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iPhone 17e Launch Timeline Leaked Again; Tipped to Feature Dynamic Island Instead of Notch

iPhone 17e Launch Timeline Leaked Again; Tipped to Feature Dynamic Island Instead of Notch

iPhone 17e launch could be planned in the first quarter.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 15 January 2026 15:32 IST

iPhone 17e Launch Timeline Leaked Again; Tipped to Feature Dynamic Island Instead of Notch

Photo Credit: Apple

iPhone 16e runs on an A18 chip

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Highlights

iPhone 17e is said to launch soon
Apple released the iPhone 16e in February 2025
Sales of the new model could exceed those of its predecessor

iPhone 16e was released in February last year as an affordable iPhone model replacing the iPhone SE. Since then, speculations about its successor, the iPhone 17e, have been circulating online. While the official announcement from Apple is still pending, a recent leak reveals iPhone 17e's possible launch timeframe and some key specifications. The iPhone 17e is likely to remain Apple's lower-cost model, positioned well below the base iPhone 17. It is likely to come with a 6.1-inch display.

iPhone 17e Could Launch Soon

Prominent Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo claimed that Apple will launch the iPhone 17e in the first quarter of this year. This suggests it will follow the same pattern as the iPhone 16e, which was officially announced in February 2025. Previous rumours claimed that the handset could break cover in May this year.

Photo Credit: DCS/ Weibo

As per the leak, the iPhone 17e will have a 6.1-inch LTPS OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, the same as the iPhone 16e. The display is said to boast the Dynamic Island, which would be a notable design change from the notch on the iPhone 16e.

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Further, iPhone 17e is tipped to pack Apple's A19 processor. It is said to offer Face ID as well. The tipster states that sales of the new model could exceed those of its predecessor.

The iPhone 16e came with a price tag of Rs. 59,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage. The price goes up to Rs. 89,900 for the top-end variant with 512GB storage.

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The company has packed an A18 chip on the iPhone 16e alongside Apple's custom C1 modem. A 48-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel selfie shooter, and an IP68-rated build are the other key highlights of the phone. It supports 18W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.

Apple iPhone 16e

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Light and compact design
Powerful Apple A18 SoC
Customisable Action Button
Good battery life

Bad
Low light camera performance is below average
Available in just two basic finishes
Large display notch with thick borders
60Hz refresh rate display
Slow wireless and wired charging

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16e review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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