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Prices checked 28 Oct 2026 · How we price and rank
Strongest on ease of use · 9.5/10 in published reviews and owner reports
The Apple iPhone 17e is a premium device that struggles to justify its price due to outdated hardware choices.
Based on published reviews and owner reports.
Review sources ↓While the A19 chipset delivers strong performance for daily tasks and the battery easily lasts a full day, the user experience is held back by a 60Hz display that feels sluggish in 2026. Owners are particularly frustrated by the thick bezels and the large notch, which make the screen feel dated. Photography is another major pain point, as the camera produces noisy, burnt images in low-light conditions despite decent daylight performance.
While the software remains clean and bloat-free, the hardware limitations make this a difficult recommendation for anyone who values a modern display or versatile camera system. It is a lightweight, IP68-rated phone that offers a premium feel, but the overall value proposition is very poor given the high cost of entry.
Filter to the exact phone you want. Stock and colours are as each shop lists them.
On 256GB the official listing costs ৳37,499 more than the same configuration imported. That gap is the BD warranty, duty and seller margins.
৳77,500 at Apple Gadgets is lower, but that listing is out of stock.
| Shop | Variant & warranty | Stock | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Gadgets | 256GBUnofficial import · JapanBlack TitaniumSoft PinkWhite | Out of stock | ৳77,500−৳12,499 less than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBUnofficial import · GlobalBlack TitaniumSoft PinkWhite | Out of stock | ৳79,999−৳10,000 less than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBUnofficial import · JapanBlack TitaniumSoft PinkWhite | Out of stock | ৳79,999−৳10,000 less than the cheapest in stock |
| Rio International | 256GBUnofficial import · Japan | In stock | ৳89,999Lowest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 256GBUnofficial import · AustraliaBlack TitaniumSoft PinkWhite | Out of stock | ৳91,000+৳1,001 more than the cheapest in stock |
| SMSGadget | 8GB/256GBUnofficial import · AustraliaBlack Titanium | In stock | ৳91,999+৳2,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Rio International | 256GBUnofficial import · Australia | In stock | ৳99,999+৳10,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Executive Machines | 256GBOfficial (BD warranty)Black TitaniumSoft PinkWhite | In stock | ৳1,14,999+৳25,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| GadgetGear | Variant not statedOfficial (BD warranty) | Out of stock | — |
+/− is the gap to the cheapest listing in stock. We take no commission and link to no shop.
Official costs ৳25,000 more today: ৳1,14,999 official against ৳89,999 unofficial.
Since 11 Jun 2026 the official price has held steady and the unofficial price has risen by ৳12,499. The lowest unofficial price we have recorded is ৳77,500.
Ahead of 54% of the 510 phones we track.
7.6average across 8 rated aspects
A19 chip is elite, but the 60Hz display and single-camera hardware are severely outdated for the price. Scores are mined from published reviews and owner reports, not from our own testing.
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Announced | 2026, March 02 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International/China) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) |
| Also | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Also | Anti-reflective coating |
| OS | iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Also | NVMe |
| Setup | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Setup | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
|---|---|
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Also | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Type | Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
|---|---|
| Active use score | Active use score 15:30h |
| Colours | Black, White, Soft Pink |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Apple iPhone 17e |
| Battery endurance | 45:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 |
| Display measured | 814 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Eu energy | Class A |
| Eu free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Eu repairability | Class C |
| Net technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Specifications from GSMArena. Prices are our own reads of Bangladeshi shops, cross-checked against our price-reference shops.
and 12 more from 6 Months Later, JSL Review, Jon Adams and others.
Reviews published by independent channels. Bhalo Phone did not conduct these tests.
60Hz display refresh rate.
The worst offense is that 60-Hz refresh rate.
Poor low-light camera performance.
Night shot on 17e are shit! It's a fact! it's noisy, light are burnt.
Thick bezels and outdated notch.
The bezels are on the thicker side, and you still get the large notch cut-out.
From published reviews and owner reports, not our own tests. Sources are under Video reviews.
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Get my pick →Apple iPhone 17e costs ৳89,999 to ৳99,999 in Bangladesh on unofficial listings, in stock at 3 shops we track as of 28 Oct 2026. The official price starts at ৳1,14,999.
Yes, the battery offers excellent endurance. Owners report that the 4005 mAh battery easily lasts a full day for average users.
While the A19 chipset is powerful, gaming is not ideal on this device. Owners report that performance throttles during gaming sessions and the 60Hz display limits smoothness.
The low-light performance is poor. Owners report that night shots are noisy and lights appear burnt, making the camera lack the versatility expected at this price point.
Official units come with a brand warranty, while gray imports have no manufacturer cover. If you buy an unofficial unit, any service center that accepts it will treat it as a paid repair.
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