iPhone 17e Expected Launch Features Price in India and A19 Performance Details

Apple’s new iPhone 17e is also making the rounds as an upcoming affordable entry-level iPhone from the tech giant slated for 2026. According to reports and speculations about the new phone, it appears that while the new device is expected to be priced lower than its predecessor, it may also include some significant upgrades such as the latest A19 chip, MagSafe wireless charging connectivity, and new connectivity chips to help improve the overall performance of the device. Priced similarly to its predecessor, the new iPhone 17e could help the tech giant further consolidate its position in the mid-premium segment of the market with many flagship Android devices becoming increasingly expensive.

The iPhone 16e had the A18 chipset, but according to several leaks, the iPhone 17e appears to be powered by the same chipset used in last year's iPhone 17, which is the A19 chipset. This chipset is not only a great chip for AI performance but also excellent for gaming. It's built on TSMC's 3nm (N3P) process, which is more powerful and battery-efficient than the previous A18. This means that your phone's performance will be better with this chipset, and your phone's battery will also last longer.

Additionally, the iPhone 17e is expected to come with MagSafe wireless charging, which the iPhone 16e didn't offer, and support for wireless charging up to 25W. Along with this, the phone could also come with new connectivity chips, such as the C1X cellular modem and the N1 chip for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Thread connectivity.

As we now know, the iPhone 17e is expected to feature the new A19 processor along with the latest iOS 26, ensuring faster and smoother performance. Apple typically provides long-term software updates to its iPhones, so these phones can remain secure and usable for at least five years or more. This is why, despite its affordable price, the iPhone 17e could prove to be a device that provides users with a reliable, long-term experience.

Now that we've discussed the phone's leaked specs, let's explore the most important thing about the iPhone 17e: its pricing. The US pricing is expected to be around $599, the same as the iPhone 16e. The expected price in India is also expected to start at around ₹59,900 (128GB), similar to the iPhone 16e. AndroBranch readers who closely monitor phones will have noticed that Android flagships are becoming more expensive due to a shortage of memory chips, which could potentially entice Apple's more affordable iPhones. Now, let's explore the phone's second launch date. According to reports shared by Macwelt, it's expected to launch around February 19th via a press release.