Customers frequently mention the iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB's compact size and excellent camera quality as significant advantages. Many appreciate its affordable price and sufficient storage, along with the ease of use and inclusion of features like the home button and Touch ID. However, a common complaint centers around the device's battery life, which some users find to be shorter than expected.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The SE 2 is a good upgrade and although it doesn't have all the amenities of a iphone 11 it is sufficient for a good overall phone. It is a bit slippery so a case is highly recommended.
I don't care for the new sequence of re-booting the phone, but that has nothing to do with the phone as it does with Apple.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A lot of iPhone for the money
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When my iPhone 7 Plus of four years suddenly and drastically began a downward battery spiral I had to decide on a new battery or a new device. I loved my 7Plus and it performed admirably but as they say, all good things must come to an end. Even though the big screen was nice for a lot of things, it was cumbersome for typing, holding and getting into my pocket. I liked the first SE and when this one came out in 128GB for half the price of the other iPhone choices I decided to give it a go. The phone fits really well into your pocket. The screen is plenty big and looks really good too. I’m not sure if I like True Tone so I’ve been toggling it on and off until I’m sure. A major plus is typing on the keyboard. I hated the keyboard on the 7Plus but now realize it was just too big for my hands. I still think Apple's keyboard needs a major overhaul but it is so much easier on this device due to its overall size. The camera is very good for a single lens and takes very nice portrait shots. The studio lighting is nice too. The new SE is very fast. The top of the line chip is very impressive with no lagging at all and the battery lasts a whole day with pretty good usage even though it’s small in size. Overall I would give this phone top scores and it’s perfect for me.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - White (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great so far!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Last phone was a 5s. Still worked great but battery was getting weak after 6-7 years. This phone is fast! Great pictures and sleek looking. Waiting on my case though as I am nervous without it since this phone is so sleek I sometimes find it hard to hold onto with larger hands. I always use a case anyway since I’m tough on phones. Apple makes quality phones that last! Expect the same same this one! Great price too for a phone with the latest processor chip.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this phone!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I owned the first IPhone SE but when the 2nd generation SE came out I had to have it. I love the size of the phone as it isn’t big and bulky. Next the camera takes amazing photos, and has so many ways to edit them. Everything about this phone is fast, sleek and easy to use. The price was perfect too.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good overall. Used by a teen.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone is speedy and overall seems to be a good value. The camera quality is good but the initial aspect ratio isn’t what I had expected in my mind but is take nice photos, but is very limited even compared the the IPhone8 camera. The battery could last longer but the phone is compact and my teen chose compactness over larger battery. With at least a mid day charge boost it is plenty powerful and does what is needed. Price was good value for what you get.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, 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.
Upgraded from the old SE to this new one--really liking it! For me the size is right, a little bigger but still goes in and out of my pocket easily. Basically improved in every way from the old one--processor is quick and smooth, screen is more detailed, camera is better, sound quality from built-in speakers is significantly improved, Battery life seems better but might take longer to charge. Good value!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size, Storage
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little iPhone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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So far, I'm very pleased with this iPhone. It's small enough to hold easily, takes great pictures, and has the storage I need. Battery life seems rather short, but it charges quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for the price!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I came to the new SE from the 6S. Was going to wait for the next real iPhone technology upgrade but an accident made me replace the 6S right away and I'm glad I did. The phone feels just like the 6S but has better camera and video apparently because of the new processor (also found in the 11 Pro). This phone is great for my everyday things- calls, texts, Email, shopping, internet search, streaming media. I got the 128GB to make sure I can hold on to it for a few years. Love the Product Red color and the Otter Box in Stardust that was recommended by my salesperson is perfect for protecting the phone but letting the color shine through. Very happy with my purchase!
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great price for all the features!
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I had the original SE, Iphone 5 SE, because I liked the size of the phone. I also liked the lower price but still have the same features as the newer iPhone. Price difference was about 50%. I wore the old SE into the pool one day and now I have the new, 2020 SE. It is still about half the price of Iphone models with the same features. It is a bit larger than my old SE but I love the features, so a bit of a trade off.
Maybe the next SE will be the size of the old iPhone 5, maybe....
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great phone besides battery life
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the new Iphone SE for my girlfriend. She was really happy with it. The upgraded processing chip noticeably made the phone run faster and smoother with all commands. The design of the phone looks great as well as the functionality. The camera on both sides is really good. The one big downside is the battery life. It goes down very fast when being used. It lasted between to two and half to three hours when being used. The stand by time is great. For those looking for a phone to be able to use the phone all day with it on will need to have a charger on hand. Other than the battery I would've given the phone a 5 star rating.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great iPhone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My iPhone 7 was slow and not working well at all. It was time for an upgrade. The new SE is the same size as the 7 and 8 and seems the same but is super fast. I am not getting thrown out of apps anymore either. If you want a larger phone or the triple camera or Face ID this is not the phone for you. But I like the smaller phone and the price is great. I am very happy with the new SE.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An IPhone 7 with a new update
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you loved your iPhone 7 this is the exact same phone with new hardware on the inside. It’s the exact same size and has the home button with the touch ID feature but it’s upgraded with all new equipment on the inside to make it more powerful than your old iPhone 7 could ever be.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vivid display
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Nice phone. Faster than old and vivid with colors and sharpness. Also smaller like my old 5C which was a desirable feature. If I wanted something big I’d tote my iPad around. Very happy with it and has all the functionality desired.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone SE, 2nd generation
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have found that the iPhone SE (2nd generation) that I recently purchased at Best Buy has proven to be all and more than I had hoped for in this model. It has the same OS as the iPhone 12 and operates very well with all the features of the 12. It is easy to use and I am discovering new uses for this model every day. I am impressed with the quality of this phone despite it's lower price as compared to a model 12. For anyone who wants an iPhone with a reasonable price I can recommend you consider the iPhone SE.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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I needed to replace my 8 and found this SE 2nd Gen was the same size and had all the same features and was hundreds cheaper that going with a 10 or higher. I can use all the same accessories I had with the 8, so that was a big plus for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
iPhone 128 SE
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product is good , fast chip , battery holds for longer than any other iPhone but this one that I picked from the store seems to have been refurbished so after two days started to freeze, and keeps losing the connection with service even though I tried it with one of the big two 5G Cellular Carriers
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Senior
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Because of the high cost to replace a battery that was exploding in my IPhone 7 with no warranty, I decided to purchase the IPhone SE per the sales person's advice, It had enough GBs and it was the same exact size etc so I didn't have to buy anything extra for it and it has a 2 year warranty. The sales person was very helpful in transferring my information from my old phone to my new one also. I had a choice to go to AT&T to buy the same phone but I prefer to do business with Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s a phone
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So, it’s 90% iphone 11 internals (A13 processor; but, only 3GB of RAM versus the 4GB present in the 11). This makes it more powerful than the iPad Air, and significantly more powerful than the base model iPad.
The casing is an iPhone 7 or iPhone 8, so, it has a small screen by modern standards, still has a Touch ID and a home button.
And, in synthetic benchmarks it outruns android phones more than 2x it’s price.
If you can live with a smaller phone, and don’t need the fancy multi-camera options of far more expensive phones, this is about as good as you’re going to find.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (AT&T)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this phone for my daughter to replace her iPhone7. She wanted a faster phone with more storage, and this phone fit that bill. It is about the same size as her 7, so she was fine with its size. She does not watch videos, so the somewhat lower screen quality (compared to an 11) did not bother her. I offered to trade my iPhone 10 for this phone if she did not like it. She turned down my offer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgrading to iPhone SE 2020
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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No way I like spending 1K on a cell phone. The price of this phone is more in line what a cell phone should cost. Basically, the size & functions are like the iPhone 8. Great cell phone, awesome value and price if you need to upgrade at half the cost of the higher end iPhones. Any accessories you have for the iPhone 7 or 8 fit and work on the SE 2020!