After a very, very short announcement window, the iPhone 17e is now officially available for pre-order from Apple and other major retailers. This device is perfect if you’re looking for a powerful iPhone that won’t break the bank, and better yet, there are some great opening deals to consider.
You can check out today’s best iPhone 17e pre-order deals below. Highlights include a free device with a new line at Verizon (no trade-in needed), a free phone for new customers at T-Mobile, and up to $685 off with a trade-in at Apple – a particularly good option for an unlocked device.
In the UK, readers can get a respectable £585 off with a trade-in at the official Apple Store. This is of course the maximum discount, so don’t expect to get this saving unless you’re handing over a particularly valuable device.
Today’s best iPhone 17e deals in the US
Today’s best iPhone 17e deals in the UK
What’s new with the iPhone 17e?
- Same A19 chipset as iPhone 17
- Magsafe support
- Improved wireless charging
- Now starts with 256 GB of storage
As expected, the new iPhone 17e is a relatively modest update rather than a major overhaul, but it retains the same $599/£599 starting price while introducing a handful of significant upgrades. Most notably, it now runs on the new A19 chip, which is the same processor as the standard iPhone 17e, bringing the 17e in line with Apple’s latest generation in terms of performance.
Beyond the chipset, Apple has made some practical improvements. The base storage of the iPhone 17e has been increased to 256 GB without a price increase. Wireless charging also gets a welcome boost with full MagSafe support at up to 15W, replacing its predecessor’s slower 7.5W Qi charging. The rear camera hardware remains largely the same, although Apple has added its next-generation portrait features with improved focus and depth control.
In terms of design, the iPhone 17e sticks closely to the 16e’s formula, with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, aluminum frame, and action button. However, it now uses second-generation Ceramic Shield glass for better scratch resistance and reduced glare, and introduces a new “soft pink” color alongside black and white. Overall, the iPhone 17e is an incremental update focused on internal improvements rather than dramatic changes, but given that it’s the same price as before, it’s definitely a good budget option.