Apple's iPhone 17e has been confirmed to include 8GB of RAM through Xcode data, matching expectations for the budget-friendly model. This RAM amount matches the standard iPhone 17 and represents the minimum requirement for Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 17e launches on March 11 at $599, maintaining the same price point as its predecessor.

Like the iPhone 16e, the new model features Apple's A19 chip but with a 4-core GPU compared to the 5-core GPU in the standard iPhone 17. The device also includes MagSafe support, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G connectivity, and doubled base storage at 256GB. Pre-orders are now available ahead of the March 11 launch.

This RAM specification confirms Apple's strategy of standardizing core components across its iPhone lineup while differentiating through GPU capabilities and other features. The 8GB minimum ensures compatibility with Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI-powered features that require substantial memory for on-device processing and machine learning tasks.