<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Analysts initially predicted annual releases of iPhone 'e' models following the iPhone 16e launch.Rumors suggest Apple will release an iPhone 17e next year, utilizing the same display panel as the iPhone 16e to cut costs.The notch will persist in the iPhone 17e, as Apple plans to continue with the lower-cost components used in the iPhone 16e.Despite retaining the notch, the iPhone 17e is expected to feature an improved camera, upgraded lenses, and a newer A19 chip with fewer GPU cores.