Apple iPhone 17e Expected to Feature Refined Display and Downgraded A19 Chip

Apple’s iPhone 17e is rumored to launch this spring, and new reports from China give us a clearer picture of what to expect. The device is said to feature a 6.1-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and the Dynamic Island, suggesting a hole-punch cutout instead of the iPhone 16e’s notch. It will reportedly run a slightly downgraded version of the Apple A19 chip, the same processor powering the standard iPhone 17.

As the most affordable model in the iPhone 17 lineup, the 17e could appeal to budget-conscious fans. Past leaks also suggested it might retain the previous screen design with thinner bezels, though consensus is shifting toward the new cutout. Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone 17e is expected to support MagSafe accessories. Mass production is believed to begin in the coming weeks, bringing Apple closer to a full iPhone 17 family rollout.