Apple has announced the iPhone 17E, a budget-friendly model starting at $599 with preorders available ahead of its March 11th launch. Key features include 256GB of base storage, MagSafe compatibility, the A19 chip, a durable Ceramic Shield 2 display, and a 48-megapixel camera.
The phone is available for preorder from Apple, Best Buy, and carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T in several colors. Major US carriers are offering significant promotions, including free devices with bill credits, often requiring a new line or eligible trade-in.
The main topics covered are the product announcement and key specifications of the iPhone 17E, its preorder availability and pricing, and the detailed carrier deals and incentives.
Apple’s week of product announcements kicked off with the iPhone 17E, a phone designed for those who don’t want to spend north of $700 on their next upgrade. The iPhone 16E follow-up won’t officially launch until March 11th; however, preorders are now open at Best Buy and Apple’s online storefront, as well as carriers like T-Mobile.
Where to preorder the new iPhone 17E before it hits stores on March 11th
Apple’s next “budget” phone arrives later this month.
Apple’s next “budget” phone arrives later this month.
Like last year’s budget option, the 6.1-inch 17E starts at $599. It checks more off our wishlist than the 16E, though, with an expanded 256GB of base storage and built-in magnets, rendering it compatible with an entire range of MagSafe accessories (including Qi2 chargers). What’s more, it’s powered by the same A19 chip found in the iPhone 17, which should allow for faster performance. Its Ceramic Shield 2 display is also as durable as the iPhone 17’s, so it won’t scratch as easily as previous models, and the phone offers a 48-megapixel “fusion” camera.
We’ve pulled together more spec details in our recent comparison post, but below, we’ve rounded up where you can preorder Apple’s latest phone ahead of our full review. We’re still testing it, but based on our brief time with it so far, it’s largely what you’d expect: a simpler, more affordable take on the iPhone 17 that still feels great to hold.
Where to buy the iPhone 17E
As of now, you can preorder the iPhone 17E from Apple and Best Buy in black, pink, or white with 256GB of storage starting at $599. If you need additional space, both Apple and Best Buy are also selling it with 512GB of storage for $799.
US carrier deals and incentives
- T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17E for free via 24 monthly bill credits when you trade in an eligible device on an Experience More plan (or a Go5G Plus if you’re an existing customer), or when you trade in and add a line on most plans. If you’re switching from another carrier, T-Mobile is also offering the 17E for free (or for up to $630 off) with no trade-in required. Essentials customers, meanwhile, can get four iPhone 17E devices and four new lines for $25 per line per month with eligible trade-ins.
- Verizon is also offering the entry-level iPhone 17E for free. To get the offer, you’ll need to add a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan. The discount is applied as monthly bill credits over 36 months. Alternatively, the promo allows you to take $600 off the 512GB model, bringing it down to $5.55 per month, so you’ll only pay $200 over the same time frame.
- AT&T is offering the iPhone 17E for as low as $5.99 per month for 36 months when you buy the phone on a qualifying plan and activate a new line or upgrade an existing one on an eligible unlimited plan. The carrier is offering up to $384.36 in bill credits for the 256GB model and up to $404.36 for the 512GB variant. If you switch from another carrier, you could also get up to $800 in Visa rewards cards, along with up to $200 in additional bill credits when you activate a new line online.
Update, March 4th: Added preorder details for both Verizon and AT&T.
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