaller screen; iPhone 17 offers a larger screen and faster wireless charging.

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