Apple iPhone 17e

“The iPhone 17e up-levels the iPhone 16e with double the storage, Apple's latest A19 SoC and MagSafe, all for the same low price.”

Assessed from verdict: 88/100 · 3mo ago

“The iPhone 17e is an affordable powerhouse – the battery life is amazing.”

Assessed from verdict: 86/100 · 3mo ago

“Apple has built an excellent midrange phone that captures the essence of the iPhone experience, without many of the compromises you’d expect, and with some welcome upgrades over last year's model.”

Assessed from verdict: 86/100 · 4mo ago

“The iPhone 17e's features and performance make it a good smartphone.”

Publisher score: 84/100 · 3mo ago

“It's not a revolutionary leap, but it is the perfect landing spot for anyone upgrading from a several-years-old device who wants a modern iPhone experience on a budget.”

Assessed from verdict: 82/100

“The Apple iPhone 17e is a strong entry-level iPhone, delivering great performance, a solid battery life, a capable rear camera, and the full iOS 26 experience in a compact, premium design.”

Publisher score: 4/5 · 4mo ago

“The iPhone 17e is a solid entry-level handset for those who need a basic, no-frills path into the Apple ecosystem.”

Publisher score: 80/100 · 4mo ago

“The Apple iPhone 17e doubles down on everything that worked about its predecessor and fixes the things that held it back.”

Publisher score: 4/5 · 3mo ago

“The iPhone 17e is a good, affordable iPhone with a few nice upgrades over the 16e – however with the iPhone 17 being so good, is it worth it?”

Publisher score: 4/5 · 3mo ago

“This would make a solid choice for someone upgrading from an older handset, such as the iPhone 12 or 13, switching from Android, or buying their first smartphone.”

Assessed from verdict: 78/100 · 3mo ago

“Still, globally, the iPhone 17e struggles to offer compelling value for its price, and if you're after a bargain-priced iPhone, then last year's iPhone 16 fits the bill better.”

Publisher score: 3.8/5 · 3mo ago

“A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple’s cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.”

Publisher score: 7/10 · 4mo ago

“If the last two budget iPhone releases are anything to go by, Apple is likely turning it into a regular thing. Just a year after the iPhone 16e release,...”

Assessed from verdict: 67/100