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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 882 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the iPhone SE (2nd generation) 64GB for its size, excellent camera quality, and affordable price. Many appreciate its ease of use and the positive battery life reported by users. While some users wish for a headphone jack and find Face ID inconsistent on other devices, the overall feedback highlights the phone's value and performance. Positive comments also frequently mention sufficient storage and the inclusion of a home button.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Does It Again with The iPhone SE V2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this new version of the iPhone SE. 1. Small to pack around but no sacrifice to quality. 2. Screen size is perfect and not overly big so that it won’t comfortably fit into the pocket. 3. All the great features you would expect. a. Wireless charging. b. Excellent battery life. c. Super fast processor d. Water resistant and dust resistant. 4. Apple gave nearly all the great features you would find on a flagship iPhone for such a small price starting at $399. 5. No matter what use you have for a smartphone the new iPhone SE will definitely meet your needs. Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I buy this phone for my mom

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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.

    My mom is happy with the phone is working perfect little iPhone for seniors she say the camera look nice and videos to

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone overall.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone overall. I especially like the camera in this phone. I have taken some wonderful pictures with it. It is a little more expensive than it should be I think, but way less than an iPhone 11. All right

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I loved my previous SE, but this the best value

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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.

    I hate large phones. I felt the previous SE, at 4.87in tall, was the PERFECT size for my hands, one-handed browsing, pocket real estate, and several other benefits. So imagine my dismay when Apple announced the next SE was going with the 7/8 size. My old SE started getting slow and I was looking into other non-Apple, similarly sized alternatives. But hearing that this had the same guts as the top of the line XI, and it still had the physical button and absence of the "notch" (no offense to fans of that style, it's just not for ME), at a price point of $399, for 64GB MINIMUM, well, I dove in. Not disappointed so far. Blazing fast, razor sharp, easy to hold. The adjustment to the larger dimension was not as much as I'd feared, and the VALUE. Oh my goodness, dollar for dollar, this might be the greatest Apple phone value EVER (i get it, Android fanboys, there's probably a Google phone or Samsung Device that has more value than this product, but for Apple users, this is the BEST). I'll always miss and love the old SE, but this is a worthy, gorgeous, powerful, and "budget-friendly" successor well worth your time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional Value & Performance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first iPhone, so there are some hurdles in terms of common Android functions/ controls that I have to unlearn. A user's manual is available on line with many shortcut summaries for common functions on the SE. This replaced a 32 GB Samsung S7 from 2016, so no gripes here about 'only' having 64 GB. I never used the full 32 GB on the Sammy. The size is about the same as my old phone but the increase in speed is stunning. Apple didn't cheap out on the chip or operating system. As a phone it works flawlessly. As a camera it is a big step up from vintage 2016 phone specs. For texting, surfing the web it's great. I'd recommend this phone for anyone not needing top tier performance in every category. The fact that it is rated water resistant is a plus over similarly priced android phones with some of the same specs and features of the iPhone SE 2020. The big deal for me is that Apple will likely support this phone until 2024 or 2025 with security patches and operating system upgrades. No android phone comes close. As for complaints about battery life, I'm easily getting 40-48 hours of intermittent use. Heavy users will be recharging daily or nightly as needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from the iPhone 5s. My phone reached the end of it's life just before the pandemic. Thankfully Apple released this affordable iPhone not too long after. Best Buy made it easy to activate and purchase. And they shipped it same day for an affordable price. The size of this iPhone makes it uncomfortable and difficult to use one-handed but using the popsocket that came with my phone case and the quickpath swipe keyboard have made it manageable. I know the other iPhones are much bigger than this, so I'm happy with the size of this one. I love that this iPhone is very affordable compared to the other iPhones, uses the latest chip and iOS, and utilizes the fingerprint scanner. 'Hey Siri' feature makes it easier to use my phone without touching it. The camera, photo editing, and portrait mode are impressive despite being limited compared to the more expensive iPhones but I'm happy with the basics. This iPhone is fast and charges fast. I think the only complaint that I have is that I don't like that there is no headphone jack. I had to buy an adapter to listen to music in my car and now I can't charge and listen to music at the same time without buying a split adapter. I would have preferred they gave you an adapter with your phone over the earbuds.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with the SE (2nd generation)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed an upgrade from an I 7 but liked the size of the phone. The SE has twice the storage, a much faster processor and is the same size. It also still has the button control. The camera, speaker & battery are much better also. I play games, listen to music & read about sports & have been pleased with the battery life. Very good phone that cost less than the I7 I replaced.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Time to put her old 6s out to pasture.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is to replace my wife's 5-year old 6s, which is degrading more every day. She loves the red color and the 64GB memory vs. 16GB in her old 6s. Even her new case she just ordered for her old 6s fits (after cutting out, very carefully, relief for the camera lens and flash) the new SE. This was her Christmas present and she loves it. The new SE has a better camera and performance than her beloved 6s, which was her number one concern. She takes and posts a LOT of videos of our grandkids! I loved that it was $50 off before Christmas. The sales tech who helped me was busy that day answering questions from all comers and other staff but quickly and professionally got the new phone up and running, apps and data transferred, and out the door in good order. I bought a warranty plan, too. Was actually a great sales experience. They were temporarily out of the 128GB model or I would have paid a little more for that one. 64GB is fine for personal use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone; good value

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

    I upgraded my iPhone 6 to the iPhone SE 2nd Gen (red). I loved my iPhone 6 but wanted more storage. I purchased the SE 2nd Gen iPhone the week it was available. It is the same size (dimensions) as the iPhone 6 and 8; so I can still use the leather case with charger that I've been using for the 6. With the SE 2nd Gen, I not only get more storage but it comes with the fastest processor and a very good camera. It was a breeze to transfer all data and files from the 6 to the SE. Simple instructions. Basically all you have to do is place one phone on top of the other. In less than 10 minutes, the SE clones all info from the old phone. I was amazed how easy the process was. Thank you Apple!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smaller iphone

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was hesitant buying because the price seemed to good be true! Love the size & no complaints so far. Great price & quality phone. Nice camera & uprated processor as well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone overall.

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

    Nice size. Battery lasts all day unlike the 1st generation SE. Camera is excellent. All the phone most people need. At $399. a good value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact, reasonably priced iPhone!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having waited for iPhone SE 2 I have not been disappointed. Very easy set-up & data transfer, the device is the perfect size & a great price. It has all the functionality I need & I am delighted with it. Highly recommend the purchase of this phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic value and good Apple product

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you want value in an iPhone, get the SE. It will do everything you need. Be sure to get an OtterBox to protect it. If you're an insecure person who needs to spend over $1,000 to impress people who you don't even like, then get the fanciest model you can. We'll all be laughing at you when you drop it on the concrete sidewalk.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great iphone, woth every penny

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my mother who wanted an iphone and it is the perfect iphone. I was surprised to see that the photos are on par with my xs max. In fact, they may even be better. The phone is super snappy and fast, it doesn't get sluggish at all. Finally Apple has released a phone that will take the mobile phone business by storm. You can't go wrong with this iphone. Screen is also crystal clear. If you're looking for a new iphone and don't mind the smaller screen, this one is for you. This also has the same cpu as the new iphone 11. You can't go wrong!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone easy to use and carry

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone replaced my iPhone 5. I choose this one because I prefer a smaller phone and also prefer the fingerprint over facial recognition. Best Buy's service was great. They transferred all my old phones stuff to the new one very quickly. They also pointed out some of the new features. This lessor IPhone version has enough memory and features for my uses. I am greatly enjoying the upgraded features. It is a super bargain.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good value Iphone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a significant upgrade to the old SE. It is a little larger screen but thinner than the old model so it does not feel larger. The charger connection is tighter. (Important because my old one was not charging properly due to the looseness of the connection.) Otherwise very similar but the camera is improved. Very reasonably priced compared to the Iphone 12. It does what I want it to do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent SE 2nd Generation iPhone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This iPhone 11 SE series is like owning the iphone 7+ with the home button, which make it easier for the person who does not want to give up that comfort. Mom is elderly and it really helps to have the home button with learning the iPhone for the first time. Additionally, the phone is fast with an excellent camera... Excellent investment for my Mom, family and myself! ;-)

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

    Nice phone

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

    Great phone no problems and does what i need it to do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone for my daughter and she loves it. The smaller size fits her perfectly as opposed to some of the newer huge phones and the camera and display are excellent. Phone is pretty fast and the battery lasts all day with no issues at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seamless and quick process to order the phone online at Best Buy and pickup in store. I upgraded from an iPhone6 to this 2020SE and it’s a smooth transition as it’s basically the same phone (size, weight, home button) but with better processor, screen, battery, camera, water resistance, etc. It’s everything I need and you cant beat the price if you don’t have to have the latest and greatest camera and specs. The only struggle throughout the whole process was dealing with Verizon to setup the phone, and then of course all the app and 2FA logins.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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