Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 17
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2026 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2026 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,900 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17e
| Weight | 170 grams | 177 grams | ||
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| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Tie
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
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| Front Camera Type | Depth | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Night mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 17e
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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