Apple’s budget iPhone just got a makeover. Albeit, a small one. iPhone 17e preorders are now live with the phone slated to release on March 11. Although it retains the same $599 price as its predecessor, I’ve found the best iPhone 17e preorder deals so you can get Apple’s phone for next to nothing.
For example, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e for free when you switch from Metro to T-Mobile. Or you can get it for free with trade-in and an eligible unlimited data plan. Likewise, Verizon is offering the iPhone 17e for free when you open a new line with an eligible data plan.
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iPhone 17e preorders are now live across various retailers and carriers. The phone will be released on March 11. Some of the best preorder deals are offering the phone for free, although you’ll need to open a new line with eligible unlimited data plans.
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iPhone 17e
Starting price
$599 (256GB)
Display
6.1-inch OLED
Refresh rate
60Hz
Rear cameras
48MP main
Front cameras
12MP selfie
Chipset
Apple A19
Storage
256GB, 512GB
Charging
20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless
Operating system
iOS 26
Water/dust resistance
IP68
Weight
5.96 ounces (160 grams)
Pricing for the iPhone 17e starts at $599, which is the same starting price we saw for the iPhone 16e. However, the iPhone 17e now comes with Apple’s A19 chipset and 256GB of storage, which is double the storage of its predecessor.
Other notable differences are the Ceramic 2 Shield 2 display and support for MagSafe charging. Ceramic Shield 2 promises 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation along with reduced glare. There’s also a third, soft pink color option if you’re tired of black or white finishes.
Keep it locked to Tom’s Guide as we put the iPhone 17e through our full selection of tests to see if this phone wins a spot in our best cheap phones guide.