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iPhone 17e First Look: 256GB Storage & A19 Power for 9

iPhone 17e First Look: 256GB Storage & A19 Power for $599

Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, a new addition to its smartphone lineup that emphasizes a balance between affordability and innovation. Designed to cater to a wide range of users, the iPhone 17e combines the power of the A19 chip, enhanced camera capabilities, and expanded storage options, all while maintaining a competitive price point. Whether you are upgrading from an older model or purchasing your first iPhone, this device offers a seamless blend of performance, design, and functionality to meet your everyday needs. The video below from Nikia Molina gives us a look at the new iPhone 17e and its range of features. Refined Design with Fresh Color Options The iPhone 17e introduces subtle yet impactful updates to its design, making sure it stands out in the crowded smartphone market. Its aluminum frame now features darker, more defined edges, giving the device a polished and modern appearance. A notable highlight is the addition of the new “Soft Pink” color, which is complemented by a matching wallpaper for a cohesive and personalized aesthetic. This new color …

iPhone 17e Benchmarks Reveal A19 Chip Performance With a Tiny Catch

iPhone 17e Benchmarks Reveal A19 Chip Performance With a Tiny Catch

The first benchmarks for the iPhone 17e surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database today, offering a closer look at the A19 chip’s performance. For multi-core CPU performance, the highest score the iPhone 17e achieved so far is 9,241. As expected, this is nearly identical to the standard iPhone 17 model with the A19 chip, which has an average multi-core score of 9,249. There is one tiny catch, as the iPhone 17e has a 4-core GPU, whereas the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU. With one fewer GPU core, the iPhone 17e obviously has slightly lower graphics performance, with the device achieving Metal scores of around 31,000 to 31,500 in early Geekbench results, compared to around 37,000 for the iPhone 17. In our view, most customers are unlikely to notice a significant difference in graphics performance between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 17. The previous-generation iPhone 16e with an A18 chip also has a 4-core GPU. The table below provides a comparison of multi-core CPU scores for some iPhones. iPhone Model Multi-Core CPU Score iPhone 17 …