GSMCritic Take:
With its fast A19 processor, generous 256GB storage, and long-lasting battery, this phone handles daily tasks smoothly, though its 60Hz display and single rear camera limit the multimedia experience.
Screen:
6.1"
Weight:
169g
Waterproof
Charging:
20W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
7.8mm
Screen covers
86% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Strong Photo Quality: The single rear camera is capable of producing sharp photos, great images, and improved portrait photography with solid overall image quality.
Performance
A19 Processor Performance: The A19 processor is characterized as fast, solid, and superb, delivering strong responsiveness and performance.
Phone Appearance
Compact Design: The device is described as a lovely, comfortably small phone with a notably compact physical form.
Vibrant Durable Display: The screen is described as vibrant and visually pleasing, and its durability has been improved.
Battery
Excellent Battery Life: Battery endurance is described as long-lasting and dependable, providing reliable all-day use with brilliant longevity.
MagSafe Support: Built-in magnets add MagSafe compatibility, enabling MagSafe accessories and faster wireless charging.
Storage
256GB Base Storage: The base configuration starts at 256GB, doubling the previous entry-level capacity while keeping the same price.
Other
Pink Color Option: A new soft pink finish is offered and is described as a particularly attractive addition.
Cons
Camera
Single Rear Camera System: The phone relies on a lone rear camera sensor without an ultrawide or additional lenses, creating a constrained camera setup.
Basic Front Camera Hardware: The device lacks the clever front-camera capabilities associated with the iPhone 17 and does not include an upgraded selfie camera.
No Camera Control Button: The phone does not include a dedicated Camera Control hardware button.
Phone Appearance
No Major Design Changes: The overall design does not meaningfully diverge from previous models and lacks significant design revisions.
Display
Limited Display Features: The display is capped at 60Hz, does not reach 120Hz class refresh rates, and lacks always-on display functionality, making it feel somewhat dated.
Battery
Slow Wired Charging: Wired charging speed is limited to 20W, capping the maximum charging performance.
Connectivity
Older Wireless Connectivity: The device relies on older Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios and also omits an ultra-wideband chip.
Rankings
Where Apple iPhone 17e stands in 2026
Best Phone Of 2026
#30
Largest Screen
#36
Smallest Screen
🥇#1
Lightest
🥈#2
Thinnest
#5
Fastest Charging
#36
Highest Screen Ratio
#36
Cheapest
#13
