"This is insanity for $600. iPhone 17e?? This s*** looks like the iPhone 5. While some Apple fans welcomed the upgraded storage and relatively modest price, the lack of design changes has proved to be a source of irritation. In particular, fans were infuriated by the fact that the iPhone 17e still uses a cutout 'notch' to hide the front camera and microphone rather than the new dynamic island."
"Keen tech enthusiasts noted that the display on the iPhone 17e still only has a 60Hz refresh rate - well below the current standard of 120Hz. On X, one commenter wrote: 'Oh my gosh. 60HZ and a notch. That's unbelievable.' Another chimed in: 'No Dynamic Island is a joke!' 'Idc that it has a notch but 60hz makes it unusable e-waste in 2026,' one commenter viciously added."
"Although the new phone is a major upgrade from the iPhone 16e at the same price, some pointed out that it was only £200 ($200 in the US) to upgrade to the significantly more feature-packed iPhone 17. One social media user suggested: 'iPhone 17 - great value for $800. iPhone 17e - the worst value for $600.' 'Why 17e even exist in the first place? 17 base model ticks all the box.'"
Apple announced the iPhone 17e budget smartphone at $599, matching the previous model's price while doubling storage capacity. Despite this upgrade, the device has generated significant backlash on social media. Critics point to outdated design elements including a notch instead of Dynamic Island and a 60Hz display refresh rate, well below the current 120Hz standard. Many fans question the phone's value proposition, noting that only $200 more secures the substantially more feature-rich iPhone 17. While some appreciate the affordable pricing and storage improvements, the lack of meaningful design and display upgrades has frustrated tech enthusiasts who view the device as insufficient for 2026.
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