Apple's iPhone 17E is closer than ever to its $799 sibling. But can you save $200 when upgrading from an older base iPhone?

Repair site iFixit today took apart the iPhone 17e, which is the new low-cost iPhone that Apple launched last Wednesday. The iPhone 17e is almost identical to the iPhone 16e in design, but it does include a MagSafe back panel that supports MagSafe and faster Qi charging than the iPhone 16e.

The iPhone 17e adds MagSafe and double the storage, but does it really beat the iPhone 16e? Here’s what you need to know before you spend.

Upcoming iPhone 18 features and Apple iPhone rumors reveal under-display Face ID, A20 chip upgrades, and C2 modem improvements expected in Apple's 2026 flagship.

Apple iPhone 18 launch timing may split, with Pro models in September 2026 and standard iPhone 18 in March 2027, changing upgrade plans.

The iPhone 17e's MagSafe back panel can be used to upgrade the iPhone 16e, and Android fans can only dream of such an upgrade.

Apple just got the kind of iPhone rumor that investors cannot afford to ignore. A fresh leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro will miss one of the easiest upgrades for Apple to sell: a smaller Dynamic Island.

Phone 18 Pro camera changes look limited to the 40MP main sensor; a variable aperture is cited for better exposure control.