The iPhone 17e adds MagSafe and more to an already great iPhone 16e, but Android phones do a few things better (and cheaper).
The iPhone 17e is a basic smartphone focused on optimization and performance, while the higher-priced Galaxy S25 FE is all about versatility.
Apple and Google are chasing the same buyer, just in very different ways.
Want to buy a new iPhone in 2026? I used the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone Air, and I suggest getting the iPhone 17 if you don't need the best cameras.
Apple is selling more phones than any other brand. It doesn't care whether it sells an iPhone Air or an iPhone 17 Pro Max — as long as people are buying an iPhone.
I used most iPhones released in the last 15 years. This is why the iPhone Air is my favorite.
We've been sacrificing portability and maneuverability for the sake of features and battery life for years. Now, you can do the opposite with the iPhone Air.
After four years of iterative updates, the iPhone 17 Pro breaks the mold by delivering a brand-new design, better cameras across the board, bigger battery, and a new software design. In short, this is the iPhone upgrade you've always wanted.
The iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 are two of the smallest flagships left, so how do they compare? Let's find out.
Apple's strategy is distinct from its Android counterparts, and this was on full view during the iPhone 17 event.