Customer Ratings & Reviews

Originally, I was going to buy the 32 gb, but Best Buy had a sale where I got double the storage for the same price. This phone is actually better than expected, especially the battery life lasts over a day after a full charge. I would definitely buy this phone again in a heartbeat..Great job Apple for making a better phone with a long-lasting battery.

Down load speed is great. I like the smaller size.

The 64GB SE is a perfect phone for me. I am a fan of this size of phone and I was excited when the SE was released. As a former professional photographer, now turned amateur, I no longer carry a small point and shoot with me when I am without my DSLR. The iPhone's camera is that good for casual (grandkids, etc.) snaps. I am not a "selfie" user, so the lower resolution front camera does not make any difference to me, but might others. The phone is lightning fast for emails, internet, online banking, etc. and of course quality of phone calls and bluetooth function are also great. I sold my iPhone 6 when this phone was released and the increased performance is immediately noticeable. Not new for iPhones however, I do appreciate the WIFI calling mode. I live in an area that has a weak cellular signal and WIFI calling/texting really saves the day. For those of use who like smaller phones, I highly recommend this phone. I do note that I originally bought the 16GB model and found out quickly that 16 GB is really not enough and I exchanged the phone for a 64GB SE - I would recommend seriously considering the 64GB version over the 16GB.

I got the iPhone SE a year ago with 64gb on a special sale for $290 TOTAL with AT&T. It has been by far the best iPhone deal I've ever gotten, seeing as I like the form factor and size of this phone, the battery life which is slightly better the the 6S, and that it has the same processor and back camera as the 6S. It is compatible with iOS 10 and 11 and works perfectly fine in my opinion. I wish I had known there would be an upcoming 128gb version a few months after but I am very happy with the 64gb version that I have. I just have to do a bit better job of eliminating clips and photos that I don't actually want or need as I take a lot of pictures of the same thing and forget to go back and the delete the inferior photos. Anyways, I highly recommend this iPhone as the best value iPhone available. Especially if you don't mind a slightly smaller screen, and not being water-resistant. Bonus: this one comes with a very useful headphone jack that the new phones don't have.

I already knew I loved the iPhone, but this one makes me even happier. It is fast and I appreciate the extra storage. It is thin, but does not bend. I do not like the earbuds so I use the non-Apple earphones that I have been using. It charges quickly and has good battery life; I don't even have to charge it every night and I am a fairly heavy device user. This phone supports newer features like Apple Pay.

My daughter typically get my wife an my old hand-me-down phones, but this time she was out of memory and basically ios was not supporting the newest apps. I wasn't ready to buy one of the top of the line phones for my 14-year-old daughter, but this phone with the credit that was being offered, really hits the spot. Top-of-the-line features, top-of-the-line camera, and plenty of memory and processor speed. All that she may need for at least the next two years. Also, perfect size for her tiny hands.

This iPhone SE replaces my old iPhone 5s. I appreciate the speed, camera, and great battery life. My old iPhone 5s was a work course, and this new one fills it's shoes perfectly. The one thing others have said is that it uses the older fingerprint sensor, but I don't notice any issues or delays with it. I am glad that Apple released an iPhone with the four-inch form factor; it really meets my needs nicely.

My iPhone 5 was getting wonky, and I really didn't want a giant tablet of a phone, and I'm glad I waited it out because this phone is perfect. It's the same size as my 5, which means I was able to use my old case on it right away while I waited for my new one to arrive. I love how fast it is, and the camera. I also am very glad that I went for the 64 gig instead of sticking with 16. Well worth the extra $100. I also love the rose gold. It's not nearly as pink as it seemed online, but is definitely not just regular gold. I was able to trade my iPhone 5 when I got this phone, so that knocked about $80 off the price. Best Buy also does price match, so they matched the Apple Store price for me! Saved another cool $50 right there. My wallet still hurts, but I needed a new phone and figured if I was going to buy one, I might as well get one that I like. I purchased the SE on the day it came out, which is something I tend not to do, because I like to read actual user reviews before throwing money into the wind. I'm glad I went for it, though. I probably would have held on to the old phone until it died (like I did with my Galaxy) and then not been able to trade it or sell it. Side note: I got the AT&T phone, but I use Straight Talk. Stuck my SIM card in and haven't had a problem!

Just the right size to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket. Has all the features of its bigger siblings. Price is another plus.

Old iPhone 5s went in the drink when fly fishing, and no longer worked. Had to buy a new phone, and this one was of a reasonable size, it also performs much better, videos play better, it also has a great processing speed, connecting to other devices and wifi is much better on this phone, plus it has a much better camera. Definitely a step up.

This is my first smart phone. I like the size of the SE. I find it easy to hold in my hand, and it fits well into my pocket or my purse. For me the screen is plenty large enough. It took me a while to learn how to use it, with some help from my friends, but now I wonder how I lived without it. It takes great pictures and video in many different settings. It's got a lot of power for web search and other functions simultaneously. I am doing this review on the phone using my voice instead of typing it and that works well for me.

This iPhone has blown me away. My last iPhone was the iPhone 5 and I never liked the look of the new iPhone 6 because of the size but when they came out with the iPhone SE I was skeptical at first and but after much deliberation I took the risk. I was greatly rewarded for my risk the 4K camera is mind blowing and the processing speed is fantastic. I have never been this satisfied before with an iPhone! Take the risk it's worth it.

I was looking to replace my wife's iPhone 5c. She prefers a smaller screen, so size-wise, the SE was perfect. We also needed additional storage as we are expecting our first child, and the 64 Gb option should provide her plenty of storage for all the photos she plans on taking. So far, the phone works great, the camera takes sharp pics, and the processor is noticeably quick! Great alternative to the larger iPhone 6, 7, or Plus.

For some of us out there, smaller is better. I don't need a phablet because I nearly always carry my iPad mini with me. And when I don't need the Mini, like on a run to the gas station or post office, why a big phone? Just so I can carry something huge on a big belt clip? No thanks. Anyhow, I love the updates that I use. Same case size and screen res as the 5S, and the addition of AC wifi makes a difference. And so glad to finally have the fingerprint ID on my phone as well as my Mini. Several of my financial apps finally added biometric security, so the timing has been good. Camera is great, although the live photo option isn't a big plus for me. Yeah, sure, it lacks some of the coolest new things on a Samsung, but if you are *married* to iOS for your smaller devices, as we are, this is a nice alternative to the 6-series with the 4.7 inch screen. Battery life is good, although I have to admit I haven't really paid attention to it.

I purchased this phone once the iPhone 7 was announced. My Nexus 5X was acting up and with the drop in price for the 64 GB model, I made the decision to purchase the SE. While I cannot speak to the long-time prospect of the device, only recently purchasing it, I can speak to its responsiveness and utility of the device. The processor in the SE is the same as the 6s family and it exceeds any of my requirements. The battery life is also excellent despite the size, due to the updated processor architecture efficiency from the 5s with which it shares its body. As a result, I would encourage anyone looking for a smaller smartphone to give the SE a try. The only alternative that I found worth considering was the Sony Z compact series, which also tends to get strong reviews and is in an Android flavor for those with a Google preference. With that said, for those that have become accustomed to a ~5 inch phone and regularly reading on their phone screens, you may find that the smaller screen does not suit your needs. If you are contemplating purchasing the SE, I would encourage you to get a feel for it in the store and even try it out for a week. As I did, you may find the smaller size refreshing in a world where 5 inch-plus phones have become the norm.

I'm not a big fan of apple. However, this phone is just awesome. Very compact and this thing is FAST. Awesome for listening podcasts, taking pictures, and great GPS to get you places accurately. Even with the iphone 8 out, I still highly recommend this phone given its price around $200.

Excellent smaller phone. Fits in pockets and has almost all of the bigger phone functionality. Great camera and battery life. Fast processor. All I need!

Love this phone. Perfect size and it performs very well. Battery lasts all day, even when used a lot. Phone calls are very clear and camera is nice.

Best of both worlds. Has top tier components, but is not a beast to carry. My girls love the small size, but strong camera/memory, processor.

I had an iphone 6s prior to owning the SE. This performs the same speed wise in the real world. I actually like the fact that I can sit without a significant bulge in my pocket. Battery life is improved, and I can go about 2 days without charging. When I do charge it, takes about 1hr to get to 90% with a 2A charger. Camera quality is about the same as my 6s as well. Recommend getting the higher capacity version as apps take up significant amount of space.