iPhone 17e Rumors: Dynamic Island, 60Hz Display, and More

According to the latest reports, Apple's upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to feature the Dynamic Island design.

The Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped interactive area at the top of the screen that displays ongoing activities and houses the camera and other front-facing sensors. It was first introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, replacing the "notch," and expanded to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus a year later. Currently, it has not appeared on any entry-level iPhone.

Despite adopting the Dynamic Island, the iPhone 17e will reportedly retain a 60Hz OLED display. This suggests that the device will essentially share the same panel as the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.

The iPhone 17e is anticipated to be released in the first half of 2026, powered by the A19 base chip, along with several other improvements.

The starting price is expected to remain the same as the previous generation.