In this video, John V. breaks down the biggest differences between the Apple iPhone 17 and the more affordable Apple iPhone 17e after testing them side by side. The big surprise? Battery life. When I ran the Tom’s Guide Battery Test, the iPhone 17e lasted 12 hours and 35 minutes, which is basically the same as the iPhone 17’s 12 hours and 47 minutes. Considering the 17e costs $200 less, that result might make the cheaper phone a lot more tempting. But there are still some key differences you should know about before buying.
