The speaker (ad) found the iPhone 17e to be unsatisfactory due to frequent frame drops, constant app relaunches, and persistent warmth. The device's display also struggled in bright sunlight, making it hard to see outside. Despite these issues, the speaker recommends buying the best device one can justify and afford, rather than the newest model. For budget-conscious buyers, the speaker suggests used or refurbished iPhones. Specifically, the iPhone 17e frequently dropped frames during animations, even at 60Hz. Apps relaunched constantly as if they had been shoved out of memory, and the phone ran persistently warm, making it feel like a defective unit.
The speaker (ad) returned to their iPhone Air after a month of using the iPhone 17e, which had a display that struggled in sunlight. The iPhone 17e's performance was disappointing, especially during animations and app relaunches, making it hard to use outside. Despite some positive aspects like good battery life and decent speakers, the phone's overall experience was unsatisfactory.
The speaker (ad) recommends buying the best device one can justify and afford, rather than the newest model. For budget-conscious buyers, they suggest used or refurbished iPhones, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, which has better battery, cameras, and display for around the same price as the iPhone 17e.
The speaker (ad) found the iPhone 17e to be unsatisfactory due to frequent frame drops, constant app relaunches, and persistent warmth. The device's display also struggled in bright sunlight, making it hard to see outside. Despite these issues, the iPhone 17e held its price, unlike other Apple products that saw price hikes. This distinction highlights the varying pricing strategies for different product lines within the Apple ecosystem.
The speaker (ad) recommends buying the best device one can justify and afford, rather than the newest model. For budget-conscious buyers, they suggest used or refurbished iPhones, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, which has better battery, cameras, and display for around the same price as the iPhone 17e.