Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 17e
Battery capacity (4,005 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 17
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17e
AnTuTu benchmark (2,187,425 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 17
Screen size (6.3")
WinsWeight
iPhone 17e
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.1" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,170 × 2,532 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 60Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Emergency SOS, Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A19 | |
| 2,109,773 | 2,187,425 | |
| 9,360 | 9,296 | |
| 4,803 | 4,226 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,692 mAh | 4,005 mAh | |
| 40W | 20W | |
| 25W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 177g | 169g | |
| 8mm | 7.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17e
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 17e
Highest resolution main camera.