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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 416 reviews

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Customers recognize the iPhone SE 32GB's compact size and ease of use as significant advantages. Positive feedback also highlights the camera quality, reasonable price, and sufficient battery life. Many appreciate the increased storage compared to older models. While some features are mentioned, there are no reported negative aspects.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good spare iPhone or if you need a second phone

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

    Needed a second phone for another number and carrier... I have had iPhones 4s, 6 and presently the 7.... I had an LG and Samsung as my 2nd number phone and they were awful.... this iPhone SE is tiny like the 4s or 5 but technology of the 6... since this is not used for primary cell # it is perfect... others may find the screen too small and keyboard tiny ... for the price a great starter iPhone for someone

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little phone.

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

    I wanted a small phone that fit in my pocket, like my iphone 5. The SE does. Plus.... it's much faster, and the battery lasts much longer.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best option for smaller iPhone

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

    Bought this to replace aging iPhone 5. Needed to upgrade because iPhone 5 is not getting iOS 11 and not getting security updates any more. Would have been happy moving to iPhone 5s but that model is hard to find anywhere. Would have liked iPhone SE to be able to record 4K at 60fps instead of at just 30fps. Like smaller form factor and similarity to the styling of iPhone 5s (boxier rather than curved). Internal specs seem fast enough to run iOS 11 smoothly.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small phones becoming extinct

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

    OK, I honestly didn't want an iphone but there is really no competition out there if you want a smaller phone (this one has a 4" display) that is not 3 year old technology. This one has the 6s processor in the 5 body. Nice little device but I have had a couple issues where it could not get a signal and I needed to do a hard reboot. I also don't like how you almost have to stick with accessories made by apple to be sure they will work. If you are already in the Apple ecosystem I guess this phone is more of a no-brainer but I downloaded all my Google apps and they seem to work ok on the phone so I don't have to rely on iEverything. I guess because of the smaller size, when txting they eliminated the left/right arrows to go forward and backwards (they are on my wife's iphone 6) which is a little annoying.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great phone

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

    Simple, easy to use, great size for a Smart phone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Still a good phone.

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

    I received this phone when something happened to mine when having a shield put on it. I find typing on this phone difficult (constantly mistyping). But overall the phone is suitable considering it is an older model... it is fast, the camera is good. It has less capacity than I had with my original phone which requires my cleaning out photos and not storing too much music. I would recommend this phone to someone who prefers not to put down the money for a recent model.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I wanted the same size phone as my IPhone 5

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

    After a week I am very pleased with my purchase. It met my size requirements and has more functionality than my previous phone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small enough to fit in one hand; fast

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

    I like the size and feel. Fast processor. Easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    SE is a good alternative

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

    The SE is a nice choice if you don't want to go for the increased size/features of the iPhone 7 and up. The size is just like the 5S I had which fits nicely in my pocket. They've improved the camera and some processing features. Since I use my phone .... AS A PHONE ... and for e-mail & texting - this fits my needs perfectly.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    First smart phone

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

    I have been avoiding selling my soul and getting a smart phone for some time. However, my trustee Samsung Intensity III finally died and I decided to get the iPhone SE and really like that it is lightweight, has a good camera, and is smaller than most of the mini tablets out there.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    I love my Apple SE! Small like I like in a phone, great camera as well! I don't ever want to change!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone and great size!

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

    Hate the new bigger phones. I love iPhones and this one still fits in your pocket!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love this phone

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    Smaller compact and gives just what my husband needed on a smart phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Processor speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent phone

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    Not a bad phone for my son. It is pretty fast, but it is very small.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

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    Better than the Iphone 6S. Smaller and easier to navigate

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE

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

    I needed a second iPhone For a second line ..perfect size but didn’t have the camera and all the bells and whistles of an iPhone 7,8 or 10 ... good price if you want a simple and small iPhone

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    Works great for my son.. perfect size and dependable

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great cell phone

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    This is great cell phone and good price for my son.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great iPhone for a lower cost

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

    iPhone is easy to use. Keyboard is a bit small, but it gets the job done. Storage allows for many apps to be loaded onto the phone. Good starter iPhone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I Phone

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

    I do like the phone, but the change from android is a lot to take. It is the small phone that I wanted with a better battery life than I had.

    I would recommend this to a friend