iPhone 18e: Apple has begun preparations for the iPhone 18e, the next-generation variant of its entry-level iPhone. It is expected to feature Dynamic Island and the A20 processor.

Apple begins preparations for the iPhone 18e

iPhone 18e: The iPhone 17e, launched last week, hasn't even gone on sale yet, and Apple has already begun preparations for its next-generation variant, the iPhone 18e. Sales of the iPhone 17e will begin on March 11, but according to recent leaks, Apple has already finalized its plans for the iPhone 18e. Information has also emerged about the features of this entry-level iPhone. Let's find out when it will launch and what features it will have.

The wait for Dynamic Island in the iPhone 18e may be over

Apple launches affordable iPhones in the e series, but they offer many of the same features as the standard model. The iPhone 18e is rumored to bring the end of the wait for Dynamic Island. This feature was also expected to be included in the iPhone 17e, but Apple has launched it with the old notch design. Details about the 18e's processor have also been revealed. It's expected that this iPhone will feature the company's most advanced A20 chipset, found in the iPhone 18.

When will it be launched and what will be the price?

The iPhone 18e is expected to launch alongside the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 models in March next year. Apple is adjusting its launch schedule this year. The iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone Ultra will launch in September, while the remaining three models in the series will launch together in March next year. Official pricing for the iPhone 18e is unknown, but it will likely be priced lower than the rest of the series.

What does the iPhone 17e offer?

The iPhone 17e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1200 nits of peak HDR brightness and Ceramic Shield 2 for protection. It's powered by the same A19 chipset as the iPhone 17, built using advanced 3nm technology. It features a 48MP single-fuse rear camera system. Apple has increased the base storage to 256GB. This iPhone, equipped with satellite connectivity features, can be purchased in India at a starting price of ₹64,900.