iPhone 17e Review: Pros, cons and who it’s for (2026)

iPhone 17e Review: Pros, cons and who it’s for (2026)

iPhone 17e Review: Pros, cons and who it’s for (2026)

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Publish Date: 2026-03-19 09:09:00

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A hands-on review of the newest iPhone available in Canada

Published Mar 19, 2026  •  Last updated 59 minutes ago  •  7 minute read

iPhone 17e reviewReviewing the iPhone 17e, now available in Canada. Photo by Kate Mendonca/Postmedia

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It’s not often that you pay the same amount of money and end up getting more bang for your buck, but with Apple’s new iPhone 17e, that’s exactly what users are getting. 

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As the brand’s most affordable smartphone, it’s a great option for those who don’t care to splurge on the latest tech innovations, but don’t want to compromise on everyday performance. This is where the iPhone 17e shines. It also features a few key upgrades that may entice iPhone users who didn’t upgrade to last year’s 16e model. 

Below, I go into my hands-on review of the 17e, comparing it to the 16e as I go along to ultimately answer the question that comes along with each iPhone release — should you get this device?

What: iPhone 17e
Cost: Starting from $899 CAD
Where to buy:Apple | Best Buy

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Pros 👍 Cons 👎
  • Price: Starting at $899 CAD, the iPhone 17e is the most affordable in the current iPhone lineup. 
  • Colour: This is the only iPhone model in the current 17 lineup that comes in pink. 
  • MagSafe compatible: This is a big upgrade over the iPhone 16e, which did not support wireless charging or MagSafe…

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