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iPhone 17e, Affordable MacBook Said to Launch Next Year Alongside 12th Generation iPad

iPhone 17e, Affordable MacBook Said to Launch Next Year Alongside 12th Generation iPad

iPhone 17e will reportedly feature an A19 chip, an 18-megapixel front camera, and Apple’s C1 modem

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 21 November 2025 19:15 IST

iPhone 17e, Affordable MacBook Said to Launch Next Year Alongside 12th Generation iPad

iPhone 17e will arrive as a successor to this year’s iPhone 16e (above)

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Highlights

Apple could launch entry-level models across iPhone, iPad, and Mac line
The upcoming MacBook will reportedly use an A18 Pro
The 12th-gen iPad is said to run on the A18 chip

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch new entry-level products that will make their debut within the next few months. An analyst suggests that Apple's first budget-friendly MacBook, which is said to feature an A series chip, could debut early next year. The iPhone 17e will also arrive in the market as a successor to this year's iPhone 16e, which is currently Apple's most affordable smartphone model. Additionally, a 12th-generation iPad is also said to be in the works, and it is said to be powered by the A18 chip.

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A research note from Jeff Pu of Haitong International Tech Research seen by MacRumors suggests that Apple will introduce new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineups early next year. The iPhone 17e is said to launch in Spring 2026, alongside a 12th-generation iPad and a new entry-level MacBook.

The upcoming entry-level MacBook will reportedly use an A18 Pro, originally designed for iPhone 16 Pro models. It could feature a 13-inch display and come in silver, blue, pink, and yellow colour options. The upcoming MacBook is said to be priced between $699 (roughly Rs. 62,000) and $899 (roughly Rs. 80,000).

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Apple is likely to use older design elements and display components for the new budget MacBook to keep the prices low. It may feature 8GB of RAM and possibly just a single USB Type-C port.

According to analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17e will reportedly run on Apple's A19 chip. It could be equipped with an 18-megapixel front camera and Apple's C1 modem. This handset isn't expected to arrive with major hardware upgrades over the existing model, which replaced the iPhone SE lineup.

The 12th-generation iPad is said to run on the A18 chip. This will add Apple Intelligence support to the entry-level iPad for the first time. The new model is said to appear similar to its predecessor, which means that users should not expect to see any design changes.

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Pu's claims align with earlier rumours suggesting Apple will follow a staggered launch plan for iPhone models. The iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple's first foldable iPhone could go official in the second half of 2026, while the regular iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 could see light in the first half of 2027.

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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