Did Apple just confirm the iPhone 17e launch date? Here’s what we know

Updated on 12-Feb-2026
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A leaked invite hints at an Apple event on February 19 at 10 AM PST (11:30 PM IST).

The iPhone 17e is expected to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, A19 chip, and up to 512GB storage.

The device could launch in India at an expected starting price of around Rs 64,990.

Apple is already preparing to introduce its next-generation affordable iPhone for its fans globally. The iPhone 17e is said to get some decent upgrades, including the dynamic island, performance and more. While the company has remained tight-lipped about the iPhone 17e, a new leak has suggested that it may launch next week. There is a possibility that the company may introduce its next generation Macs in the market.

Apple iPhone 17e launch date leaked

Taking to X, Apple Leaker, a popular tipster, revealed a possible invitation. The invitation is for Apple’s ‘Let’s Love’ launch event, and it confirms the date. According to the poster, the event will take place on February 19 at 10 AM PST (11:30 PM IST). This is in line with previous leaks, which claimed that the iPhone 17e will launch on February 19.

Apple has not officially confirmed any of these details, and it is unusual for launch invites to appear online ahead of time. As a result, the final launch date and event specifics may differ.

Apple iPhone 17e specifications

The iPhone 17e is said to feature a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by a 3nm A19 chipset and get up to 512GB storage along with 8GB RAM. It may get a C1X modem for faster 5G and the N1 chip for improved Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth stability. It could feature a 4,005 mAh battery and may have MagSafe support, enabling wireless charging at speeds of up to 25W.

In terms of the camera, the device may retain a 48MP Fusion main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an upgraded 18MP front camera.

Apple iPhone 17e price in India (Expected)

The Apple iPhone 17e is said to get a price tag of around Rs 64,990 in India. However, the exact details remain under wraps.

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh is the Chief Copy Editor at Digit. He's been wrangling tech jargon since 2020 (Times Internet, Jagran English '22). When not policing commas, he's likely fueling his gadget habit with coffee, strategising his next virtual race, or plotting a road trip to test the latest in-car tech. He speaks fluent Geek.

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