Apple - iPhone SE 128GB - Space Gray (AT&T)

I needed to replace my iPhone 5S 16GB, which was running out of room and becoming very slow. I did not want to increase the size of my phone, as it fits in convenient places in my vehicles, etc. The iPhone SE has a processor exactly twice as fast as the 5S's, and the 128GB version is eight times the storage of the 5S, without the increased size of the 6 or 7 models. It's like stuffing a more powerful modern engine into my old sports car.

I've had several illuminating experiences since purchasing my new iPhone SE - people with whom I've shared photos, shown a video or asked to enter their contact information into my phone that exclaimed in horror how small and "old" my phone was. "Why don't you get a new one!?" they've asked incredulously. "It IS new," I reply, and add that I have no use or need for a giant phone because I also have tablets and laptops that are much better for large-format computing tasks. It boggles my mind that so many people have been brain washed to believe the "bigger is better" approach to phones. I thought the dream of modern technology was to maximize capability while minimizing form factors, but I'm clearly in the minority. Well, I love the iPhone SE. The only thing that could really be better about it would be if they'd update the internals to have the same processing power as the iPhone 7 instead of the iPhone 6S, but I'm not sure for most of what I do that I'd notice the difference. I'm terrified that this will be a flash-in-the-pan and Apple will abandon the concept after this iteration. I need something that slips easily into my pants pocket and lets me sit down without severing blood flow to my lower extremities. I need to be able to view/participate in a web conference in Citrix while simultaneously leveraging my connection as a mobile hotspot for other devices and do other multi-tasking activities and this phone absolutely handles it all with aplomb. Do I wish this had the sheer computational power of a Galaxy S8? Sure. But, until those of us who are left scratching our heads at the shrinking difference in size between iPhone Pluses and iPads are given a pocket supercomputer, the SE will do. It was markedly speedier than my aging 5S and the addition of a 128GB model means I can load up basically every lossless audio recording I own for enjoyment on the road. I'm docking a star for the not-quite-top-end specs and also for some build quality quirks. I noticed that the home button creaks and feels "gritty" in its operation as compared to my 5S. I also seem to have some odd issues with the 3.5mm audio port not always engaging with my headphones quite right - also something that my 5S to this day has no trouble with, but they're minor niggles and I could probably take it in and exchange it at the Genius Bar . All in all, highly recommended! Don't have phone-envy, people. The promise of the future was that you wouldn't have to lug around a brick-sized piece of hardware to get things done on the run. For those that still hold that dream near to their heart, this is the phone for you.

My wife needed a new phone. This was perfect for her needs. She wanted something that was not to big but needed more storage. She lives the phone.

I needed to replace my iPhone 5S 16GB, which was running out of room and becoming very slow. I did not want to increase the size of my phone, as it fits in convenient places in my vehicles, etc. The iPhone SE has a processor exactly twice as fast as the 5S's, and the 128GB version is eight times the storage of the 5S, without the increased size of the 6 or 7 models. It's like stuffing a more powerful modern engine into my old sports car.

Bought for kids for the increased memory. Good price for their needs.

This phone has met all my expectations! It is so much more responsive than the iPhone 5 I was using before, and the size is the same - which I like.

I have always had great experiences with any apple product. Bought this for my 7yo for Christmas and it's perfect. I always go with the larger memory because kids add tons of games and this gives them room for games and pictures.

Upgraded my old iphone 5, like the size and happy with the extra capacity and better camera