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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17e

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Quick verdict

  • iPhone 17 leads on display.
  • iPhone 17 leads on camera.
  • iPhone 17e leads on build.
  • iPhone 17e is the cheaper option at ₹79,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display iPhone 17
Camera iPhone 17
Build iPhone 17e

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 17
iPhone 17e
Display
Display size
6.3" (better)
6.1"
Display type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
2622x1206
2532x1170
Refresh rate
120 Hz
—
Peak brightness
3,000 nits (better)
1,200 nits
Brightness measured as
—
HDR peak
Performance
Processor
A19
A19
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Memory options
256 GB, 512 GB
256 GB, 512 GB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
48 MP
Ultra-wide camera
48 MP
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Front camera
18 MP (better)
12 MP
Battery
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
iOS
iOS
Software
iOS 26
iOS 26
Build
Weight
177 g
170 g (better)
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Colours
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Black, White, Soft Pink

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Price and availability

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iPhone 17

₹99,900

iPhone 17e

₹79,900

Pros and cons

iPhone 17

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 177 g
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

iPhone 17e

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 170 g
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

Which should you buy?

iPhone 17e if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹79,900.

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