iPhone 17e to rectify one of its predecessor's main shortcomings iPhone 17e to rectify one of its predecessor's main shortcomings
Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style.
If you’ve been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there’s some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe support.
iPhone 16e
The iPhone 17e is also said to have Apple’s second-generation C1X cellular modem, which made its debut in the iPhone Air this September (the iPhone 16e has the older C1).
Past rumors have told us that the iPhone 17e’s screen will be identical to its predecessor’s, but will have thinner bezels. The iPhone 17e is reportedly getting the 18MP selfie camera that features in all of the other iPhone 17 family members. It should be powered by the A19 chip also featured in the iPhone 17, and will most likely retain the iPhone 16e’s single 48MP rear camera.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17
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Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February as its new cheapest device, but the lower price brought with it a ton of compromises, including the lack of MagSafe. Wireless charging is built-in, but with no magnets, Android-style.
If you’ve been baffled by the decision to forgo this feature, there’s some good news for the future. According to a new report, the iPhone 17e, expected in early 2026, will bring MagSafe support.
iPhone 16e
The iPhone 17e is also said to have Apple’s second-generation C1X cellular modem, which made its debut in the iPhone Air this September (the iPhone 16e has the older C1).
Past rumors have told us that the iPhone 17e’s screen will be identical to its predecessor’s, but will have thinner bezels. The iPhone 17e is reportedly getting the 18MP selfie camera that features in all of the other iPhone 17 family members. It should be powered by the A19 chip also featured in the iPhone 17, and will most likely retain the iPhone 16e’s single 48MP rear camera.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17
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