Apple Launches iPhone 17e at $599: Here’s How You Can Pre-Order It

Apple has launched a new budget iPhone called the iPhone 17e. The smartphone focuses on offering key upgrades without increasing the price. It includes the A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and more base storage than before. Pre-orders for the device are already open, and the phone will start reaching stores next week. It offers several core iPhone features while keeping the price lower than flagship models. The smartphone starts with 256GB of storage, doubling the base capacity from the earlier version. The phone is available in black, white, and a new soft pink color.

What’s new with the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 17e runs on Apple’s A19 chip, the same processor used in the standard iPhone 17. This helps the device deliver faster performance and supports Apple Intelligence features powered by AI. Another major upgrade is MagSafe support. For the first time, Apple’s budget iPhone supports MagSafe wireless charging at up to 15W, faster than the 7.5W charging on the previous model.

Furthermore, Apple has equipped the iPhone 17e with a 6.1-inch Super Retina display and the new Ceramic Shield 2 protection. This upgrade is designed to improve scratch resistance and reduce screen glare. The phone also features a 48MP Fusion camera that supports optical-quality 2x zoom, offering a versatile camera experience from a single lens.

Apple has upgraded connectivity on the iPhone 17e by adding the new C1X cellular modem. According to the company, this modem can be up to twice as fast as the one used in the previous model. The phone offers all-day battery life, runs iOS 26, and is IP68-rated for water and dust protection. It also supports satellite-based services like Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Roadside Assistance, and Find My.

Price and Availability

The base model of the iPhone 17e starts at $599 and comes with 256GB of internal storage. There is also a 512GB model available. Apple has maintained the base price of the new model even though it has increased the base internal storage. Pre-orders for the new model began on March 4, and shipments will start on March 11. The new model will be available in over 70 countries, including the USA, India, the UK, Japan, Canada, and Australia.

How to Pre-Order the iPhone 17e

Buyers can pre-order the iPhone 17e on the Apple website or through the Apple Store application. The steps to do so are easy and fast.

• Visit the Apple website.
• Select the iPhone 17e model.
• Choose the color and size of the storage.
• Confirm the order and choose delivery or collection.