Quick answer · October 2026
The cheapest new iPhone
What is the cheapest new iPhone? iPhone 17e, of the iPhones Apple sells today (from $699). Every iPhone Apple sells new today, by its US starting price on apple.com.
Only iPhones Apple sells new today, at Apple’s US starting price.
Full ranking
Every iPhone, ranked.
| # | Model | Figure | Sold new | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone 17e | from $699 | Yes | — |
| 2 | iPhone 16 | from $799 | Yes | vs 17e |
| 3 | iPhone 17 | from $899 | Yes | vs 17e |
| 4 | iPhone Air | from $1,099 | Yes | vs 17e |
| 5 | iPhone 18 Pro | from $1,199 | Yes | vs 17e |
| 6 | iPhone 18 Pro Max | from $1,299 | Yes | vs 17e |
| 7 | iPhone Duo | from $1,999 | Yes | vs 17e |
Figures from Apple's technical specifications for each model; prices are Apple US starting prices, checked October 2026.
FAQ
Questions people ask
- What is the cheapest new iPhone?
- iPhone 17e — from $699. Next among current models is iPhone 16 (from $799).
- How does iPhone 17e compare with iPhone 16?
- iPhone 17e: from $699. iPhone 16: from $799. See the two drawn to scale on the head-to-head page.