Product Review: The iPhone 17E's Biggest Rival Isn't Budget Android Phones -- It's Older iPhones

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 29 March 2026; Created: 29 March 2026; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

The $599 iPhone 17E is a great new entry-level iOS device for someone that wants a budget-friendly phone with many of the premium features as Apple's flagship phones. In her iPhone 17E review, my colleague Abrar Al-Heeti praised the phone's feel, higher base storage of 256GB and the inclusion of MagSafe. But even with these perks,…
Product Review: The iPhone 17E's Biggest Rival Isn't Budget Android Phones -- It's Older iPhones

Product Review: The iPhone 17E's Biggest Rival Isn't Budget Android Phones -- It's Older iPhones

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