Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8810
- Lighter: 163g vs 177g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17e was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.