Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Apple iPhone 17 is the choice for buyers who want the stronger display, camera and connectivity: it adds 120Hz, 3,000 nits, an ultrawide camera and Wi‑Fi 7. iPhone 17e suits buyers who value 169 g and a 4,005 mAh battery over 177 g and 3,692 mAh.
The iPhone 17 display leads with LTPO OLED, 90.1% usable surface and 2,622 px, versus OLED, 86% and 2,532 px on the 17e. Its 5-core GPU and 4,803 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme also exceed the 17e’s 4-core GPU and 4,226.
For photography, iPhone 17 adds an ultrawide camera and a larger 1/1.56″ main sensor versus 1/2.55″, while its front camera reaches 18 MP against 12 MP. Its 40W wired charging and 53 hours per cycle beat 15W and 45 hours on the 17e, although the latter has 15W wireless charging versus 25W.
Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e suits buyers who value its lighter 169 g body and larger 4,005 mAh battery.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for buyers seeking a 120Hz LTPO OLED display and an ultrawide camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,005 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 177 g
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Launch price
- 709 €
- against 959 €
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Apple A19 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.26 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,187,425 | 2,239,708 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | 3,608 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | 8,810 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,226 | 4,803 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Green | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.95 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 177 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh Best value | 3,692 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h | 53 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px | 1,206 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px | 2,622 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.2 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € Best value | 959 € |
| Model numbers | A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
