Apple may soon launch a new budget iPhone 17e, which will be priced around ₹ 59,900. It is expected to have upgrades like A19 chip, 48MP camera and dynamic island in place of notch.
California: American tech giant Apple may introduce its new budget-friendly flagship smartphone, iPhone 17e, this week. Even before the official announcement, many information about this phone has been revealed. From launch date to price and features, there are many rumors going on in the tech world regarding iPhone 17e.
Possible features of iPhone 17e
According to a report, iPhone 17e is likely to be launched on February 19. Apple is rumored to be planning to unveil the iPhone 17e through a press release, without any special launch event. The company has adopted this method for some iPhone models in the last few years. Compared to its previous model, the iPhone 16e, the price of the iPhone 17e is not expected to change much. Its price in the global market can start from US $ 599 and in India it can start from around Rs 59,900. One thing to note is that despite the lack of memory chip, the price is expected to remain the same as last year.
A 6.1-inch OLED screen will be used in the iPhone 17e. This screen is expected to have a 60Hz refresh rate. This model will not have the promotion feature and always-on display feature found in Pro models. But, information is coming out that Dynamic Island can be included in place of the old notch. Talking about the processor, the iPhone 17e is expected to have an A19 chip. It will be made on 3nm N3P process. According to the report, this may be a slightly downclocked version of the chip found in the regular iPhone 17. It will also have support for 8 GB RAM. It is believed that compared to the previous generation, its performance will improve by five to 10 percent. With the new Neural Engine system, AI-based features will be able to work better.
Will there be an upgrade to the iPhone 17e camera?
The camera department of the iPhone 17e is expected to feature a single 48MP wide-angle lens. The front camera will be 18-megapixel for selfie and video calling. It will include MagSafe support and charging speed up to 15 watts. Apart from this, faster connectivity will also be available by using the new C1X modem. Overall, it is believed that the iPhone 17e can become a model with modern features at a lower price. More details about the iPhone 17e will become clear with the official announcement.