
I’ll be the first to admit that I was harsh on the iPhone 16e last year, especially as a longtime fan of the iPhone SE series. That’s why I noted in my iPhone 17e review how thrilled I was that Apple finally released a worthier successor.
In today’s market, the best cheap phones require more than just an attractive price tag to prove they’re worth buying — and after spending over a week testing it, the iPhone 17e has more than proven its value. Whether you’re looking to stay in the Apple ecosystem or upgrading from a much older model, the iPhone 17e remains a logical choice.