Apple iPhone 17e review: Is this budget iPhone actually worth your money?

Apple's latest entry-level iPhone offers a few surprising perks, including boosted storage and improved efficiency. But with a dated screen and single-camera setup, is it a real bargain or just a bit too much of a compromise?

The new anti-reflective coating on the Ceramic Shield 2 glass makes a noticeable difference outdoors. Picture: Noel Campion.

Apple dropped the iPhone SE last year in favour of the iPhone 16e, and now there’s the iPhone 17e. It doesn’t look like a big upgrade on paper, but in day-to-day use, it surprised me in a few ways.

Design and build