Is the iPhone 17e actually worth it over an older flagship?

From an 11 Pro you'd be giving up the extra cameras. the e models so far have had one rear camera, so no zoom lens and no ultrawide, and if you use those now you'll notice. check that on the spec comparison before buying. what you get is a much newer chip, way better battery and years more updates, the 11 Pro won't get them forever. mostly use the main camera? it's a real upgrade. shoot a lot of 2x or wide? look at the regular 17 or a discounted older Pro instead.