Apple to Launch iPhone 17e Next Spring, Claims Korean Report

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to launch a second-generation iPhone 17e next spring, reports Korean outlet The Elec.

According to the report, the iPhone 17e will use the same OLED panel as that found in the iPhone 16e – a panel that originally debuted in the iPhone 14 – as part of its efforts to use lower-cost components based on established production lines.

Similar to the iPhone 16e, which launched in February of this year starting $599, BOE and Samsung are said to be supplying the display panels, though LG Display may also be involved. The iPhone 16e offers a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, an A18 chip, and a USB-C port, positioning it as a more affordable alternative within the iPhone 16 family.

Back in April, one leaker claimed that iPhone 17e was nearing the trial production stage, with the mid-range device tentatively scheduled for a May release. Since then, industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will launch a second-generation iPhone 17e in the first half of next year.

It is not expected to be the last of its kind. Looking further ahead, Kuo said a third-generation "e" device will reportedly be released alongside the standard iPhone 18 in the first half of 2027. The unusual timing is because Apple is said to be launching the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in the spring – a full six months after the iPhone 18 Pro models – as part of its switch to a split iPhone yearly launch strategy.

Article Link: Apple to Launch iPhone 17e Next Spring, Claims Korean Report

 

[captain kaos]

Wait, why...Thats not what SE is about.

 

[JanoschR]

of course they will launch an iPhone 17e. Please clap for the genius predicting this

 

[racerhomie]

I love the iPhone 16e. Both the colors look great. And the cameras are good enough for most.

But personally I have been a main line iPhone user for many years and refuse to downgrade to a device without the U1 chip, Optical Image Stabilization (Sensor Shift OIS) and MagSafe(I don't use it though).

 

[applyr]

Same panel? So 60Hz refresh rate again?

 

[winxmac]

No. Even if it gets released next year, it will be called iPhone 26e, not 17e

 

[MayaUser]

of course they will launch an iPhone 17e. Please clap for the genius predicting this

and if this will be fake, what you will say next? Since SE is not an annual regular thing
A lot of "heroes" shows up after the war

 

[staypuftforums]

of course they will launch an iPhone 17e. Please clap for the genius predicting this

Just like they released the iPhone 11s, right? And the 6c.

 

[JanoschR]

and if this will be fake, what you will say next? Since SE is not an annual regular thing
A lot of "heroes" shows up after the war

That might be one of the reasons it was called SE and not 11e, 13e, etc.

 

[MayaUser]

That might be one of the reasons it was called SE and not 11e, 13e, etc.

even the "rumours" says it will be called 17e and not SE
Again, if this will not be release next year...what you will say?
“the genius and janoschR were wrong predicting this”

 

[JanoschR]

even the "rumours" says it will be called 17e and not SE
Again, if this will not be released next year...what you will say?

please read my post again and at least try to understand it.

If they will not release an iPhone 17e next spring, then I'm wrong of course.

 

[thiscatisfat]

A non-budget friendly iPhone in 2026 with 60hz refresh rate and a NOTCH? WHAT? That's embarrassing.

 

[TechRunner]

I really like the concept of the "e" series, but the price is a bit too high. As many have speculated, that's probably by design.

 

[Sami13496]

This is unbelievable! The iPhone 16e was released this spring, and the iPhone 17e is coming next spring! Wow!

 

[MayaUser]

If they will not release an iPhone 17e next spring, then I'm wrong of course.

That i was saying...nothing more...so not so "obvious" prediction as you thought

 

[MayaUser]

This is unbelievable! The iPhone 16e was released this spring, and the iPhone 17e is coming next spring! Wow!

i think this is fake, just some click bait from the korean outlet

 

[klasma]

Wait, why...Thats not what SE is about.

The e series aren't SEs. There's a reason they have a different name.

 

[racerhomie]

A non-budget friendly iPhone in 2026 with 60hz refresh rate and a NOTCH? WHAT? That's embarrassing.

All iPhones since the iPhone X has had 120Hz Touch Refresh Rate on the display. Plus Optimizations with the OS make the experience very smooth. You are not missing out much

 

[klasma]

It will be interesting to see what they'll update. The main thing holding me back is the lack of MagSafe.

 

[Robert.Walter]

It needs to be called the 26e, or else I won’t buy it.

Assignment given Tim!

 

[klky]

It will be interesting to see what they'll update. The main thing holding me back is the lack of MagSafe.

Same. I was quite set on getting the 16e until we learned that Apple gimped it by withholding MagSafe. And as much as I hate that Apple still uses a 60Hz display, if they give the 17e MagSafe, that might be enough to sway me.

 

[Paddle1]

So what's going to be different? Rumors say the iPhone 17 will have an A18 chip and the 16e already has the A18 as well as the Action Button. Dynamic Island maybe? Camera Control?

 

[ab2c4]

So what's going to be different? Rumors say the iPhone 17 will have an A18 chip and the 16e already has the A18 as well as the Action Button. Dynamic Island maybe? Camera Control?

This is what I'm wondering: if they don't upgrade the processor what exactly will they upgrade to make it worth it?

 

[darngooddesign]

It's the phone for people who hate camera bumps.

 

[turbineseaplane]

So what's going to be different?

The number.
This one will be 17, not just 16, which is obviously better.

-T. Cook