Technology company Apple has introduced a new iPhone model at a comparatively lower price. The new device is called the iPhone 17e. According to the company, the smartphone has been launched to bring advanced technology to users at a more affordable cost.

According to a report by the technology magazine TechCrunch, the new iPhone 17e is powered by Apple’s latest A19 chip. Built on 3-nanometer technology, the chip features a 6-core CPU capable of delivering nearly double the performance compared to the iPhone 11.

Powerful Processor and AI Features

The phone also includes a 4-core GPU, supporting console-level gaming, a neural accelerator, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing technology.

In addition, it features a 16-core Neural Engine, specially optimized for generative AI models, enabling faster and more efficient AI-driven tasks.

Display and Satellite Connectivity

The iPhone 17e comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, offering a peak HDR brightness of 1,200 nits. For screen protection, the device uses Ceramic Shield 2.

The smartphone also supports satellite connectivity. This allows users to access Emergency SOS, roadside assistance, messaging, and Find My services even when mobile networks or Wi-Fi are unavailable.

Available from March 11

Pre-orders for the iPhone 17e began on March 4, and the device will be available in the market from March 11.

The phone will come in three colors—black, white, and soft pink with a matte finish.

Price

The starting price of the 256GB version of the iPhone 17e is $599. 📱