The iPhone 17e is launched with MagSafe starting at R$ 5.799.

A Apple He started his week of releases with the announcement of the already anticipated... iPhone 17eThe cheapest model in the line. iPhone 17 It now has double the initial internal storage and supports up to 15W wireless charging with magnetic rings on the back, via MagSafeFor a better fit. See the details now:

Design

Still featuring only one rear camera, the big design innovation of iPhone 17e It's its pink color, which joins the black and white variants released with the iPhone 16e. The model comes with IP68 certification against water and dust (up to 1,5 meters deep in water), in addition to the screen. Ceramic Shield 2, present in all the others iPhones 17 to be included in the "cheap iPhone".

The screen also has a coating developed by Apple which offers three times greater scratch resistance than the previous generation, as well as improved anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. As expected, we also have the notch at the top of the screen.

The material chosen for the casing was aluminum, the same used in models released last year. It's worth remembering that Apple stopped using titanium for greater durability. Other details include the action button to open an app or perform other activities on the device. iOS 26.

Fabric

In relation to the model announced last year, the iPhone 17e It hasn't undergone any changes: the device still has a 6,1″ Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels (FHD+), but there has been a slight increase in brightness, now reaching up to 1200 in HDR mode (compared to up to 800). The model also continues to support Apple's Face ID for online purchases, unlocking the screen, and more.

The screen still has a refresh rate of up to 60Hz, so more dynamic games may experience a slight lag compared to the previous model. iPhone 17 and other models with 120Hz. Despite this, Apple emphasizes in its statement that AAA games can be enjoyed without problems on the screen, including support for Ray Tracing via the processor so that players can see shadows and darker scenes without issues.

Processor

As expected, the new iPhone 17e arrives with the A19 chip, the same one available in iPhone 17 This processor stands out for delivering up to a 20% increase in CPU performance, greater energy efficiency, and improved graphics for AAA games compared to the A18, present in the base. iPhone 16/16e.

AI use

Because of its processor, Apple announced that the iPhone 17e It arrives as a device ready for the era of artificial intelligence via Apple Intelligence, unlike other iPhones released so far. It's worth remembering that Apple's AI will undergo a major change, with Siri now being powered by Google's Gemini programming language model, after the partnership with OpenAI failed to deliver on the company's 2025 announcement.

The new iPhone 17e arrives with the iOS 26 Factory installed, supporting Liquid Glass and all advertised features. iPhone 17, without separations. News about the new Siri should be released by June, at which time the Apple performs the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) to present new features of its operating system.

Battery

A Apple he refrains from commenting on the total battery capacity of his iPhonesbut it was emphasized that the iPhone 17e It has the capacity to operate for up to 26 hours, the same duration as the previous generation model. The USB-C port now features fast charging technology that charges 50% of the battery in just 30 minutes.

The big news, besides the processor, is the... MagSafeNow, the cheaper model also features magnetic rings embedded in the back for better attachment of wireless chargers up to 15W (twice the 7,5W wireless charging of the iPhone 16e) or accessories such as wallets, cases and other accessories.

Internal storage and memory

Another change is the initial internal storage, which has increased from 128 GB to 256 GB, with the Apple leaving that behind once and for all, given that the iPhone 17 They also weren't released with a 128GB option. Apple refrains from commenting on the RAM of their devices. iPhonesHowever, rumors suggest it may have 8 GB of RAM. We'll have to wait for confirmation when the reviews are released.

Connectivity

Connectivity is another new feature. Apple put the C1X modem, which premiered along with iPhone Air In 2025, this 5G modem delivers greater energy efficiency (up to 30% more efficient than competitors), data speeds up to twice as fast as the previous generation (C1), and optimized cellular connectivity. iPhone 17e It also comes with support for WiFi 6E (802.11ax), providing high speed and lower latency when accessing the 6 GHz band, when available.

Cameras

A Apple It retained the rear design with only one rear camera, which was quite criticized when it was introduced. So, the 48 MP rear camera also takes high-resolution 24 MP photos. Regarding portrait mode (Bokeh mode), Apple states that it tweaked the algorithm to deliver "more sophisticated and elegant results," with HDR support for portraits of people and animals with complete color fidelity. The optical zoom is 2x, the same as the previous generation.

In terms of video, the iPhone 17e It records videos in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with support for Dolby Vision, an HDR version for videos that enhances brightness, contrast, and delivers better content than the more standard HDR10.

Moving on to the front camera, there were no changes either, and it uses the same lens as the... iPhone 16/16e It's available here: you can take 12 MP photos and record videos in 4K quality at up to 30 frames per second.

Price and availability

The new iPhone 17e It's already listed in Apple Brazil official website, with pre-orders starting next Monday, March 09th. The company has not yet announced a delivery date, but it should happen before the beginning of April. The model of 256 GB will cost 5.799 BRL, while the version of 512 GB arrives by 7.299 BRL.

Technical specifications

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 02 / 03 / 2026.

With information: Apple Newsroom