Feb 09, 2026 10:54:00

iPhone 17e will soon be released with MagSafe support and the A19 chip

Apple released

the iPhone 16e at the end of February 2025 as a budget model of the iPhone. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is well-known for his leaks of Apple-related information, reports that the company plans to release another budget model in 2026, and that the iPhone 17e will be announced soon.

Apple Readies iPhone 17e, New Siri, Entry-Level iPad, iPad Air and MacBook Pro - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/apple-readies-iphone-17e-new-siri-entry-level-ipad-ipad-air-and-macbook-pro-mldr3hpk

The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/875454/iphone-17e-launching-soon-magsafe-a19

According to Garman, the iPhone 17e will be equipped with the A19 chip that appeared in the iPhone 17 series, will support MagSafe, and will use a chip developed in-house by Apple as the modem chip.

The iPhone 16e, which was released in February 2025, supports wireless charging, but does not support MagSafe, which allows you to attach dedicated accessories with magnets.

The A19 chip installed in the iPhone 17e is the same as the one installed in the iPhone 17. Benchmark test results for the A19 chip are summarized in the article below.

Simultaneous benchmark test of 'iPhone 17', 'iPhone 17 Pro', and 'iPhone Air', exploring the performance differences between the original, Pro, and Air - GIGAZINE

Apple first equipped its own 5G modem chip, the C1, in the iPhone 16e, but it's unclear whether the one installed in the iPhone 17e will be the same or an upgraded version.

CEO Tim Cook mentions the strengths of the 'C1' chip that Apple has not mentioned before - GIGAZINE

Although the C1 does not support millimeter waves, it performs better than Qualcomm's 5G modem chips, according to a survey by Ookla, the developer of Speedtest, a web service that measures internet speeds.

Apple's first 5G modem chip 'C1' outperforms Qualcomm's 5G modem in multiple benchmarks - GIGAZINE

In addition, despite the rising prices of memory and storage, the iPhone 17e will reportedly remain priced at $599 (starting at ¥99,800 in Japan, including tax). However, technology media The Verge pointed out that the final price may change right up until launch.

According to Gurman, Apple plans to aggressively market the iPhone 17e to emerging markets and businesses. He also points out that Apple may see a big business opportunity for the iPhone 17e, given that the Pixel 10a is expected to see few major changes and Samsung is focusing on the high-end smartphone market.

Apple is also expected to announce new iPads, iPad Airs, new MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs with M5 processors at the same time. The base iPad will reportedly be equipped with an A18 chip, while the iPad Air will be equipped with an M4 chip and will have an upgraded OLED display.