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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 34 reviews

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Customers often highlight the iPhone SE 128GB's compact size, praising its manageability and the modern technology within a smaller form factor. The ample storage space is another frequently cited positive, with users appreciating the ability to store numerous photos, videos, and music files. Positive feedback also mentions the device's excellent battery life and attractive price point.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and capable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great all around device. I bought this to replace my original 64gb SE I purchased when it initially launched in 2016. Wanted more storage so ‘upgraded’ to the 128gb. Although I have pretty large hands, I prefer the compact design and find it very comfortable to hold and easy to text/email with. Battery life is excellent. Camera is pretty good for day to day quick snapping. Front camera isn’t amazing but is still pretty good for FaceTime or other video chat. And while price wasn’t the final deciding factor for me, admittedly it was a perk of purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice Phone...great price...had been hoping to upgrade to the newest model iPhone 8 when released but my old phone died a bit too soon leaving me in a bad spot...figured I would have to shell out far too much money for far too little upgrade...gladly not the case...folks at Best Buy mobile were helpful & showed me my options...was able to get the iPhone SE which is perfect sized with 128gb for a great price...better than the current iPhone 7 with less storage...set-up was a breeze & I was back in business the same night...bought the Phone & had no increase to my monthly cellular bill...iPhone SE is a great device...not too big but very powerful & nice upgrades from my older model iPhone...was hoping to get iPhone 8 but am so happy with the iPhone SE that it will surely be sticking around for a long time to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Updated internals, throwback form factor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased phone for size, battery life, and affordability. All of which have been highly satisfactory thus far. iOS 10 flows seamlessly. Also, sometimes it feels like it's not even in my pocket since I previously had the 6 Plus, ha. If you need a dependable iphone that is strong and may not have as many bells and whistles as the 7,8, or even X, this is the phone for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this for my wife. She loves the iPhone but doesn't like the larger size of the 7 and 7 Plus. She says this is because she has small hands and the SE is more comfortable. (Truthfully, she misses the iPhone 4.) She also loves that she can pretty much take as many vids and pics as she wants and keep all of her music with the 128GB. And the battery life is crazy good. She's gotten 12+ hours easily between charges. Happy wife, happy life. :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's What I Ordered

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't had an iPhone before so I thought I'd give it a try. I don't need all the fancy stuff the latest and greatest phone can offer. Not with what I use a phone for so I went for storage capacity and still affordable instead. I do like the phone and I really like the storage I have on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Fit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this device. I went smaller in a culture of larger devices and I couldn’t be happier. It fits my hand just right for one hand thumb operation and it is just what I wanted for right now. I just installed iOS 11.3 and it runs great with no hesitations. Great value device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Let be the iphone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone - modern iPhone tech in the smaller iPhone 5 frame. Can’t go wrong!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a great compact iphone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome compact iPhone. I love the storage size. I will never run out of storage space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Iphone 6 in a 5 package

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this phone!!! Unlike most people, I do not like the ever growing size of smartphones. This one is perfect!!! Fits in my pocket well, easy to use, feature packed, the list goes on and on...Get one while you can...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone small size! Less ecpensive! Easy to fitnin pocket!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I phone 5 SE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really got a good deal on this phone. It has 132 GB and functions very well I had this phone before that's why I got it again and I got a great deal at Best Buy with $150 off. I would re-purchase again. Also we were provided the best service at Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lives up to Apple name

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wouldn’t have bought it if less than the storage size (I had a 32 GB iPhone 5, but it quickly filled up). Processing speed is very quick. Recommended this to wife and friend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Small Factor Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a full featured phone with a small form factor, as large phones are not always easy to carry around. The iPh SE 128 is perfect for this use. I do find it a bit sluggish compared to my iPhX but it does the job well. The 128gb is hard to find in a small phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best compact phone on the market today

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are looking for a compact phone this is the phone for you. It’s a simple platform that works. It could use better battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE is SOLID!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wouldn't say downgraded but may seem it. Body and weight on the SE is much more to my liking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this phone for my son since I had it before and know it's a good phone and it's not too big or small and it's an iPhone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sprint users only

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone is fine. Problem is it could only be on Sprint and person I bought it for (Christmas gift) was on Verizon. Could not be unlocked. Sprint for 50 days

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great phone from Apple

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Apple has alway done thier phones the best way a phone should be, I wish it was a bit larger, oh well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite iPhone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I seem to keep coming back to the iPhone 5. I like that this is the SE model. Small sleek design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome First iPhone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first experience with the Apple iPhone was this phone. It was not too shabby.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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