The iPhone 17E’s Biggest Rival Isn’t Budget Android Phones — It’s Older iPhones

The $599 iPhone 17E is a great new entry-level iOS device for someone that wants a budget-friendly phone with many of the premium features as Apple’s flagship phones. In her iPhone 17E review, my colleague Abrar Al-Heeti praised the phone’s feel, higher base storage of 256GB and the inclusion of MagSafe. But even with these perks, I can’t help but notice that there are several other iPhone options that might be a better match for someone shopping in this price range.

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The iPhone 17E’s launch alongside the $599 MacBook Neo provides an interesting comparison for how Apple’s rolling out value options in these categories. The MacBook Neo is an excellent laptop for its price, but its competitors aren’t necessarily cheap Windows laptops or Chromebooks. The Neo is replacing older MacBook Air laptops

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