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iPhone 17e iPhone 17e - Good Phone !
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Parowdy
macrumors 68000
64GB is a relic of the past and should remain so.
If you want 64GB, all the iPhones you could ever need have already been produced and can be purchased at very affordable prices.
Meanwhile, let the rest of us reap the benefits of a healthy head room of local storage, thank you.
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Garethe86
macrumors 6502
I still have my SE2, it wasn't a bad phone outside of the atrocious battery. I don't know why Apple doesn't go slightly smaller on the E and corner the small phone market, it's wide open now. Doesn't have to be as small as the mini, but there'd be takers if they went with a 5 to 5 1/2 inch screen.
Please. You can by iPhone or iPhone Pro (Max) with that extra storage. Meanwhile let rest or use enjoy e series without 256GB storage driving up the price when we can have everything in cloud.
Reverend Benny
macrumors 68000
I know all reports point towards a 17e, but I don't get why Apple is spending time on the old model with such small updates. Also, this is a phone many companies are using, would have appreciated 2-3 years between releases like the SE had. iPhone 18e with a bit more updates would have been a better strategy.
If they are going to release the 17e, I would appreciate no physical updates so that all 16e accessories fit and that they focus on keeping it cheap.
If they are going to release the 17e, I would appreciate no physical updates so that all 16e accessories fit and that they focus on keeping it cheap.
Parowdy
macrumors 68000
We weren’t talking about 256G, only that 64GB is too little. I never once said that the 17e should come with 256GB.
I would only ever really want it to have so much storage if Apple then also upgrades all MacBook Air storage to 512, so it doesn’t ship with the same storage their „budget“ phone has.
I agree that 256 is overkill for most people, just like 64 is too little. 128 is a very reasonable middle ground.
And like I said, if you want 64GB as to not increase the price, you have the pleasure of picking an older phone.
Also, it’s almost naive to think that Apple designed a phone and then calculates the cost to sell it for, when in the last 10 years they’ve clearly shown that they first check if they can source enough parts (like OLED for the iPhone X) for their next product, then decide on the retails price and then actually design the device. After all, 8 years of $999 iPhones weren’t a coincidence.
So, before Apple ships an iPhone e with 256GB starting storage, they‘ll make sure that change doesn’t affect the price, and if it does, it won’t ship with 256GB.
Bet.
Parowdy
macrumors 68000
Agreed. Everyone that doesn’t want a single camera, notched phone can buy a plane new 15 Pro or 16 for almost the same price as a new e.
The accessory argument is very valid and something I didn’t even consider, you’re right to point out that businesses shouldn’t need to replace them. A visual refresh every 2 years sounds very reasonable. Maybe they even reduce the price by 50 bucks or so to make up for the worst part about the 16e, so they can sell of their stock of old frames and displays to a greater audience.
rui no onna
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iOS 26 is already ~20GB by itself.
My mom isn't a power user or anything and her 16e has ~20GB iOS + ~20GB System Data. I reckon keeping 64GB base would give many users out of storage messages whenever they update iOS or even apps.
That said, I reckon keeping the status quo of 128GB should be fine.
rui no onna
Contributor
The iPhone 12/13 mini already had a 5.4" screen.
Personally, I'd love 5.8" (ala-iPhone X) with reduced bezels but I'd settle for 6.1" in X-like chassis ala-15 Pro.
rui no onna
Contributor
I'm curious, do you barely have any apps installed?
I just checked my spare 64GB iPhone SE3 on iOS 26 and it's already using ~30GB with just 6 user-installed apps. iOS+System Data alone uses ~22GB. iCloud Photos are set to optimized but the entire account just has 309 images anyway (all screenshots).
The 128GB iPhone 12 mini on my main account with a more realistic usage profile is using 86.5GB of which ~27GB is iOS+System Data. iCloud Photos also set to optimized otherwise, 128GB wouldn't be enough.
Yes. I have really only ”mandatory” apps installed. I even deleted many of stock apps. On iCloud I have 90GB of 200GB used.
ayephoner
macrumors 6502
Are you just obsessed with minimizing space used? Or is there some other reason?
It’s not really about saving space, but rather about avoiding unnecessary things and resisting pointless temptations. In my life, I try to spend as little time as possible doing what others would like me to do. Companies and the people working for them want me to spend my time in their apps, because that’s how they make money. I, on the other hand, don’t want to spend my time the way they want me to.
That’s why I only use applications that are truly necessary for my daily life to run smoothly. For example, I don’t play games, watch series, or browse social media content. As a result, I don’t have many apps on my phone.
I hope this answers your question.
ClaraStahlbaum
macrumors 6502a
If the 17e still has the notch then I will just wait until I can upgrade to the Iphone Air.
ayephoner
macrumors 6502
I understand that it might sound that way. But on the other hand, once you get used to spending time in nature, listening to birds from the balcony, and watching people and life from window while sitting in a café or in a train, it’s the devices and screens that start to feel tedious. Still, it’s good that we can all choose for ourselves how we spend our time. For my needs 64GB is plenty.
I think this says it all from today's 17e Frontpage review. I'm one who doesn't miss those extra cameras, and prefer saving the $200:
The iPhone 16e is $599, so it's $200 cheaper than the iPhone 17. iPhone 16e buyers didn't miss much in terms of performance or battery life compared to those who bought Apple's more expensive iPhones, but the device does only have a single camera, which is one of the main downsides.
As long as you don't mind the lack of extra cameras, the iPhone 17e, like the iPhone 16e, is going to be a very competitive iPhone that gives you a lot of performance for the money. If you've been waiting to upgrade from an older device, the iPhone 17e has the potential to be a very good buy.
The iPhone 16e is $599, so it's $200 cheaper than the iPhone 17. iPhone 16e buyers didn't miss much in terms of performance or battery life compared to those who bought Apple's more expensive iPhones, but the device does only have a single camera, which is one of the main downsides.
As long as you don't mind the lack of extra cameras, the iPhone 17e, like the iPhone 16e, is going to be a very competitive iPhone that gives you a lot of performance for the money. If you've been waiting to upgrade from an older device, the iPhone 17e has the potential to be a very good buy.
maerz001
macrumors 68030
Why? I mean if u buy the 16e to save money and than upgrade a year later you lose so much money u could have bought the 16 pro and use it for years
MarkX
macrumors 68000
ayephoner
macrumors 6502
It wasn't a judgement.Says no judgment, then finishes with a judgment
I was said it sounds tedious (to me). I'm all for him doing whatever he wants to do and what makes sense to him. I'm just pointing out that it doesn't make sense to me.
Two people can have different views of something and share and acknowledge those different views without judging or insulting each other. I know it doesn't happen often in this day and age, but it is still possible.
mandopicker101
macrumors regular
Does it get the UWB chip? I use a lot of AirTags and precision finding is the deal breaker. Cameras and screen refresh rate…not so much.
Maybe maybe not, sad that the rumors aren’t really talking about it… Maybe only gen 1!
Funny Apple Man
macrumors 6502a
Like what everyone else said, no way it's getting 256gb. Don't mind being wrong though, more for base storage the better.
Otherwise, it's looking to be a solid phone. Dynamic Island and MagSafe alone makes the $600 purchase more worth it than the 16e.
Otherwise, it's looking to be a solid phone. Dynamic Island and MagSafe alone makes the $600 purchase more worth it than the 16e.
RRC
macrumors 68020
It got the storage bump 😂 It was never going to get dynamic island though.
I think Apple did good with this phone. Bumping up the storage, chip and give it Ceramic Shield 2 and most importantly MagSafe. Yeah, the price is still the same but DRAM prices are insane now anyways. Most importantly the 512GB got $100 cheaper and you can pickup one at $799. That's a solid phone for the price. Looks great, feels good in the hand (not as great as my Mini but oh well), a new color and it lays flat on a table.
Well done.
Well done.