{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-17-ultra-vs-iphone-17e/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:16:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs iPhone 17e",
    "answer": "The iPhone 17e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Apple iPhone 17 Ultra still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The iPhone 17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 544,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_11_49-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 544999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T06:15:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 54.9,
                "overall": 73.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "around October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh)",
                    "Wired charging": "• 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "eSIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (3D facial recognition, TrueDepth) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip (precision finding, AirTag, spatial features)",
                    "USB": "USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17e",
            "slug": "iphone-17e",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-10_48_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T05:58:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93.9,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 61.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom)",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (out of the box)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "iphone-17e",
        "margin": 11.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 43,
                    "iphone-17e": 93.9
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 97,
                    "iphone-17e": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 68.3,
                    "iphone-17e": 61.6
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 100,
                    "iphone-17e": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 87.5,
                    "iphone-17e": 50
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 54.9,
                    "iphone-17e": 100
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "iPhone 17e costs PKR 215,000 less.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra packs a 300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra charges 13W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Ultra and iPhone 17e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 544,999 and iPhone 17e at PKR 329,999. That makes iPhone 17e cheaper by PKR 215,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and iPhone 17e a 4700 mAh cell, with 40W and 27W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra runs the Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) while iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}