iPhone 17e Could Add Dynamic Island, MagSafe at $599, Says Prosser [Video]

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17e next week, bringing a more modern design to its entry-level lineup. Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech says the company will unveil the device via a press release on its website, continuing the rebranding strategy that saw the iPhone 16e account for 11% of iPhone sales last year.



The biggest rumored change for the $599 handset is the addition of the Dynamic Island. If it makes the cut, it would mark the end of the notch on Apple's standard iPhone lineup and bring the design more in line with its flagship models. Prosser describes the Dynamic Island as the "headlining feature," but says he is not 100% confident it will be included, noting that Apple could still reuse the older notched tooling from the iPhone 14 chassis to keep costs down. The display is expected to remain a 6.1-inch panel capped at 60Hz, without ProMotion. That aligns with earlier supply chain reports regarding the screen technology.


Internally, the iPhone 17e is said to run on a slightly binned version of the A19 chip. Crucially, the device will reportedly ship with 8GB of RAM, a requirement for running Apple Intelligence features. While some rumors suggested a 256GB starting storage option, the report indicates that is unlikely for the base model at this price point.

The battery is expected to come in around 4,000 mAh, paired with Apple's new C1X chip. Prosser also highlights the addition of MagSafe support for wireless charging, a feature that is absent from the iPhone 16e.

To distinguish the device from the flagship tier, Apple is expected to stick to a single camera on the back. The sensor is rated at 48 megapixels, and while the hardware is reportedly unchanged from the previous generation, the A19 chip should deliver improved image processing and low-light performance. The front-facing camera is tipped for an 18MP sensor with Center Stage support.

The iPhone 17e is expected to launch in Black and White, with a potential third color option like Lavender still in question. If the design rumors hold true, this release would contradict recent reports that Apple planned to stick with the older chassis design for another year.


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