Like Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series, Apple has also started to appear in the spotlight, with a new report indicating that the iPhone 17e could launch later in February.
A report from Macwelt, citing industry sources, states that the device, the iPhone 17e, is expected to be announced via a press release on February 19.
This iPhone 17e release schedule aligns with Apple’s previous launch pattern, as the iPhone maker introduced the iPhone 16e in the same month last year.
Another report was spotted confirming this claim. Referring to sources, he suggested that the iPhone 17e will feature a similar design to its predecessor, the iPhone 16e.
iPhone 17e specs (expected)
The upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to borrow a notch from the iPhone 16e, rather than adopting the Dynamic Island feature found in other recent iPhone models.
iPhone 17e hardware and connectivity features
According to Macwelt, the iPhone 17e will support MagSafe and offer wireless charging speeds of up to 25 watts. Mac Otakara, a Japanese tipster, indicated that the phone will be powered by Apple’s A19 chipset and is also expected to include the second-generation Apple C1X modem and N1 wireless networking chip.
Notable hardware components of the iPhone 17e could remain similar to those of the iPhone 16e, ensuring a familiar experience for users upgrading from the previous model.
The report also mentions an upcoming Apple tablet, speculating that the upcoming iPad 12 will use the A18 chip, rather than being equipped with the A19 processor, as was previously speculated.
