Today on Amazon, a new iPhone can be purchased for under €500: the 16e drops to a historic low, but others are also on sale (watch out for the 17 Pro Max)
The price of the iPhone 16e with 128 GB drops today on Amazon to below the €500 mark, a historic low for this model. This is a real opportunity for those looking for a recent Apple device with high-end performance, without facing the expenses required by the top models of the iPhone 16 family. The offer applies to both color options in which the iPhone 16e is available, Black and White.
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Apple iPhone 16e 128 GB: designed for Apple Intelligence, with A18 chip, great battery life, 48MP Fusion camera, and 6.1'' Super Retina XDR display; Black
€619 €499
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Apple iPhone 16e 128 GB: designed for Apple Intelligence, with A18 chip, great battery life, 48MP Fusion camera, and 6.1'' Super Retina XDR display; White
€619 €499
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The iPhone 16e is based on the Apple A18 chip, the same found in the top models of the 16 series, equipped with a 6-core CPU (2 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores), 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. This configuration guarantees high performance in every usage scenario, from multitasking to intense computational loads related to Apple Intelligence, without sacrificing remarkable energy efficiency.
On the photographic front, the “two in one” system relies on a single rear sensor: the 48MP Fusion Camera with an aperture of f/1.6, optical image stabilization (OIS), and Hybrid Focus Pixels allows for ultra-high resolution shots (24MP and 48MP native) and enables a 2x telephoto lens of 12MP at optical quality (52mm, f/1.6, OIS). The system is complemented by True Tone flash, the Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with depth control and six lighting effects, Night Mode, panorama up to 63MP, and Photographic Styles.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256 GB: 6.9" display, ProMotion up to 120Hz, A19 Pro chip, unprecedented battery life, Pro Fusion camera system, Center Stage front camera; Cosmic Orange
€1489 €1349
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256 GB: 6.9" display, ProMotion up to 120Hz, A19 Pro chip, unprecedented battery life, Pro Fusion camera system, Center Stage front camera; Deep Blue
€1489 €1349
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But today there are many iPhones seeing significant price reductions, starting with the absolute top-of-the-line, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which many desire but have been unable to purchase due to recent price fluctuations. Today is an excellent, and perhaps the last, opportunity to get it at a discounted price in the iconic colors Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256 GB: 6.3" display, ProMotion up to 120Hz, A19 Pro chip, unprecedented battery life, Pro Fusion camera system with Center Stage front camera; Silver
€1339 €1199
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Compared to the 6.9" display of the top-of-the-line model, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256 GB features a 6.3" panel designed to offer high fluidity in animations, navigation, and gaming, thanks to ProMotion up to 120Hz technology. On the performance front, the chip remains the same with A19 Pro, focusing on processing speed, energy efficiency, and refined thermal management, with an approach geared towards more demanding tasks. Apple also associates with this model an unprecedented battery life, reinforcing the device's profile as a high-end option for intense and prolonged use.
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Apple iPhone 17 256 GB: 6.3" display with ProMotion, A19 chip, Center Stage front camera for easier group selfies, more scratch resistance, all-day battery; Fog Blue
€979 €849
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Apple iPhone 17 256 GB: 6.3" display with ProMotion, A19 chip, Center Stage front camera for easier group selfies, more scratch resistance, all-day battery; Black
€979 €849
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Apple iPhone 17 256 GB: 6.3" display with ProMotion, A19 chip, Center Stage front camera for easier group selfies, more scratch resistance, all-day battery; Sage
€979 €849
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Apple iPhone 17 256 GB: 6.3" display with ProMotion, A19 chip, Center Stage front camera for easier group selfies, more scratch resistance, all-day battery; White
€979 €849
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Apple iPhone 17 256 GB: 6.3" display with ProMotion, A19 chip, Center Stage front camera for easier group selfies, more scratch resistance, all-day battery; Lavender
€979 €849
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The base iPhone 17 has fewer features than the Pro model, lacking a dedicated telephoto lens for optical zoom and advanced video functions (ProRes and 4K at 120 fps). It integrates 8 GB of RAM instead of 12 GB, features the standard A19 chip (with one fewer graphics core than the A19 Pro), and has a USB-C port limited to the speed of the old USB 2.0 standard. It also forgoes the internal vapor chamber for cooling and the premium materials of the Pro, offering slightly lower battery life in exchange for greater lightness.
From a commercial perspective, the positioning at €1199 for the 256 GB variant places the iPhone 17 Pro among the higher offers in the lineup, while the base model iPhone 17 at €849 provides entry into the new generation at a more accessible price point. The price gap highlights the distinction between those seeking the Pro version, with enhanced performance and cameras, and those preferring a standard iPhone with still modern features. For those focused on storage space, advanced display, and a more complete photographic section, the Pro version remains the one best suited to professional and multimedia needs.