Apple iPhone 17e (China/A3635) 256, 512 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 17e - Pending - iPhone18,5 - A3635* - 9148*
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Please note that this A3635 iPhone 17e is compatible with 22 different 5G bands, but not n14 (700 PS), n29 (700d MHz), n53 (TD 2500), or n71 (600 MHz) nor mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It is not compatible with 4G LTE bands 14 (700 PS), 29 (700d Mhz), 53 (TD 2500), or 71 (600 MHz), either. It has support for dual eSIM and a physical nano-SIM card. It is sold only in mainland China (Hong Kong and Macao use the A3634 "Global" version of the iPhone 17e). It is technically compatible with carriers around the world, though.
Released as an also entry-level replacement for the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e has much in common externally with its predecessor, but adds MagSafe and a stronger "Ceramic Shield" for improved scratch resistance, and an additional color option (soft pink). Internally, it has more in common with the iPhone 17, with the A19 processor (albeit with one fewer GPU core), but loses 5G mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Ultra Wideband, and Thread networking support.
All iPhone 17e models have a haptic-touch capable 6.1" (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2532x1170, 460 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has two cameras; one front and one back. On the front -- tucked in the "notch" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting Face ID, has a f/1.9 aperture, takes 12 megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear camera -- advertised as a "Fusion camera system" -- has a single 4K capable 48 megapixel "Fusion Main" camera (f/1.6 aperture) that supports both 24 and 48 megapixel photos.
The iPhone 17e uses an aluminum case with flat sides and has a glass front and back. The front has a "Ceramic Shield 2" cover for durability and the entire device is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard. It is available in a matte white, black, or "Soft Pink" finish.
Internally, the iPhone 17e is powered by a 4.25 GHz "Apple A19" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four efficiency cores -- as well as a 4-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless (Apple C1X cellular modem), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS via satellite.
Apple estimates that the iPhone 17e provides "up to" 26 hours of video playback and 21 hours of streamed video playback.
In mainland China, this specific iPhone 17e costs RMB 4499 and RMB 6499 with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage, respectively, paid up front or RMB 187 and RMB 271 a month, respectively, financed over a two-year contract.
Also see:
- What are the major differences between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e? Is the cheaper iPhone 17e a lot worse? (In-Depth)
- What are the major differences between the iPhone 16e and the iPhone 17e? Is the iPhone 17e a solid upgrade? (In-Depth)?
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone 17e? Is it the right iPhone for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
March 2, 2026 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was announced on March 2, 2026, became available for pre-order on March 4, 2026, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on March 11, 2026.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2026. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
10109 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
26534 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
4.25 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple A19* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 17e uses an A19 chip with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and 16-core Neural Engine. The processor has six cores -- two "performance" cores and four "efficiency" cores. Third-party software reports a variable clockspeed around 4.25 GHz. |
| Onboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
256, 512 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 17e, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 8 GB of RAM (which is the minimum requirement to run Apple Intelligence). |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 17e models are capable of charging and syncing via its USB-C port (USB 2 up to 480Mb/s). They also support MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W and Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, as well. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C (USB 2) |
Ports: |
USB-C (USB 2) |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 17e |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic Glass* |
Controller: |
Haptic Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 17e models are available in matte white, matte black, and "Soft Pink" color options.
Both the front and back are glass surfaces; the front uses a "Ceramic Shield 2" for durability. The case is made of aluminum and the device is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of six meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports Haptic Touch. |
| Built-in Display: |
6.1" Super Retina XDR |
Display Resolution: |
2532x1170 (460 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1" (diagonal) widescreen "Super Retina XDR" OLED screen. It specifically has a 2532x1170 native resolution at 460 ppi, a 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio, and 800 nits typical max brightness (1200 nits max brightness HDR). It supports True Tone capability, Wide color (P3), and "Haptic Touch." as well. It has a "Ceramic Shield 2" front for durability, too.
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| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax; 2x2 MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone 17e supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO as well as 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve. It uses an "Apple C1X" modem for connectivity.
This specific iPhone 17e -- the A3635 sold in mainland China -- supports "FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75); TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66); TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48); UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." No iPhone 17e models support Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) or 5G NR mmWave.
This specific A3635 iPhone 17e supports dual eSIM and a physical nano-SIM. |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/5G* |
Camera: |
48 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This specific iPhone 17e -- the A3635 sold in mainland China -- supports "FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75); TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66); TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48); UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." No iPhone 17e models support Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) or 5G NR mmWave.
This specific A3635 iPhone 17e supports dual eSIM and a physical nano-SIM.
**The iPhone 17e models have a single lens "Fusion camera system" on the back and a single lens front camera, as well.
The rear has a single 48 megapixel "Fusion" camera (26 mm, f/1.6 aperture, OIS, hybrid focus pixels, and support for 24 and 48 megapixel photos). This camera also supports 12 megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture, OIS, and Hybrid focus pixels). It provides simulated 1x and 2x optical zoom options and digital zoom up to 10x.
The rear camera also supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p Dolby Vision video at 25, 30, or 60 fps and 720p Dolby Vision video at 30 fps.
The rear camera does not have an "Ultra Wide" lens and lacks support for macro photography and spatial photos and videos, as well (although it does add some software improvements to portrait mode that improve focus and depth control).
The front "TrueDepth" camera is 12 megapixels, has a f/1.9 aperture, and supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps and 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
N/A* |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A* |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 17e provides "up to" 26 hours of video playback, and 21 hours of streamed video playback. Apple no longer provides an estimate of voice use or audio playback.
The iPhone 17e also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately) and a USB-C charging cable. It also supports wireless charging (Qi2) and MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W.
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| Apple Order No: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 17e |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Apple Model No: |
A3635* (EMC 9148*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone18,5 |
| Details: |
The Model Number and EMC Number are unique to this specific iPhone 17e. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 17e models.
Also see: All iPhones with the A3635* Model Number, the 9148* EMC Number, and the iPhone18,5 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 26 (Pending) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 26 (Pending). It also supports Apple Intelligence.
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 26? Do some models "partially" support iOS 26? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31* |
Avg. Weight: |
5.96 oz. (169 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10+* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPhone 17e model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 17e supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Photo Support: |
The iPhone 17e cameras capture images in HEIF and JPEG format. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 17e supports "HEVC, H.264, and AV1". It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.
In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.
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| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This iPhone 17e is not sold in the United States. It is sold only in mainland China. In maindland China, this specific iPhone 17e costs RMB 4499 and RMB 6499 with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage, respectively, if paid up front. It also is available financed over a two-year contract for RMB 187 and RMB 271 a month, respectively. Discounts are available for trade-ins, as well.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 17e (China/A3635) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 4499, 6499 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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