IPhone 17e Launched: Apple launches its cheapest iPhone 17e in India with A19 chip and 48MP camera, 26 hours of battery life.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Apple has surprised the tech world by officially introducing its new ‘e’ series smartphone iPhone 17e. This phone has been designed for those users who want the latest Apple experience in a budget. According to Zee News report, the new iPhone 17e is not only 2 times faster than the previous model, but it also includes features like the Pro model for the first time.1. Processor and Performance: The magic of A19 silicon (Performance) At the heart of the iPhone 17e beats Apple’s latest A19 chip, which is also used in the standard iPhone 17. 6-core CPU: It is 2 times faster than the iPhone 11. 4-core GPU: It supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, giving users a console-level gaming experience. 16-core Neural Engine: It is specifically optimized for Apple Intelligence (iOS 26) tasks.2. Camera System: 48MP Fusion Camera (Camera) This time Apple has completely upgraded the camera setup in the ‘e’ series: 2-in-1 Camera: It has a 48MP fusion camera, which also works as a 2x optical quality telephoto. Video: It comes with 4K Dolby Vision (60 fps) recording and special audio support. Smart Portrait: Now it can capture human images in night mode and portrait mode. Besides, pet animals (dogs and cats) can also be recognized automatically and depth effect can be given.3. Battery & Connectivity: 26 hours of backup (Battery & Modem) iPhone 17e is setting a new record in terms of battery: Battery Life: Apple claims it gives 26 hours of video playback on a single full charge. C1X 5G Modem: The new Apple-designed modem is 2x faster than the previous modem and consumes 30% less energy. Charging: It now has MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging support (15W) is also provided.4. Display and Design: Ceramic Shield 2 ProtectionScreen: It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. However, it still has 60Hz refresh rate and notch design. Strength: The screen has been coated with Ceramic Shield 2, which is 3 times more scratch resistant than older models. Color Options: This phone is available in black, white and a new soft pink color.5. Price & Sale Date in India: Apple has doubled the storage this time in the base variant: 256GB (Base variant): ₹ 64,9005 12GB variant: ₹ 84,900 Pre-order: Starting from March 4, 2026. Sale: From March 11, 2026 at Apple Store and major retailers.