Apple iPhone 17e / Apple iPhone 15 Plus

The model number can differ by sales region.

Measured as a rectangle the screen is 6.06 inches; the rounded corners make the viewable area smaller.

Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for notifications and Live Activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model; the display is not 120 Hz. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is slightly smaller than the 6.69-inch rectangle.

The 1,200-nit figure applies only to HDR content as a short peak.

Apple claims 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and improved anti-reflection.

The A19 in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU; the 17e version has 4 GPU cores.

There is a single rear camera. The 2x option uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; there is no ultrawide camera.

Action mode crops the image to apply strong digital stabilisation when running or in a vehicle, which is why it tops out at 2.8K.

Apple does not list the battery capacity in mAh; the times are from Apple's tests and vary with use.

No adapter is included; the box contains a 1 m USB-C cable.

15 W MagSafe needs a 20 W or higher adapter. The iPhone 16e supported only 7.5 W Qi.

USB 2 speed makes wired transfers of large 4K videos to a computer slow.

Apple says the C1X is up to 2x faster than the C1 in the iPhone 16e.

Ultra Wideband shows the direction and distance of a nearby item or friend in Find My; availability varies by region. This UK page does not list mmWave 5G.

The SIM layout can vary by country.

The SIM tray is on models sold outside the US; eSIM use depends on carrier support.

The resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

Requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling.

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos.

The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP main sensor (Apple says it is “enabled by quad-pixel sensor”). Photos can be 24 MP or 48 MP; digital zoom goes up to 10x.

Satellite features work only in certain countries and in open areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple quotes 6 hours more video playback than the iPhone 15.

Although the port is USB-C, data speed is USB 2. Native DisplayPort output over USB-C mirrors video up to 4K HDR. No power adapter is included; a USB-C charge cable that supports fast charging is in the box.