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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 599 reviews

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Customers find value in the iPhone SE's compact size, excellent camera quality, and ease of use. Many appreciate its affordability and the features it offers, while some users find the storage capacity to be insufficient for their needs. Positive feedback also highlights its performance and battery life, along with its attractive design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little phone for the price

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    Nice phone fior the price. Good battery and great camera

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

    Great phone

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    Would recommend to someone else's so worth getting with Best Buy. I would recommend to get warranty as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small Beast

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    1. Anyone who's used an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S will feel at ease with the iPhone SE – it looks and feels almost identical, except now you can get it in a fetching colour and its cut edges are matte rather than shiny chrome. 2. The best thing about the design of the iPhone SE is that it still feels quality. The brushed aluminium back is both hard and cool to touch, the buttons are solid, and it’s easily small enough to use one-handed, regardless of the size of your hands. 3. The quality of the audio output is surprisingly good from such a small package – sound is balanced, if a little thin, and there’s no distortion at the highest volume. 4. Call quality is also strong. The ear speaker is clear and loud and the noise-cancelling mic does a good job of clearing up any distracting external noises when you're on a call. There are louder call speakers out there but I didn't have any problems hearing or making myself heard even on windy days with lots of traffic noise around me. 5. The rear iSight camera is where the iPhone SE gets interesting. It packs the same sensor and lens as the iPhone 6S, which means it has one of the most impressive phone cameras on the market right now. 6. There’s an incredible amount of processing muscle in the iPhone SE’s diminutive frame and it doesn’t get too hot or bothered by all that horsepower either. Touch ID also unlocks your phone more quickly than it does on the iPhone 5S thanks to the new processor 7. Even though it’s the lowest-priced iPhone we’ve ever seen, it’s still not cheap, especially since the 16GB option is inadequate for most users. However, if you look after it then its resale value will remain high. No other phones retain their value quite like this do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse

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    1. Anyone who's used an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S will feel at ease with the iPhone SE – it looks and feels almost identical, except now you can get it in a fetching colour and its cut edges are matte rather than shiny chrome. 2. The best thing about the design of the iPhone SE is that it still feels quality. The brushed aluminium back is both hard and cool to touch, the buttons are solid, and it’s easily small enough to use one-handed, regardless of the size of your hands. 3. The quality of the audio output is surprisingly good from such a small package – sound is balanced, if a little thin, and there’s no distortion at the highest volume. 4. Call quality is also strong. The ear speaker is clear and loud and the noise-cancelling mic does a good job of clearing up any distracting external noises when you're on a call. There are louder call speakers out there but I didn't have any problems hearing or making myself heard even on windy days with lots of traffic noise around me. 5. The rear iSight camera is where the iPhone SE gets interesting. It packs the same sensor and lens as the iPhone 6S, which means it has one of the most impressive phone cameras on the market right now. 6. There’s an incredible amount of processing muscle in the iPhone SE’s diminutive frame and it doesn’t get too hot or bothered by all that horsepower either. Touch ID also unlocks your phone more quickly than it does on the iPhone 5S thanks to the new processor 7. Even though it’s the lowest-priced iPhone we’ve ever seen, it’s still not cheap, especially since the 16GB option is inadequate for most users. However, if you look after it then its resale value will remain high. No other phones retain their value quite like this do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent smartphone especially for the money

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

    I purposely held off buying a new iPhone until Apple came out with a smaller one and was glad I did because I love the SE. It is the same size as the 5 and 5S but faster and a better camera. It also has good battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    absolutely love the classic design of the iphoneSE

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

    Easy to hold, Thin, sleek, lightweight design , easy-to-grip sides, durable aluminum back panel,ultra high-resolution 4-Inch retina Display,Quality rear camera with 4K video ,excellent battery life, among on the cheapest smart iphone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still love the small phones!

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    I was glad when this phone came out. I'm not a big fan of the giant, bulky phones. Apple always delivers with their upgrades. The price was great with my plan upgrade. Was able to find a good case at an inexpensive price. I like being able to keep my phone in my pocket or in a small purse. Haven't had any problems with this phone. Everything transferred with no issues. Camera takes great photos. Love this iPhone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone for novices and Apple Lovers

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    To start off let me say this phone was not for me but for my mother in law. I once was a long time apple/ ios user but switched after the iPhone 5 to android phones as my daily drivers. Still love the simplistic interface of ios but I really wanted customization. FYI I still use an ipad mini while lounging around the house. My mother in law has always liked simple phones to just make phone calls. She doesn't text, email, play games, watch videos or anything on her phone. So she has had for the most part flip phones, basic phones with custom os, and basic android phones. We upgraded her to a iPhone 4 she loved it. It was easy for her to use and to navigate around to see her contacts and make calls. She was upgraded to a 5c which she liked as well, but this met its demise early inside of a washing machine and was never the same. She went back to the 4 for the last year and it has started to show its age. We saw the deal pop up around 4th of July and went to go check it out. Got the phone for a steal of a price and set it up for her. After playing with the phone for about an hour I was really impressed. The OS was smooth and clean, iCloud restored everything just the way she had it so there was little to no setup. The fingerprint reader is fast. It really did make me miss my old iPhone 5. The screen is nice and clear, camera is good too, and just so easy to hold and to text with one hand. But big props to Apple for keeping a good quality phone around for people that want the easy, clean, simple ios/ Apple experience but don't want to pay that high Apple Tax. Nice thing is no learning curve for my mother in law she knew how to use it immediately, just had to remind her that she can use her fingerprint to unlock the phone as well. BestBuy rep did great, had to wait as they were the only one but if people complain about waiting in store they should just order online and wait two days to get their phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Price, Processor speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Over the Top Phone for Small phone Lovers

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    A small, hand-friendly design. Solid speed. Good front and rear cameras.. Lowest priced iPhone you can buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great on Battery Life

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

    My boyfriend got this phone because his last one (iPhone 4s) had died. He's such a picky person and hates "new technology", but because of the price ($1) he agreed to let me get it for him. He loves it. Yes, it is smaller than other iPhones, but if you don't need a big phone this is the one for you. I have a 6s and if I use the internet I have to charge the phone at least 1 - 2 times per day. His battery lasts a whole day and then some, even when he is online for hours a day. If you are looking for a phone that does everything that the 6s does, but for a smaller price and a better battery I would suggest this phone!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Same as iPhone 5S but better.

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

    The SE has exactly the same dimensions as my old iPhone 5S, so I don't even need to buy a new case for it. The camera is much better, so is the graphic. The speed is much faster. I love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE Gold 16GB

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

    The iPhone 6 function in a smaller iPhone 5 body. It's a perfect match of size and function. Fits easily in the pocket or arm band. Long battery life and looks great. It's an iPhone

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

    Great, affordable emergency replacement, but....

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    Got this Sprint deal when my college-age daughter's iphone 5c died a week after the warranty expired. Best Buy's Sprint phone deals are better than buying them from Sprint. We've now bought 5 of our family Sprint phones from Best Buy and have always been impressed with the in-store service. (My daughter lives in a different city, but the Best Buy salespeople called me and explained everything very clearly--I was impressed.) We picked this phone because of the great reviews--especially for battery life (a constant irritation with my daughter's previous phones). This is basically an iphone 6 in an iphone 5 body, but with some nice upgrades--not the least of which is the crazy good battery life. This deal was a sweet $0 with the 2-year upgrade, PLUS a $50 Best Buy gift card! So, it was like getting paid to renew the contract. While the Best Buy folks were great and efficient WE NEVER GOT THE $50 GIFT CARD! !! We repeatedly called about it, and still no gift card. Since that's one of the reasons we got this phone, we are pretty angry about that part of the deal. So, A+ for the phone itself as well as service at the store, and F for Best Buy providing the advertised and promised gift card.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my iPhone.

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    Had my iPhone 4S for almost four years so decided to get an upgrade. This iPhone SE has not disappointed. Great speed. Sharp pictures. Easy to hold. Neatly fits into my purse. Great features. Love it.

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

    Great Phone

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    This phone is called iPhone Special Edition for a reason. Apple brought the old and familiar brick style design back to life with this one while having the latest chip underneath. It's a cool little phone with a fairly small screen by today's standards but it can fit great in your palm.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from the 5s

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

    I purchased this phone for my wife who was happy with the size of the 5s, but wanted the faster processing speed that the newest iPhone in that size offers. Overall my wife cannot be more thrilled by the purchase. Easy to put in your pocket and go, great for all apps, great ease of use. The staff, especially Cameron was very helpful and very patient with me as I made my purchase. I would recommend anyone who needs expert help in mobile phones to go to your nearest Best Buy and let them help!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Phone performs well and excellent for small hands

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    Phone performs well and excellent for small hands.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smaller can be Better

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    After switching from a iPhone to a Note 5 in February for my work phone I was delighted to see a cheaper iPhone come out so I could purchase it and get rid of the Note. The smaller screen is actually better if you talk on the phone a lot like I do so on that end this phone is much better. I mainly use this phone for talking so having the smaller screen isn't a big deal. This is the best device for talking hands down.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like a small 7 but with a headphone jack!

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    If you prefer small phones then this is the one for you. It's super fast and battery is really good too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    IPhone se

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    Great size, easy to use, takes nice pictures. I love it for couponing and managing the household gadgets

    I would recommend this to a friend
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