iPhone 17e: All the Rumors So Far

[Dark_Omen]

The 16e is probably a main seller for company businesses. Companies don't buy new phones for their employees on a yearly basis - more on a 3-year basis. So I think we don't get a 17e next year.

Depends on what offers the carriers have for business accounts.

The 16e is currently $1.99 a month through AT&T Business.

There are times when the previous year’s iPhone is also $1.99 a month,

Or there are trade-in offers that can wipe out the cost of the latest phone entirely, making it the cheapest option.


Before I got my 17 Pro Max, I had a 16e…. Very good phone for the price. Took a little bit of time to get used to the smaller size (went from another Pro Max phone to it), but after a while it fit nicely in the hands and the battery life was solid and was close to the Pro Max I had.

 

[Richard8655]

Glad I bought the 16e and didn't wait for the 17e. Slight bump in processor and Dynamic Island would hardly be noticeable to me. And I don't trust what 17e pricing might be.

 

[kyykesko]

Sorry, but 16e isn't "reasonably priced". SE was that, and even then just barely. We can only dream of $599 here. Local prices below. iphone 17 is 999e. Why would I buy this bare bones model? They are both extremely expensive for a budget phone which is the reason none of my clients buy any iPhones anymore. Even the SE was expensive enough not to make the cut (at ~450-500e/each) in some places. At 749e the iPhone 16e makes things simple: it won't even be considered anymore.

When is Apple going to realize there are people who aren't ready to pay 1000e for a _phone_. Those people don't need the newest cameras, fastest new chips or other expensive options. They want a phone that works in Apple ecosystem without breaking the budget. SE was that. 16e isn't. And as I'm pretty sure Apple will continue this new line with the 17e, it won't sell either. It's not about the features you get for the money. It's only about the money.

 

[bluecoast]

how to right the ship of the 'e' line:

• give it 15w magsafe
• give it a 120hz screen
• dynamic island vs the notch
• give it UWB support
• prices starting at $499

MagSafe is for pros!

It was a surprising omission.

Maybe they wanted a modern iPhone for those with pace makers (seriously).

 

[svish]

Think it will have dynamic island, newer chip, more color options and same price. Everything else should remain the same. Expecting to see it in April 2026.