Highlights

• iPhone 17e leak reveals a 6.1″ OLED display, A19 chipset, Dynamic Island, 48MP rear camera, and 12MP front camera with 3D facial recognition.
• The 17e will get a refreshed design and continue as the entry-level model in the iPhone 17 lineup, targeting budget-conscious buyers.
• The 16e captured 11% of US iPhone sales in June 2025, outperforming the SE and older models.

iPhone 16e arrived earlier this year, and following its lead, the upcoming iPhone 17e is also expected to target budget-conscious buyers within Apple’s ecosystem. While the iPhone 17 lineup is coming this September, the affordable iPhone 17e isn’t expected until next year. But we don’t have to wait that long to know more about this model, because leaks have started pouring in.

A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo has now revealed several key specifications of the upcoming device. Here’s everything we know about the phone.

iPhone 17e – Specifications (Rumoured)

According to the DCS’s post based on details reportedly sourced from the supply chain, the iPhone 17e will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, most likely the same 60Hz low-power panel used in the iPhone 16. The device is also tipped to retain the Dynamic Island design and will run on Apple’s upcoming A19 chipset.

In terms of cameras, the front will house a 12MP selfie camera with 3D facial recognition, while the back is expected to sport a 48MP primary sensor.

The phone’s overall design is also rumoured to undergo noticeable changes. However, no specific details on that have come out yet.

iPhone 16e Found Its Base in the Market

The iPhone 16e has already laid the groundwork for its successor’s success. According to a Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) report for the June 2025 quarter, the 16e performed strongly in Apple’s portfolio during its first full quarter on sale.

Launched in February as a replacement for the long-running iPhone SE, it quickly outpaced expectations by appealing to both former SE users and buyers of older models.

The report highlights that the iPhone 16e captured 11% of US iPhone sales in the June 2025 quarter, more than double the SE’s 5% share in the same quarter last year.

In contrast, legacy models like the iPhone 14 and 15 fell sharply, dropping from 28% of unit sales in June 2024 to just 15% this year. This shift shows how the 16e has successfully reshaped Apple’s lower-end sales mix.

FAQs

Q1. What are the key specifications of the upcoming iPhone 17e?

Answer. The iPhone 17e is expected to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display (likely 60Hz), Apple’s new A19 chipset, Dynamic Island design, a 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front camera with 3D facial recognition.

Q2. When will the iPhone 17e be released?

Answer. While the main iPhone 17 lineup is expected in September 2025, the budget-friendly iPhone 17e is likely to launch sometime in 2026.

Q3. How did the iPhone 16e perform in the market?

Answer. The iPhone 16e captured 11% of US iPhone sales in the June 2025 quarter, more than doubling the previous SE’s share and outperforming older models like the iPhone 14 and 15, which dropped to 15%.

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