Customers love the excellent condition, enhanced performance, and reasonable price of the pre-owned iPhone SE (2020). The phone's ease of use and convenient size are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life and screen quality.
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Pros mentioned:
Condition
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Scratches
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
An ok 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.
I got my hands on it, set it up, went to Battery Maximun Capacity and the battery health is way down to 81% on it so I did not keep it, sending it back for a refund, if the battery maximum capacity was in the 90’s then I would’ve kept it. Overall the phone look like it is new though. No scratches on it at all
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - Red
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent phone!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this phone was to set up. It is unlocked and didn't come with a SIM card, but I used the one from my old (locked) phone, and it worked just fine; everything I had on my old phone, including apps, was transferred automatically and all my settings were intact. MUCH better battery life than my ancient iPhone. This was a great option for me, and I'm glad I got this phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good option for my kid.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just did not want to spend a lot of money in a new phone, as long as my kid is in middle school where he is not allowed to use a phone and at home, strong wi-fi is available. This pre-owned handset arrived in perfect working conditions and as it runs using the latest iOS, all features of newer phones are available. As it is unblocked, was easy to activate under our family plan.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone delivered in very good condition. The battery performance is similar to the damaged-screen SE (20) that I replaced, indicating it did not come w/ a new battery. Thus, the good rating as this is fair value for price paid.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve purchased two of these phones and a friend also purchased one. All of them have had some kind of problem. Some its just the battery. This one has screen issues- it’s not easy to type. It doesn’t register when trying to press buttons often. Very frustrating. Since I’ve been out of the country since purchasing it- so no chance of return and I’ll have to pay for the repairs. It looks like an issue or quality control in the part of best buy
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned Excellent iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Despite being used, this phone arrived in excellent condition. There were very little signs of wear. It seems that Best Buy takes previous ownership into serious consideration when purchasing/reselling refurbished products. I highly recommend refurbished from here if you’re looking for a new phone without the brand new price tag.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Size matters
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is so good so far. I like the small size and ease to handle it in my pocket.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Scratches
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for a small kid
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well, of course it came with some minor scuffs and scratches but nothing major. Works for what its needed and specially for a kid.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very please with my purchase
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great condition like new and the prize is very reasonable.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned Excellent iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this phone as a gift for my grandmother I didn’t want anything to expensive in case she lost it and I like the color. She loved it and looks new and is easy for her to use and make call still teaching her how to use the camera. In the end it’s a great product.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Would never know this iPhone was previously owned. Good price, looks great, and works perfectly (so far). Arrived fairly quickly. Came with a charger cord and plug, but they weren't Apple, which kind of surprised me, though they seem to work okay.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned Excellent iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone 12
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good product, like it alot, better and expect, thanks
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned Excellent iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but for battery
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got two of these phones and exactly like the other review the phone is great but the battery is not so much the phone dies fast
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - Red
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
used iPhone SE(2020)
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the appearance of the product is good: no scratch, nice color.
but a little bit disappointed about the battery life.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone works well, but battery is awful. I bought a refurb, that had a battery that at full charge was at 81%. I then bought a brand new battery, thinking it would solve my constant need to charge the phone ( I had to charge it every two days, even if I did not use the phone ) unfortunately it still has to be charged every two days. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good purchase for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone was in good overall condition; battery life was at 87% which is pretty low but overall condition of phone made it worth it in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not bad
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone is in great condition and runs great only issue is the battery life is not the best it dies super fast
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE (2020) 128GB (Unlocked) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not So Great Iphone
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone is ok, but my son has had some issues with the haptics and battery life is not great. Its an upgrade from his iphone 7, but will probable have to upgrade him within a year or so.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Preowned iphone SE
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Work very well. It was unexpected that pre-owned phone will work excellently.