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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 909 reviews

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Customers often highlight the iPhone SE's compact size, perfect for one-handed use, and excellent camera quality. Many appreciate its ease of use and the inclusion of features comparable to more expensive models. The affordable price point is also frequently praised. A small number of users mentioned storage capacity as a limitation.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handy phone

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

    Recently I brought I phone SE from best buy, because all other phones are so huge. I need a phone for one hand and my pocket and not for both hands and an extra bag. No idea why people want all this crazy sizes which doesn't fit in one hand and average pants pocket.i love it..

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for me

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

    Size just good for me,speed very fast,and The value is perfect!!

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

    A Truly Smart Phone

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

    I have owned cell phone's for some time. after I finally was able to get an iPhone I was amazed! I had no idea what a world of difference an iPhone can make!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent little phone

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

    Great phone with updated processor. Just the right size to fit in hand. Pros Camera Battery Cons Storage (16GB) ... Most of it is occupied with iOS installations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Beginner Phone

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

    I bought this phone for my daughter who started middle school this year. She had lot of peer pressure especially riding in the bus. So I got her this beautiful Apple iphone. It is perfect for her small hands as compared to the bigger versions. Here are the Pros and Cons PROS - Compact - Excellent camera - Excellent IOS software - Solid battery life Cons - Average screen resolution - Not so great front-facing camera - 16GB Storage The is just perfect for my daughter and now she is happy kid.

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

    good phone, easy transition

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

    I needed a new phone and I had an Iphone 5. I wanted one the same size because the newer phones are too big to wear in my work pants side pocket. The 5SE is the same size (so my case and such still fit) but it has the internals of a 6. So far good battery life, good performance. The Verizon activation was a little tricky but it worked.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice phone

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

    Easy to use and navigate. Great camera. Nice size for your pocket.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Apple iPhone SE has a 4-inch Retina Display. The smartphone comes with 12-megapixel iSight rear camera with support for Live Photos and 4K video support and 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera with Retina Flash. It is powered by an A9 processor paired with M9 co-processor. I am very much amazed with the performance of the product , like Android phone gone be slow with time, The iPhone SE also supports always-on ‘Hey Siri’ feature. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, VoLTE and Bluetooth 4.2. It runs iOS 9.3 out of the box. Product is very good and easy to handle size is perfect.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything is better than my 5C.

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

    I had the 5C which was a good phone but the battery needed replacing since it wouldn't hold a charge for 24 hours. After much research I decided to upgrade to the SE since I really liked the size of my 5C and the SE was the same size and everything about it was rated better. Bottom line, everything was better - faster, battery life, pictures, resolution, etc. Plus I now have Apple Pay, which is great. My wife will be replacing her's soon, but she will be getting the 64 because of all the photos, videos, etc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect phone for my mom

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

    My mom was using an old iPhone 4s and it was clear that devopers were starting to leave the old phones behind and apps couldn't be installed. Got this for my mom and she's loving the upgrade. It's still small the way she prefers and works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    super phone

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

    I was looking to upgrade from Iphone 5, and the 6 series was too large, go I waited to see what was next. I am thrilled with the speed of the SE, the size is great, the camera is terrific, and overall is just what I had wanted. I also had a very good explanation from the salespeople, including a demo of throwing the phone on the floor with the case I was going to buy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not Bad

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

    As a long time Android user I was reluctant to give this one a try. I'll say for the price it's a great device. It's fast, the camera is good, and the battery lasts all day.(About 7 hours usage) The front facing camera isn't very impressive and the finger print reader is somewhat slower than I was expecting. If you're looking for a smaller device I'd say this is probably the best of them.

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

    I bought this phone as a gift and my mother-in-law loves it. The screen is larger than the iphone 4 and she finds it easy to use.

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

    I bought this phone for my husband who is actually new to the world of smart phones and wanted something small. This was pretty much the only option. I am an Android person, but the iPhone has been great for him and I do have to admit it is very fast and very smooth.

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

    To upgrade or not to upgrade? That is the question

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

    Since so far I am the only reviewer who actually has an iPhone SE (the other reviewers who wrote reviews before 3/31 aren't real, and the one who refers to this iPhone as the iPhone 5se is really fake [did you not bother to look at the product name!!?]), I see it as my duty to present this iPhone to you. Yes, I do have this phone (pictures provided!) and I am writing a real review. Okay, there has been a hype for about a few months now, and the new 4" iPhone is finally here. Some important points to take note of are that this phone has the exact same body as the iPhone 5 and 5s. Literally the exact same. Unlike the 6s that was slightly larger than the iPhone 6, this iPhone will fit each and every case and screen protector made for the iPhone 5 and 5s. Really the only difference is that this phone comes with matte edges instead of chrome, and the legal labels on the back are removed. The next point was that this phone is better than the iPhone 6 (and much cheaper). Don't let the 4" screen fool you, this iPhone's stats are mostly on par or better than the iPhone 6 (and no, bigger screen is not better). Take the resolution. 326 ppi, same as iPhone 6. A9 chip, better and faster than the A8 in the iPhone 6. If pictures are your thing, there is a 12-megapixel iSight camera, better than the one in the iPhone 6. Don't forget Improved noise reduction, also better than the iPhone 6. Don't forget the panorama that features up to 63 megapixels, you guessed it, better than the iPhone 6's 43 megapixels. Oh, and I almost forgot (not really), 4K video is a blast. For selfies, the iPhone SE now features Retina flash, or flash from the screen. Battery life: the iPhone SE has the best battery life of all iPhone for sale today in terms of internet use time. So should you upgrade? I will start with those without a contract. If you hold any iPhone with a 4" screen or smaller, and you are free from any contracts, then yes you should upgrade. This includes current users of iPhone 1/3G/3GS/4/4S/5/5c/5s. Here's why. If you are without a contract, you probably paid more for your current phone than you will for this one. Given that you were able to afford a full price iPhone, you can definitely enjoy the features of this phone. The way I see it, this phone is the perfect way to enjoy an iPhone 6s without the huge cost (and the 3D touch). iPhone 6 users, this one is a 50/50 call. You really should be happy with your phone, but, then again, I pretty much just trashed your phone in the specs throw down above. This one is a tough call, and one you and your wallet should decide. Those with a contract, if your contract is almost over, rejoice, you can get this phone for free. But, since you are shopping on Best Buy for this phone, I assume you are not in a contract. However, if you are still in a contract for a while, it is up to you to decide if this phone is worth breaking your contract over. I hope you enjoyed reading this review more than I enjoyed writing it. If you have any questions, my email is on my profile page, and you should feel free to contact me. I, however, am not a representative from Apple, and you might just get better answers there. Who knows?

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Beginners

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

    Great smartphone upgrade for grandma after using a flip phone. She loves the size and color. I highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value, old size, new technology

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

    I purchased this phone because it had been 2 years and my son was at an age where he needed a beginner phone. The new 6 was a bit pricey but I wanted the better camera and faster speed it offered. Perfect answer iPhone SE! Not only did I save around $100, I received a $200 gift card to boot! No regrets on this purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    3d touch

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone 6s in a smaller package!

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

    Coming from an iPhone 4s to the iPhone SE was awesome! I love it's convenient size with all the bells and whistles of the S as aide from 3D Touch but who honestly cares!!! Great, classic 5 look paired with a 12MP camera I couldn't be happier! Especially with the current promotion I couldn't pass up!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great new iPhone SE

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

    iPhone SE is very nice (smaller) size and features.. Price lower than 6 ... Some problem still with transferring apps from former phone (e.g., music files did not transfer) Also issues with email (i.e., can receive but not send or reply) and some issues with Cloud account (i.e, sends with wrong address, obviously a typo, but cannot correct.) Have consulted AppleCare/"Genius"-- unable to solve all issues.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Emperor's New Clothes

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

    Been a flip-phone carrier for ages which says a lot about my age! New wife drug me screaming and kicking into the 21st century so that our Apple Universe could now be complete. What can I say? I like the small size compared to the 6s, the user interface and the quickness and convenience of the A9 processor. Luckily I'm not interested in taking photos, watching videos or listening to music through this device, so can't comment on these features. But in general I'm liking my new toy. Probably won't upgrade for a very long time. In fact, this might be my last iPhone. Of course I also said the same thing after buying my first Apple IIe computer in 1986!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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