Mid-rangeSold officially in UAE
iPhone 17e
Apple · Released 2026
UAE price
From AED 2,999
256GB. 512GB AED 3,849. Checked October 2026.
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Our verdictFine for basics, but if you can stretch to the iPhone 17 you get a much better screen and a second camera.
Best for: First iPhone, parents, or a reliable work phone.
Pros and cons
Why buy it
- Cheapest new iPhone
- Same A19 chip as iPhone 17
- Apple Intelligence support
Think twice if…
- 60Hz-class screen vs the 17's ProMotion
- Single camera
- Only AED 800 less than iPhone 17
Key specs
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR |
|---|---|
| Chip | A19 |
| RAM | Not published by Apple |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | Single 48MP Fusion |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | Up to 26 hours video playback (Apple claim) |
| Durability | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) |
| SIM | eSIM only |
| Unlock | Face ID |
| Software | iOS 27 |
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