iPhone 17e May Arrive Early Next Year with These Specs: The iPhone 17e smartphone has not been released yet, but it is expected to launch in February 2026 as an affordable alternative to the flagship iPhone 17 series, with an estimated starting price in India of 64,990 rupees. The best part is it is expected to be powered by the same flagship A19 Bionic chip used in the standard iPhone 17, which will ensure powerful performance. Along with that, you may get a compact 6.1-inch OLED display and a single 48 MP sensor in this upcoming smartphone. Here is everything mentioned below that you can expect in the upcoming iPhone 17e smartphone.

Performance

You can expect flagship-level performance because it is likely to be powered by the flagship Apple A19 Bionic chip, which is the same processor used in the standard iPhone 17. This will ensure powerful performance while multitasking, gaming, and other demanding tasks. The phone is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, with options for up to 512 GB. It will likely run on the latest iOS 26 (depending on the final naming convention) out of the box.

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Connectivity

For connectivity, iPhone 17e smartphone is expected to support 5G networks, and it may get Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.3, and it may also feature a USB Type-C port.

Camera Setup

iPhone 17e smartphone is expected to feature a single 48 MP main rear camera with OIS, whereas in front you may get an upgraded 18 MP sensor with Centre Stage support for enhanced video calls and group selfies.

Compact Display

iPhone 17e smartphone may get a 6.1-inch OLED display. Leaks are conflicting on the refresh rate — some sources suggest a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, while others indicate it may finally feature a 120 Hz ProMotion display. However, you can expect a different design, which may replace the traditional notch with the more modern Dynamic Island cutout.

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Expected Launch Date, Price & Colours

iPhone 17e smartphone is expected to launch in India in February 2026. The price is anticipated to be in the range of 60K to 65K, with the base model starting at approximately 64,990 rupees. Simultaneously, it is rumoured to be available in Black and White colour options, and you may also get a new Cosmic Orange colour like the standard iPhone 17 series.