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iPhone 12

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iPhone 17e

Rated 4.0789 out of 5

This device is no longer available.

Retail price starting at: $599.99

Req’s new line & elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mos. Includes additional $5.56/mo. bill credit for 36 mos. Other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Color

Green

PRODUCT RED

Blue

White

Black

Purple

Black

Soft Pink

White

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29

Size (inches)

5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31

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Display

Super Retina XDR display

The iPhone 12 display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Super Retina XDR display

The iPhone 17e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

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Camera & video

Rear-facing cameras

Dual 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide and Wide cameras

Aperture

48MP Fusion camera system

48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Magsafe

Processor

Memory

Operating system

iOS®

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

iPhone with 26

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay®

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Siri^®¹¹

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more

Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more

Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”

Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-band, n260

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

Bands 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

Bands 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Video Calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi‑Fi calling

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi‑Fi calling

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC)

NFC with reader mode

Near Field Communication (NFC)

NFC with reader mode

Bluetooth® technology

v5.0

Bluetooth technology

v5.3

SIM type

Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)

SIM type

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

iPhone 17e uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

Apps

Sensors

Messaging & email

Music

Music player

Apple Music®

Music player

Apple Music®

Supported music formats

AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)

Supported music formats

AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Spatial audio playback

Yes

Spatial audio playback

Yes

User‑configurable maximum volume limit

Yes

Accessibility

Device offers

Get iPhone 17e 512GB for $1.43/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Add a new line on an installment plan.
2. Choose any unlimited plan.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Online only. Offers vary by device/model. Req new line on 0% APR 36-mo. agrmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos. Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Get iPhone 17e 256GB for $0

No trade-in required.
1. Add a new line on an installment plan.
2. Choose any unlimited plan.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 17e

iPhone 12

iPhone 17e

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Super Retina XDR display

Super Retina XDR display

Rear-facing cameras

Aperture

Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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