Apple is about to launch its highly anticipated iPhone 17e, its new budget phone

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 on February 19, 2026, according to reports from Macwelt, the German edition of Macworld, known for its track record of leaks that have turned out to be true (in other words, it is a reliable source). The unusual aspect of this announcement is that the date falls on a Thursday, an uncommon day for the Cupertino company, which usually reserves launches for Mondays, Tuesdays, or, on occasion, Wednesdays. The arrival of a successor to the successful iPhone 16 (its budget model from 2025) suggests that the company is truly committed to annual renewal […]

It is expected that Apple will present the iPhone 17 on February 19, 2026, according to reports from Macwelt, the German edition of Macworld, known for its track record of leaks that have turned out to be true (in other words, it is a reliable source).

The unusual thing about this announcement is that the date falls on a Thursday, an uncommon day for the Cupertino company, which usually reserves launches for Mondays, Tuesdays, or, on occasion, Wednesdays.

The arrival of a successor to the successful iPhone 16e (its budget model for 2025) suggests that the company is truly committed to annual renewal in its budget range, abandoning its release of the SE models that were every four years.

A very interesting smartphone amid a RAM shortage

The iPhone 17e would be equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A19 processor, and 8 GB of RAM. Available in storage options of 256 GB and 512 GB, it is expected to include improvements in battery life and support for 25W MagSafe charging.

The classic notch could be replaced by the Dynamic Island feature, although it is still unknown whether this new design will actually be adopted.

Marking an important advance, the new model would integrate the second-generation C1X modem, promising better performance on 5G networks, although it will not include the N1 chip that manages Wi-Fi 7. This detail could leave the iPhone 17e using Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, which could be seen as a disadvantage compared to the competition.

As for the cameras, it would maintain a 48-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel front sensor, similar to those of the iPhone 16e. The price in Europe is expected to be around 709 euros, aligning with the cost of its predecessor.

If the leaks are accurate, the presentation of the iPhone 17 on February 19 will mark the beginning of an intense year 2026 for Apple, which would include other relevant products such as new MacBook Pro.

Author: Chema Carvajal Sarabia

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