Apple has provided several significant upgrades to the iPhone 17e, while disappointing with some features. This leaves customers with both reasons to buy it and reasons not to.

iPhone 17e launched

Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, an affordable version of the iPhone 17 series. It has been long-awaited. While the company has provided several significant upgrades, including the A19 chipset, it has also disappointed with some features. This has created confusion for users. If you're considering purchasing it, we're going to explain why it might be worth it and why it might not be worth it.

Why should you buy it?

Price: The iPhone 17e is Apple's cheapest iPhone. Its starting price in India is ₹64,900. At this price, this iPhone comes with several significant upgrades. Therefore, the low price could be a major reason to buy it.

Storage - Apple has increased the standard storage of the iPhone 17e from 128GB to 256GB. Due to the powerful camera and other files, phone storage can fill up quickly. Therefore, this iPhone with more storage could be a good choice for you.

Powerful processor – The iPhone 17e is powered by the same A19 chipset as the iPhone 17. This means you can pay less for the newly launched iPhone and benefit from the same processing power as the iPhone 17. Apple has also included a new C1X modem for connectivity.

Why not buy it?

Old design and display - The iPhone 17e was expected to feature a new design, but that didn't happen. It features a similar design to the iPhone 16e launched last year. The display was also expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, but that's a disappointment. This iPhone still supports a 60Hz refresh rate.

Weak camera setup – The iPhone's powerful camera setup has been Apple's hallmark, but the iPhone 17e, like its predecessor, features a single camera. It has a single 48MP rear camera and a 12MP selfie lens, compared to the iPhone 17 series' single 18MP front camera.

Notch remains intact - Several reports prior to the launch claimed that the iPhone 17e would ditch the notch and replace it with a dynamic island design, but that hasn't happened. This iPhone still features the old notch design.