Apple is preparing a successor to its affordable model iPhone 16e. New iPhone The 17e could be introduced as early as February and will offer several major improvements that will bring it closer to more expensive models.
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Faster A19 chip
Like every year, this year too Apple adds a new generation of chip. iPhone The 17e will reportedly be powered by the A19 chip, which uses the improved 3nm N3P manufacturing process. It promises up to a 10% performance increase over the previous A18. This will make the performance more than sufficient not only for everyday tasks, but also for more demanding games, multitasking, and working with video or photos. Apple this significantly reduces the difference between "cheap" iPhonewith higher models.
Narrow bezels and new design
According to the Korean website The Elec, it will receive iPhone The 17e has thinner bezels around the display than its predecessor. The display will remain 6,1 inches, but the design will be more in line with other models in the series iPhone 17. On the other hand, modern features such as ProMotion or always-on display. Apple is still saving these technologies for more expensive versions of iPhones.
Dynamic Island instead of cutout
The big visual change is supposed to be the transition from a cutout to Dynamic Island, i.e. the oval cutout known from the Pro models. iPhone The 16e still has a classic cutout, but iPhone 17e should beoneIf this change is confirmed, it will be aonec era "notche" in iPhoneThe new cutout allows for smarter interactions with notifications, music playback, or calls, for example.
Better selfie camera with Center Stage
Apple The iPhone 17e will reportedly also feature a new selfie camera Center StageIt's an 18MP square sensor that can intelligently adjust the shot based on the number of people in the frame. This feature was previously reserved for iPads and higher-end iPhones. iPhone This brings the 17e closer to premium devices, especially for those who often take selfies or shoot videos.
MagSafe also for the available model
Perhaps the most surprising new feature is support for MagSafe accessories. Until now, low-cost models only supported regular Qi charging up to 7,5W. iPhone The 17e is said to handle charging at up to 15W and work with magnetic holders, wallets or battery packs. Although support for faster Qi2.2 charging is not expected with theonem 25W, adding MagSafe to the e model means a big step forward and wider usage possibilities.
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It is expected that iPhone The 17e will cost the same as the previous generation – $599 (in our country it is $599). iPhone 16e sells for 16,990 CZK). Sales may start in February, just like the iPhone 16e did last year. The big question mark remains whether the new model will have the 256 GB of storage as standard, which all other models in the series received this year. iPhone 17. If so, it will happen iPhone 17e best price/performance ratio on offer Appyou.
