Fresh leaks have shed more light on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e and iPad 12. A report has also shared new information about the two devices, pointing to incremental upgrades rather than major design changes. Here’s what the report reveals.
To start with, the Japanese website Mac Otakara has revealed that iPhone 17e and iPad 12 are both expected to be released within the next few months.
Sharing a more precise date, German publication Macwelt claims Apple could announce the iPhone 17e through a press release on Thursday, February 19. Macwelt report details are available in English via Macworld.
While launching products on a Thursday is unusual for Apple, the report notes that it is still possible. Apple announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, February 19 last year. The Macworld report notes, “Apple usually announces new products on a Monday or Tuesday, or less frequently on a Wednesday. Apple doesn’t share information about upcoming launches with case and accessory makers, but companies often use inside information to time their own releases alongside Apple’s. So while it’s possible that this is an educated guess based on simply adding a year to last year’s launch, it could also be backed up by industry rumblings.”
If the current rumour is accurate, the iPhone 17e would be unveiled exactly one year later, albeit on a Thursday.
According to Mac Otakara, citing “reliable sources,” the iPhone 17e will retain a design similar to the iPhone 16e. While earlier reports hinted at the addition of a Dynamic Island, the latest information claims this is incorrect.
Macwelt also agrees that the iPhone 17e will not feature a Dynamic Island, but adds that MagSafe support is likely.
Instead, Apple is expected to continue using a notch, just like on the current iPhone 16e.
Apple discontinued the iPhone SE in February 2025 and introduced the iPhone 16e as its new entry-level model. The iPhone 16e comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, Action button, USB-C port, and other modern features.
The iPhone 17e is expected to succeed it with internal improvements.
The report highlights three main upgrades planned for the iPhone 17e. It is said to be powered by Apple’s new A19 chip, replacing the A18, which should deliver improved performance and better power efficiency. The phone is also expected to feature Apple’s second-generation C1X modem for 5G and LTE, which the company claims is up to twice as fast as the original C1 modem and is its most power-efficient modem so far.
Additionally, the iPhone 17e is tipped to include Apple’s N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread connectivity. On other Apple devices, the N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 and improves features such as Personal Hotspot and AirDrop.
According to this Macwelt, the iPhone 17e will support MagSafe magnetic wireless charging at speeds of around 20W to 25W. This would be a notable upgrade over the iPhone 16e, which only supports standard Qi wireless charging at up to 7.5W. MagSafe accessories such as Apple’s MagSafe Wallet are also expected to be compatible. Macwelt further states that Apple will stick with a single rear camera on the iPhone 17e.
Beyond these changes, no major upgrades have been reported so far, suggesting that the overall look and feature set will remain close to the iPhone 16e.
In the US, the iPhone 16e starts at $599. Pricing details for the iPhone 17e have not been revealed yet.
As for the iPad 12, Mac Otakara suggests that it will closely resemble the iPad 11 in terms of design.
However, it is expected to get a newer A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support. This upgrade would also mean an increase in RAM to 8GB, compared to the 6GB found in the iPad 11.
Answer. Reports suggest both devices will be released within the next few months. The iPhone 17e could be announced via press release on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Answer. The iPhone 17e will retain the same design with a notch but introduce internal improvements such as A19 chip, Second‑generation C1X modem, N1 chip and MagSafe wireless charging (20W–25W), a big step up from the 7.5W Qi charging on the iPhone 16e.
Answer. The iPad 12 will look similar to the iPad 11 but feature an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support and increased RAM (8GB vs. 6GB).
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