Everything points to what Apple plans to launch iPhone 17eits next cheap mobile, in the first months of 2026. Rumors about this model have increased recently, but now a detail has become known that could drastically change the public’s perception of this model. This is what was said Informationthose from Cupertino are coming fix the most controversial flaw of the iPhone 16e: absence MagSafe.
As reported by the aforementioned media, The iPhone 17e will have MagSafe support. If confirmed, it will be a very nice novelty with which the company will try to tempt more customers. The lack of a magnetic fixation system was the most criticized decision during the presentation of the successor to the iPhone SE.
Let’s keep in mind that while the iPhone 16e can be charged wirelessly, since it doesn’t have MagSafe, it’s limited to Qi charging at up to 7.5W. But this is not the only reason for controversy, as the device is incompatible with other accessories that are also attached via magnets.
The good news is that the iPhone 17e will correct this decision by Apple, and the proposed addition of MagSafe could make the mobile much more attractive. Let’s not forget that the 16e launched in Spain for over €700, reaching over €1,000 in its 512GB version. Given the difference in price with the iPhone SE, the lack of magnetic fixation did not cause itself to accumulate criticism for a long time.
The iPhone 17e fixed the 16e’s biggest mistake: It will have MagSafe
Apart from the lack of MagSafe given its price, a big annoyance at the time was Apple’s explanation of why it didn’t include it in the iPhone 16e. At first it was believed that this was done to reduce production costs, although there was also speculation that it could interfere with the C1 modem, which is responsible for connecting to 5G.
However, Cupertino denied this and assured that the iPhone 16e does not have MagSafe because the target audience used to charge their cell phones using a cable. They also said that buyers of these types of models didn’t use wireless charging or didn’t care that it was fast. If the firm finally implements a magnetic system in the iPhone 17e, it will eat its words in just a year.
Be that as it may, we’re talking about rumors about an unreleased product, so we should take them with a grain of salt. Apart from the obvious introduction of MagSafe, the iPhone 17e will not bring any other major modifications. Reports about the screen are somewhat conflicting, as it was revealed earlier this month that it will allegedly continue with a notch. But then it was said that it would finally make the leap to Dynamic Island, which is present in all other Apple phones today.
With or without Dynamic Island, The iPhone 17e would still lack ProMotion support. Therefore, this model would continue to stay away from the adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. A feature that has long ceased to be premium and is fairly easy to find on affordable competing phones today.
