The last time apple made a budget phone was the iPhone 5c in 2013.
Apple made a second attempt with the SE line up witch work but then the phones were to outdated.
Earlier this year Apple released the iPhone 16e, it was cheeper then the iPhone 16. Now people are wondering if the iPhone e lineup is the new budget model.
The following information provided is all rumors, there has been not confirmation form Apple.
What upgrades will the iPhone 17e have?
Based on rumors the iPhone 17e will have the A19 chip, this chip is rumored to be designed for Apple Intelligence.
Other than the chip upgrade, we can only speculate that the iPhone 17e will continue to use a 48mp camera and a notch just like the iPhone 16e.
It’s also said that the iPhone 17e will have the C2 modem but rumors suggest that will be announced in the iPhone 18.