Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Apple’s iPhone 17e arrives as the new entry-level option, but is it the bargain it seems? It faces stiff competition from Apple's own back catalog. We’ve put the 17e through our full suite of tests to see if these upgrades are enough to justify the price, or if last year’s flagship is still the smarter buy.
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00:00 - Apple iPhone 17e review
00:24 - A19 chip & MagSafe: what’s new?
00:35 - 256GB base storage
00:41 - Aluminum frame & Ceramic Shield 2
01:05 - 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED screen
02:04 - Stereo speakers loudness test
02:18 - iOS 26 & Apple Intelligence
02:35 - Apple A19 chipset performance
02:50 - 3DMark, AnTuTu & Geekbench CPU scores
03:10 - Thermal management & throttling
03:20 - 4005 mAh battery life test
03:34 - 20W wired charging speed
03:56 - 48MP Fusion camera specs
04:06 - Main camera: daylight photo quality
04:26 - 2x digital zoom quality
04:33 - Low-light & Night mode photos
04:47 - 12MP TrueDepth selfie camera test
05:26 - Verdict: Is the iPhone 17e worth it?
05:59 - Two alternatives: iPhone 16 & iPhone 17