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Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 17

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17e

6.1″ · OLED · Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Black · UK A3634 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MHRV4QN/AFull product profile
Apple iPhone 17e in Black, official product view
72%Spec
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Black
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rear
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Lavender
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Display, Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 17eApple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
iPhone 17

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17e
6.1″
iPhone 17
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

BOTH PHONES

Matching native reach.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 17e
No telephoto
iPhone 17
No telephoto

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Time to 50% wired charge

iPhone 17e30 minutes
iPhone 1720 minutes
Sources
iPhone 17e

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.

Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications
iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 17eMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 17e6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 17e

460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.

Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 17eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

The named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.

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Battery and charging

iPhone 17eUp to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wireless
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Sources
iPhone 17e

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 17eUK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17e

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (46)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Positive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 171600 nits
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 17eRAM not published; 256 GB storage
iPhone 17256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17e

Apple does not publish RAM capacity.

Apple UK iPhone 17e configurations
iPhone 17

The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 171 nits
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published professional camera workflows

iPhone 17e0
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.

Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 176.27 in
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17e

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 171000 nits
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 17eNot verified
iPhone 17Apple N1
Sources
iPhone 17e

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

16 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 17e iPhone 17
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

iPhone 17e: Required display inputs are incomplete.

iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

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Full specifications

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WeightDiffers
Sources
170g
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
Width
Sources
71.5mm
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × thickness)
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Black
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
1200 nits
Published HDR peak · HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not state the maximum refresh rate.
120HzAdaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Always-on display
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Optical-quality reach
Sources
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront TrueDepth camera only.
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Camera Control
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
21 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Time to around 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
MagSafe charging maximumDiffers
Sources
15 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Update support
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iOS 26
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Apple Intelligence
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
£699Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem model
Sources
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3634.
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Action button
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Log recording
Sources
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
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Apple iPhone 17e

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Your weighted score71.6 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(71.62 × 1) ÷ 1

DisplayNot scored

Required display inputs are incomplete.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable display specifications.

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery71.6 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 26
74.29 × 65% = 48.29

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 48.29 + 23.33 = 71.62

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness1,200 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
  1. Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Apple UK iPhone 17e configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. iPhone 17e exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score90.7 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(93.00 × 0 + 90.71 × 1) ÷ 1

Display93.0 / 100

Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple UK
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

Apple UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple UK

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

CameraNot scored

Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery90.7 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

Apple UKApple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

50% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.

Apple UK

Category score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

LongevityNot scored

Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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