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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 852 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Camera

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the excellent condition and ease of use of the pre-owned iPhone SE (2020), along with its performance and camera quality. Many appreciate the phone's size and the competitive price point. However, some customers note that the battery life could be improved, and a few mention that the storage capacity is limited.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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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 needed a new cell phone but I did not want to pay the absolutely crazy prices for an IPhone. I checked Best Buy and found this fully refurbished IPhone at a great price. I went to the store and looked at the phone. It is was hard to tell it was a used phone. Best Buy did an excellent job on refurbishing the phone. I purchased the phone and when I got home I setup the phone, downloaded my contacts, data, apps, etc. and charged the battery. It charged to 100%. The phone has worked perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pre-Owned Apple iPhone SE Purchase

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

    Pre-owned Apple iPhone SE (2020) phone works well and for a decent price. I have had it for only a short time. Approximately 1 month. All applications and functions work well. The phone was clean and looked brand new. There were no issues for my phone carrier provider adding this phone to my network.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE 2020

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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.

    A compact, easy-to-use iPhone with a classic design. Smooth performance, great camera, but average battery life. Perfect for one-handed use, but lacks a headphone jack.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect iPhone for a decent price.

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

    Ordered online, picked it up when the store opened. Easy pick up service. Got home and charged the phone. Phone came in iPhone case with charger and cable. For a pre-owned phone, it had minimal scratches, perfectly working. Easy set up and has worked as intended. Definitely a better choice than paying $279 for a replacement screen module for an iPhone X from Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for a pre owned Iphone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this iphone as replacement for one of my kids. In store pick up was super easy and the device was in great shape for being preowned. Phone functioned as expexted and didn’t break the bank.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    product is excellent. Easy to use. Didn't even need the instructions to upload songs. Will buy again if this breaks down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE was a good choice

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

    Comparable to iPhone 8. Using iPhone 8 before, SE provides the same service. Battery had some glitches as it failed to last for many hours but it self resolved with total discharge and recharge. One other glitch is that it froze and no longer started with full battery. It started with charger on and never repeat the issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good!

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

    Phone was practically new. Battery life a little used, but from a refurbished iPhone it’s expected. Everything works perfectly and swapping carriers was seamless. 8/10, I probably should have shelled a few more bucks for a newer phone, but this thing performs everything I need it to! Thank you BB for having what I need, when I need it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Certified iphone se

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

    **Positive Aspects:** - **Transfer Data**: Transferring data to the iPhone SE was seamless and hassle-free. The process was straightforward, allowing me to quickly access all my important files and apps. - **Display**: The Retina HD display is crisp and clear, making it a pleasure to use for both work and leisure activities. The 4.7-inch screen size is perfect for one-handed use. - **Battery Life**: The battery life is impressive, easily lasting throughout the day with moderate usage. It's great to have a phone that doesn't need constant charging. - **Ease of Use**: The iPhone SE is incredibly user-friendly. Navigating through the interface is intuitive, and I've had no issues adapting to it. Overall, the certified used iPhone SE is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable smartphone

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    My phone works great no problems no issues with the screen no scratches on the front or back love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE

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

    Bought this used iPhone SE 2 generation it works great and looks great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone SE

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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 bought two of these I was a little hesitant on buying them because of being restored, but quickly found out that they are no different. Both work amazingly and no scratches you couldn’t even tell they were restored.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phone for Safety

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

    I realize this is a very old phone model but it was imperative I replace my husband's old phone with one similar to his 8. He has Alzheimer's and his ability to use his phone is becoming more and more limited. i use it mainly as a GPS device in case he wonders off - he never leaves without his phone in his pocket. Good thing for now! My only complaint is I'm not convinced the battery is new or was replaced when refurbished. The charge doesn't last over 20 hours with a full charge.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like New

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved that purchasing a pre-owned iPhone SE was on option for us! The phone came in simple packing, the phone was immaculate and looked brand new. It came with a charger, that if wasn't brand new, it looked like it! Very pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for little

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

    Excellent choice work like new very good prize the quality are amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall a little slow

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great overall it’s just a little slow, overheats, battery not all that great but other than that works just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good buy

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

    This is the first time we've bought a pre-owned phone. It was purchased for our teenage daughter whose Google Pixel 4 phone died. So far, after a month of use, everything has worked fine and there have been no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Iphone se 2nd

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great mobility but the battery kind of falla short of new gen iphones that are larger. This seems to want to be charged about two times a day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very solid- great value for an iPhone!

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

    I bought the iPhone SE in 2023, and it's very solid. The phone came in great condition, and it does everything you need an iPhone to do. If you are looking to save money and buy a solid iPhone, I'd recommend this one. The value for how much it's worth is really spectacular. The one thing to note, is that the battery life on these phones isn't spectacular at this point due to how old they are, at least from my experience. I use my phone probably an average amount throughout the day, and it generally dies close to the end of the day, between 8:30pm-10:30pmish. It's just enough battery to last me the whole day. Highly recommend this iPhone!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’ll do

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

    Solid little phone. Great burner phone. If you can’t bring yourself to join the android gang. Camera is decent obviously can’t keep up with the latest. And it can be a bit slower at times but honestly hasn’t been an issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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