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iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage

Apple's just-announced iPhone 17e comes with doubled base storage compared to last year's predecessor while remaining at a $599 starting price.

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The iPhone 17e now comes with 256GB base storage, up from 128GB in the iPhone 16e. The change is especially notable, given the surge in price of DDR memory in recent months owing to the AI server build-out.

The more affordable iPhone in Apple's lineup also now comes with MagSafe and Qi2 for fast wireless charging up to 15W, compared to 7.5W Qi wireless charging on iPhone 16e. The addition means MagSafe chargers, stands, cases, wallets, and camera accessories snap easily to the back of iPhone 17e, providing seamless alignment.

The iPhone 17e will be available for pre-order beginning Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting Wednesday, March 11.

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asdfjkl; Avatar
19 weeks ago
Good news that base storage is finally 256GB and price has remained the same. Hoping this is indicative of 512GB as base for Macs now too (although maybe not the new A series based laptop).
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
and 4096 others like this Avatar
19 weeks ago
I remember that a year ago Apple officially explained why the 16e version didn’t have MagSafe, and the reason was that, according to their data, the group of users who choose this type of phone don’t care about MagSafe.

So I assume they’ve now conducted new research and this group has suddenly started caring about MagSafe accessories?

Jokes aside, I think I might be one of the few who genuinely believe it’s a really good phone. The price stings, but soon it’ll probably be available for around $540–$530, and at that point it becomes a really good deal.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MacUserFella Avatar
19 weeks ago
No Dynamic Island tho...
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Andres Cantu Avatar
19 weeks ago
It got 256GB before the newest iPad Air? Impressive.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
19 weeks ago
Really makes the iPhone 16 sticking around at $699 with 128 GB feel even more strange.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tomtad Avatar
19 weeks ago

Decent upgrades but it's still overpriced for a "kids" and "parents" phone...
Agreed. Apple should be pushing this out for $399.

When they sell an iPad for $349 this phone has no business being $599.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)