UAE Price
AED 2,199
India Price
₹59,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2026
The Apple iPhone 17e 128GB is Apple's 2026 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A19 (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4005 mAh battery. At AED 2,199 in the UAE and ₹59,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The iPhone 17e 128GB excels with its 1200-nit peak brightness for outdoor visibility, 90.2 cm² screen-to-body ratio for immersive viewing, and 45-hour battery endurance—outlasting most flagships. Its A19 chip delivers flawless iOS 26.3 performance, and MagSafe/Qi2 15W wireless charging works reliably. This is for professionals who need all-day endurance without carrying a charger, and users reliant on precise Face ID via the SL 3D depth sensor in bright sunlight. The weakness? No ProMotion display—fixed at 90Hz, not 120Hz—making scrolling feel dated next to Android rivals. In UAE at AED 2199, it’s competitive because it undercuts the iPhone 16 Pro by AED 800 while keeping core performance and 5G. In India at ₹59900, it’s overpriced: the same specs appear in Xiaomi 14T Pro for ₹48999 with 120Hz and 100W wired charging. Pay extra here only if you demand iOS 26.4 updates and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 |
| Battery Capacity | 4005 mAh |
| Single | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Soft Pink |
| Models | A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5 |
| SAR | 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | £ 599.00 / € 684.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2187425 (v11) GeekBench: 9296 (v6) 3DMark: 4226 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 814 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.7 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 15:30h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 45:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2026, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
| OS | iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 17e.
Yes, it’s a solid choice for buyers seeking a reliable, future-proof iPhone with Apple’s ecosystem support and long-term software updates. At its price point, it offers excellent value for daily use without overspending on premium features most users won’t need.
The Apple iPhone 17e 128GB is priced at AED 2199 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 17e 128GB is priced at ₹59900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized online and offline retailers.
The camera delivers sharp, vibrant photos with excellent dynamic range in both daylight and low-light conditions. It captures smooth 4K video at 60fps with reliable autofocus and real-time HDR processing.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, streaming, and camera use. It supports all-day endurance without needing a midday charge for most users.
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