Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Apple A19
8/256GB · Reviewed iPhone 17e
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 26.3 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi | ~460 ppi |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical, 1200 nits HDR peak |
Apple A18
8/128GB · Germany, reviewed 512GB device
| 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR, 2000 nits outdoor peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% | ~86.8% |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 generation) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4005 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 4005 mAh | Li-Ion 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C fast charging, 50% in about 30 min; MagSafe and Qi2 wireless up to 15W | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30min; MagSafe wireless up to 25W; Qi2 wireless 15W; reverse wired 4.5W |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Single 48MP Fusion Main camera; 2x optical-quality zoom | Dual 48MP Fusion Main + 12MP ultrawide; 2x optical-quality crop |
| Main Camera Details | 48MP f/1.6 26mm wide, 1/2.55-inch, PDAF, OIS; 12MP 2x crop | 48MP f/1.6 26mm wide 1/1.56-inch sensor-shift OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 120-degree ultrawide with PDAF |
| Camera Features | HDR, panorama, Photonic Engine, Night mode, portrait mode | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Photonic Engine, macro photography |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, 1080p slow-motion | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, 1080p up to 240fps, spatial video |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 12MP f/1.9 23mm wide, PDAF; SL 3D Face ID | 12MP f/1.9 23mm wide PDAF; SL 3D Face ID |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p up to 120fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Ceramic Shield glass front, color-infused glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM internationally; eSIM-only in USA | Nano-SIM + eSIM international; dual eSIM USA; dual Nano-SIM China |
| Protection | IP68 water and dust resistant, up to 6m for 30 minutes | IP68 dust and water resistant up to 6m for 30 min |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; mmWave US model |
| Radio | No FM radio | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | Dual-frequency GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | NFC, Apple Pay | NFC, Apple Pay |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Infrared | No infrared blaster | No infrared blaster |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB gen2, satellite Emergency SOS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, March 02 | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 11 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | iPhone 17e, regional model numbers vary | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
| Price | From $599 (US, 256GB) | Original US launch price from $799 (128GB); current retail varies |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17e · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g | 170 g |
