Smartphone Apple iPhone 17e
Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet Gizmodo highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the iPhone 17e as a solid, affordable upgrade that serves as the best value option for most buyers, though they note it is a modest step forward rather than a revolutionary leap.”

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Acclaimed 80 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
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100%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 3 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Better value for same price
  • Double starting storage 256GB
  • A19 chip nearly flagship performance
  • Ceramic Shield 2 scratch resistance
  • Faster C1X 5G connectivity
  • Quicker MagSafe charging

Points of Contention

  • No Dynamic Island
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • No extra camera lenses
  • Digital zoom only

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
80
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo

“The iPhone 17e is everything that the iPhone 16e should have been.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Eric Zeman
PCMag

“It remains our Editors' Choice, and the best iPhone for most people.”

Acclaimed 80/100
80
Stan Schroeder
Mashable

“All things considered, the iPhone 17e is a decent upgrade over its predecessor, and a good choice if you want the cheapest new iPhone you can get.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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