{"id":220746,"date":"2026-03-06T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/apple-iphone-17-vs-iphone-17e-read-this-before-spending-the-extra-200\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T22:25:08","slug":"apple-iphone-17-vs-iphone-17e-read-this-before-spending-the-extra-200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/apple-iphone-17-vs-iphone-17e-read-this-before-spending-the-extra-200\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17e: Read This Before Spending the Extra $200"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17e: Read This Before Spending the Extra $200<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/comparisons\/apple-iphone-17e-vs-iphone-17-read-this-before-spending-extra-200-dollars<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-06 16:43:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.pcmag.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Price: A Significant Difference<\/h2>\n

Obviously, this is the clearest difference between the two: The iPhone 17 starts at $799 and goes up to $999, while the iPhone 17e starts at $599 and goes up to $799, depending on your choice of onboard storage. If you’re looking to save money, the choice here is clear.<\/p>\n

Winner: iPhone 17e<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design: The Same, Except for Colors<\/h2>\n

\n The iPhone 17e comes in black, white, or soft pink. (Credit: Apple)\n<\/p>\n

If not for the number of cameras, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the iPhone 17 and 17e at a glance. They’re nearly identical in size and weight, with the 17e just a tenth of an inch shorter and a third of an ounce lighter. They both have aluminum frames with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance (both can withstand submersion to 20 feet for up to 30 minutes).<\/p>\n

Both phones are available in black or white. The iPhone 17e also comes in pink, while the iPhone 17 also comes in blue, green, or lavender. <\/p>\n

Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Display: One Is Sharper, Smoother, and Always On<\/h2>\n

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\n The iPhone 17’s screen is brighter and has an up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. (Credit: Eric Zeman)\n<\/p>\n

The screen is one of the first pieces of hardware to be compromised when making a cheaper model of phone, and that’s the case here. The iPhone 17e’s 6.1-inch screen is a Super Retina XDR display just like the iPhone 17’s 6.3-inch screen. They feature the same P3 wide color gamut and 460-pixels-per-inch sharpness. <\/p>\n

Unlike the higher-end model, though, the 17e’s screen isn’t always on, and it doesn’t have a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz; it’s locked to 60Hz, so scrolling isn’t as smooth. It’s also dimmer at 800 nits in most cases, 1,200 nits with HDR content, and lacks a brighter outdoor mode, compared with the iPhone 17 (1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits with HDR, and up to 3,000 nits outdoors).<\/p>\n

Winner: iPhone 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cameras: Paying More Gets You More Flexibility<\/h2>\n

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\n The iPhone 17 has two rear-facing 48MP…<\/p>\n

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