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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 356 reviews

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Customers praise the iPhone SE 32GB for its compact size and ease of use, finding the operating system intuitive and the camera to produce great photos. Many appreciate its affordability and sufficient storage for their needs, while others highlight the improved battery life and performance compared to older models. The phone's features are also frequently cited as positive aspects.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Processor speed, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small phone, but excellent features

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

    I needed to replace my (nearly) 5-year-old iPhone 5-C and am not comfortable with a large phone in my pocket. The SE was, therefore, recommended to me as a Technological Upgrade over my old Model. That is true! The Processing Speed, Battery Life, Storage, Camera/Video are basic upgrades. The size is identical, AND I was able to use the Case from my 5C. But, part of me does still wish that I got a bigger phone to accommodate these aging eyes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE 32 GB

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

    This phone is faster and has noticeably better photo image quality than my former iPhone 5. The battery seems to last longer as well. The fingerprint recognition unlock feature is very convenient.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for the buck

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

    I replaced my wife's existing iphone 5S with SE. She is bored of Apple interface and wanted Android. But I require iPhone for phone app dev so I convinced her to switch to SE. It is smaller in size (compared to other Androids at our home). It is fast, good battery life and 32GB. If your hands are small, want cheap but Apple phone, this is the right phone for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade from my iPhone 4

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

    The SE has a sharp camera and the screen size and resolution is much improved over the I 4. I think it USA great valie.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For those who don't want a BIG phone

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

    I wanted to upgrade my 5S and needed more memory, but I really didn't want a larger size phone. The iPhone SE turned out to be just what fit my needs. At 32 GB it was twice the space I had, and with the faster processor, better camera, and iOS 11, I got an upgrade without an upsize. And at $349, it was much easier on the budget than the "latest greatest."

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great successor to my end of life iphone4S

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

    great successor to my end of life iphone4S very pleased with my new SE... no need to learn anything new.. all stuff transferred over and within 30 mins I was off to the races.. I really like that tactile feel and the slightly larger screen but a still a phone.. small and fits in my pocket so easy to carry around probably the best iphone for the money.. very happy and expect to keep this puppy 4 to 5 years..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All around great phone

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

    I have this phone so I thought I’d get the same one for my husband. It’s compact but still has great picture quality. It is a fully functional IPhone at almost half the cost.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Same aesthetics as the 5s

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

    The great thing about this phone is that it keeps the same size and shape of the 5s model. It has an improved 12 MP rear camera, and was released 03/2016. We got it because we didn't like the bigger size of the iphone 6/7 models.

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

    Perfect phone!

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

    I bought this phone for my 15 years old, because my teenager asked for it! It has the perfect capacity for storing and accessing YouTube without breaking the bank. It has all the futures an iPhone 7 has!!

    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.

    like the size and speed of the phone and the price was great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First smart phone for my wife.

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

    Oh yeah absolutely loves it! Just the right size and plenty of storage for what she will use it for. She loves the camera, too. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stil the best

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

    This is the 6th iPhone I've purchased, and the second SE. Great little phone. Excellent for beginners, has a lot of great features. Apple still does the smart phone the best. 1 manufacturer, only 1 company making the operating system, I can't even remember the phones ever freezing up. No issues like my previous androids.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Iohone

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

    My husband lives the phone it fits perfect in his pants pocket and is not too bulky. The gm is enough storage for him also since he is not real tech savvy

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfectly pocket sized

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

    You get the full performance of the iPhone 6s in the smaller size of the iPhone 5. Great camera and super speedy. Only downside is the smaller slightly lower resolution screen. Still it was a good tradeoff since I value the portability very highly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and slick phone

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

    Upgraded my wife's phone from a iPhone 5. She likes having a small phone like the SE. She likes the camera and the improved speed of this phone. She wasn't sure if it was worth upgrading to this phone but now that she's had it for a while she loves it. I would definitely recommend this phone for those who like small phones that will easily fit in your pocket.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hard to beat an IPhone

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

    Love the smaller size of the SE, has great camera and it is 32 GB. Easy to carry in my pocket.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent replacement iPhone

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

    Upgraded my iPhone 5 to the iPhone SE and have been very pleased with it. To be able to get a small form iPhone with the guts of the iPhone 6S for $250 ($8/month) was a no-brainer for me. Don't have any buyer's remorse for not buying the much more expensive iPhones that cost as much as a MacBook. Thanks Best Buy for making my upgrade painless!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Terrific iPhone Features in a Small Framework

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

    After doing some research, I purposely sought to purchase the iPhone SE as a replacement for the 5C, which I'd had for nearly 5 years. I wanted to maintain that same size, which I was used to, but now also be able to have updated features such as a more efficient Battery and Processing. (My daily habits with a phone do not place Camera Usage/Features on the top of my priorities list.) The SE processes Calls, Texts, Mail, & Searches very efficiently. I am even able to use my old 5C Case.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s an iPhone

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

    Great phone. Small, cheap. Like the old school phones from Apple. Until the X drops to 350.00 I’ll keep this phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice small phone

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

    The whole family are iphone users and daughter wanted to replace old iPhone 5C but did not want larger phone so opted for the SE. Very pleased with 32g as opposed to old 5C with 16g, better camera and faster processor. Recommend if you like iphone but don't want larger phone, or larger price!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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