- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
55%
Plausible
Apple might release the iPhone 17e in a matter of days, if the latest rumors from the Cupertino giant's labyrinthine supply chain are anything to go by.
Apple iPhone 17e reportedly launching on February 19
According to the rumors circulating within Apple's case and accessory manufacturing circles, the Cupertino giant might launch the iPhone 17e via a press release on Thursday, February 19.
Do note that Apple typically launches new products on Mondays or Tuesdays, with Wednesdays also seeing occasional launches. As such, a Thursday launch is quite aberrant for Apple. It is for this reason that we would urge our readers to take this particular tidbit with a grain of salt.
As far as its specs are concerned, the iPhone 17e is expected to retain a 6.1-inch LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) OLED screen with a disappointing 60Hz refresh rate.
Also, Apple's upcoming budget offering is finally jettisoning the aged notch for the Dynamic Island, unifying the design language across the entire iPhone lineup.
Critically, the upcoming budget iPhone will be powered by the A19 chip, which is around 5-10 percent faster than the A18 chip in the iPhone 16e.
Moreover, the iPhone 17e is expected to feature the C1-series modem, sans the N1 chip. The budget offering from Apple is also expected to sport "magnetic wireless charging," a 12MP selfie camera, a Face ID module, and a 48MP rear camera.
Finally, Apple is expected to price the iPhone 17e at the same $599 price as the iPhone 16e, but could further sweeten the deal by upgrading the base storage to 256GB.
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