Apple has decided to launch the new iPhone 17e on March 11, 2026 and the iPhone 17e pre-order is now open. This will be a likely shift from the regular release time. This is indeed great news for iPhone fans. Rumour mills were working overtime and the fans just could not keep calm about the iPhone 17e release date.
The Cupertino based tech-giant was much in news recently as it was set on launching three amazing products and the LLM Siri. Among the three products was the iPhone 17e. The Company is also likely to launch a low-cost Mac-book very soon too. The phone boasts of thr latest-generation A19 chip and powerful AAA gaming, 4K streaming and more.
Apple is also working on the smarter version of Siri which will have AI and will work on the Large Language Model and will be called LLM Siri. The specifications of both devices and the new LLM Siri were however been leaked ahead of their official launch.
iPhone 17e comes with many of the same great features as iPhone 17 at a wallet-friendly price. Packed with the same enhanced scratch resistance of Ceramic Shield 2, the latest-generation A19 chip, a 48MP Fusion camera, fast MagSafe wireless charging, USB‑C and storage starting at 256GB. Apple says, “It is a whole lot of iPhone. For a lot less”.
iPhone 17e pre-order now available
The iPhone 17e pre-order has now been opened by Apple and will be available at an amazing price of just Rs. 64,900. And the best part is that the phone can be owned at easy equated monthly instalments (EMIs) starting from Rs. 11,327.00 per month. It shall be available from 11 March, 2026.
Likely specifications of iPhone 17e
Display: The iPhone 17e is beautiful and is built to stay that way. The phone is designed with a durable aluminium frame and has Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, providing 3x better scratch resistance than iPhone 16e. Tougher than any smartphone glass, it protects your iPhone so you don’t have to sweat “the dings, the drops and the dangs”. iPhone 17e has USB‑C for charging and for connecting to Apple devices and a wide variety of accessories.
It further has, the 15.40 cm (6.1″) Super Retina XDR display and makes photos pop with colour and text sharp and easy to read. A new seven-layer anti-reflective coating reduces glare even in bright sunlight.
Camera: In terms of camera specifications, the Apple iPhone 17e will be versatile as it has a 48MP Fusion camera. And on iPhone 17e has the capabilities of two advanced cameras in one. So you can capture super-high-resolution photos and theatre-worthy 4K videos with exceptional detail, or use the 2x Telephoto to zoom in with optical quality.
And with next-generation portraits, you can capture frame-worthy portraits more easily than ever. The iPhone 17e has Clean Up feature. Remove unwanted distractions. Available on all the latest iPhone models, it’s a photo editing tool that stays true to the original intent of the photo.
Storage: There is so much more storage and so many more memories. With storage starting at 256 GB that is 2x more than iPhone 16e and 4x more than iPhone 12 there will be more space for you to store what matters. From super-high-resolution photos to 4K videos to your favourite apps, games and more. There is now plenty of room for everything you love, now and in the future.
Connectivity: The latest iPhone models come with tons to love. Fast, secure connections with Wi‑Fi, 5G connectivity and eSIM. Safety features like Crash Detection that is specially designed to give you peace of mind. Helpful Apple Intelligence features like visual intelligence to make your everyday easier. And iOS for seamless ways to share photos and files, connect with friends, family, and more.
Special Features: A built-in eSIM provides seamless connectivity, flexibility, convenience and better security without the need for a physical SIM card making it perfect for travelling. The phone also has Crash Detection meaning that the hardware sensors and advanced motion algorithms can detect a severe crash and call for help if you cannot.
With the iPhone 17e you can track items with AirTag, securely share your location with friends and family, and find your devices even if they’re offline. The phone has built-in call screening. What the feature does is that it automatically answers unknown callers. Once they share their name and reason for calling, your phone rings and you decide if you want to pick up.
The phone comes with Live Translation. It automatically translate texts in Messages, and get live translated captions in FaceTime and spoken translations in the Phone app. Sound and Name Recognition through whif you’re Deaf or hard of hearing, you can train your device to listen for certain sounds, like a smoke alarm or your name, and get notified when they’re detected.
Price: iPhone 17e pre-order available now and is to be sold from March 11, 2026 at an amazing cost of Rs. 64,900. The EMIs starting from Rs. 11,327 per month will make it easier to own the phone. Another feature is, the Trade in. Upgrade. Save. Get credit towards a new iPhone in a store or online with Apple Trade In. And Apple Specialists can help you maximise ways to save with financing and more.
