iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage

[MacRumors]

Apple's just-announced iPhone 17e comes with doubled base storage compared to last year's predecessor while remaining at a $599 starting price.

The iPhone 17e now comes with 256GB base storage, up from 128GB in the iPhone 16e. The change is especially notable, given the surge in price of DDR memory in recent months owing to the AI server build-out.

The more affordable iPhone in Apple's lineup also now comes with MagSafe and Qi2 for fast wireless charging up to 15W, compared to 7.5W Qi wireless charging on iPhone 16e. The addition means MagSafe chargers, stands, cases, wallets, and camera accessories snap easily to the back of iPhone 17e, providing seamless alignment.

The iPhone 17e will be available for pre-order beginning Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting Wednesday, March 11.

Article Link: iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage

 

[MacUserFella]

No Dynamic Island tho...

 

[asdfjkl;]

Good news that base storage is finally 256GB and price has remained the same. Hoping this is indicative of 512GB as base for Macs now too (although maybe not the new A series based laptop).

 

[AppleMacintosh]

At a decade when even $100 Android phones have atleast:
- 90 Hz
- Ultra-wide camera as a minimum
- without a notch/ pill in this day & age…this 6 x times costlier model still feels like the worst value phone of the entire year for any human being to spend their money on.

 

[Andres Cantu]

It got 256GB before the newest iPad Air? Impressive.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Really makes the iPhone 16 sticking around at $699 with 128 GB feel even more strange.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

It got 256GB before the newest iPad Air? Impressive.

The new iPad Air also starts at 256 GB.
Edit: never mind, it does not. Very strange.

 

[Lamborrari]

Still no Ultra Wideband for easier AirTag finding? Such a tiny chip that would help Apple sell more AirTags and they can’t include it at $599? The SoC seems like a pure copy/paste with the exception of A19.

 

[and 4096 others like this]

I remember that a year ago Apple officially explained why the 16e version didn’t have MagSafe, and the reason was that, according to their data, the group of users who choose this type of phone don’t care about MagSafe.

So I assume they’ve now conducted new research and this group has suddenly started caring about MagSafe accessories?

Jokes aside, I think I might be one of the few who genuinely believe it’s a really good phone. The price stings, but soon it’ll probably be available for around $540–$530, and at that point it becomes a really good deal.

 

[SoyMaxV]

The new iPad Air also starts at 256 GB.

No, it doesn't.

 

[and 4096 others like this]

The new iPad Air also starts at 256 GB.
Edit: never mind, it does not. Very strange.

Nope. 128 for entry model

 

[MacPrince]

DDR memory is RAM, flash storage (which, admittedly, is also going price-nuts lately) is what they increased.

 

[PixelPanics]

Decent upgrades but it's still overpriced for a "kids" and "parents" phone...

 

[Zenman12]

Surprised no 26.3.1 iOS for product support. Like AirTags. Still should come.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

No, it doesn't.

Already corrected

 

[Zenman12]

Decent upgrades but it's still overpriced for a "kids" and "parents" phone...

“Parents” phone?

 

[Zenman12]

You guys can compare iPhone 17e on the comparison page if you guys want all the specs.

They added better things like ceramic glass 2 etc. might want to check it out.

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-17-pro-max,iphone-17e

 

[Ctrlos]

Last year I thought Apple did well. This year it looks a little lazy. It still has a better processor than the Pixel 10a but for $100 less Google still managed to cram in a 0.5x lens with macro, flush cameras, USB 3.0 (capable of recording straight to an external SSD in 4K RAW like the Pro iPhones.....), video-out, 120hz, punch-hole camera and a 5000mah battery.

 

[Dave245]

So today has been iPad Air and iPhone SE updates. Is tomorrow the MacBooks, what does that leave for Wednesday? Homepod updates maybe an Apple TV update.

 

[tomtad]

This is a budget phone from a company that gives a damn

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028439204192035271

 

[krvld]

Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Decent upgrades but it's still overpriced for a "kids" and "parents" phone...

But just fine for a corporate phone, which I think it mainly is.

Either way, prepaid carriers will, soon enough, have this on sale for $299 or less, and post-paid will give it away with a new line.

 

[tomtad]

Decent upgrades but it's still overpriced for a "kids" and "parents" phone...

Agreed. Apple should be pushing this out for $399.

When they sell an iPad for $349 this phone has no business being $599.

 

[Astuces iOS]

This is a budget phone from a company that gives a damn

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028439204192035271

And probably not as powerful as the 17e so it sucks

 

[PixelPanics]

“Parents” phone?

yeah, my parents are 64 and 70 years old, currently using iPhone SE second gen and are due to an upgrade, i can't personally pay 1200$ pre tax, and they don't like android.