The iPhone 17e will be released in spring 2026 with an A19 processor

Apple plans to release a new iPhone 17e in spring 2026, Bloomberg reports, citing journalist Mark Gurman’s sources. The model will be the successor to the iPhone 16e, which at one time replaced the expected iPhone SE 4. The novelty will be similar to its predecessor in design, but will get the current A19 processor, which will also be installed in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.

Apple expands model lineup

The decision to release the iPhone 17e in the spring after the flagship iPhone 17 lineup is unveiled in the fall of 2025 could be part of Apple’s new strategy. This way, the company can extend the lifecycle of the next generation of devices and boost sales in the off-season.

Apple is extending the lifecycle of the new generation of devices and boosting sales in the off-season.

• the base iPhone 17,
• ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air (replacing the Plus model),
• as well as the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

So in the spring, users will be offered a more affordable model with the latest hardware, but without the premium price tag.

Apple has a lot of new products in store

• updated entry-level and premium Apple Watch,
• the second-generation Vision Pro headset with M4 chip (instead of M2).

The iPad Pro will also come out in the fall with M5 chips manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm N3P process. Their internal designations are J817, J818, J820, and J821.

• updated iPad Air with the M4 processor (instead of the M3),
• low-cost iPad with a new chip that will replace the outdated A16.

Plans for the MacBook Pro with M5 chips have been pushed back to 2026 for now. Previously, the 14-inch and 16-inch models were expected to be released in late 2025.

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