Customers are impressed with the affordable price and small size of the Pre-Owned iPhone SE, making it a great option for those looking for a budget-friendly and compact phone. However, some users have expressed concerns about the battery life and have encountered issues with the phone being advertised as unlocked but not actually being so.
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Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
bad delivery- bad battery - full refund
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you need to teach the USPS to integrate delivery notices like other major retailers. I never got a notice from the post office.
the case and screen were spotless but the battery levels decreased to 60% at a reasonable rate then plummeted to 5% and the phone was at 1% three mornings in a row.
I found the graph of the rate change and saved it as a file. The young man at customer service in the Cville store immediately saw the problem and gave me a full refund. Good for him!!
You all need to add some more QC to your pre-owned phones. The first pix is from my iPhone 5 and the second (with the red circle) is from your iPhone SE.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Heating issue
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good Overall
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
All the parts of this phone functions pretty well. However, its battery lasts so short that you have to turn the low battery mode all the time to keep it on for a longer time without using it very often. Also, it would get very hot when being charged and being used. Generally speaking, since I bought it just for a collection, I don't quite care its performance very much. But with a A9 chip, it can handle some daily needs, but performs poor over stronger burdens. Don't buy it if you want it as your main phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
All good
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Was delivered two days ahead, I like that. Phones work as advertised, they looked great for being pre-owned and the batteries are holding up again for a pre-owned phone.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Small size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small phone with an audio jack
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I needed to replace my old iPhone 4s, but prefer a small phone that fits nicely in my pocket. I also use the audio jack, which iPhone did away with on the new models. The SE was the perfect choice, but is no longer manufactured, so a refurbished phone is the only option. There are plenty of places to buy a "certified" refurbished iPhone, but they won't say who "certified" them. "Certification" is meaningless if you don't know and trust the certifying organization, and I am concerned unscrupulous repair shops might tamper with the phone an install malware. Best Buy is one of the few places you can get an "Apple Certified" refurbished iPhone, so malware shouldn't be a concern. The phone itself was perfectly refurbished. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this phone and a newly manufactured phone. I've only been using it a few weeks, but the battery life seems normal and all my apps work as expected. I just updated to iOS 13, so I should be able to keep the operating system current for at least another year or two.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Unlocked
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I was looking for an unlocked refurbished iPhone - Which is how I filtered my search. I have never bought a phone through a cell phone provider, I always buy a used one from Best Buy, so this was not my first rodeo. I've done this at least 4 or 5 times, no problems. After purchasing a phone that noted it was unlocked and compatible with my carrier, I bought it. When I received the item I attempted to activate it, by several different means, and was told it was in fact, NOT compatible with my current service provider. On top of that, I was charged $35 for re-stocking fee. I'll be re-thinking where and how I purchase electronics in the future. Best Buy will no longer be my go-to!! Especially if they're advertising was incorrect and cost ME $35.00 for a nothing! Sounds like a crime to me....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Battery problem
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I charged 100% and the next day it go down to 30% even I am not using the phone
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gold
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent device
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Always great for the price and having the option for store pick up is great for swift and ease return.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good phone
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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Good small size affordable back up phone. But BestBuy won't send original Apple charger and cable. Came with cheap no brand wall charger and cable.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Small size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
just what I wanted when my iPhone 5S died
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I wanted a small compact phone with all the new technology and that's what I got, also a great price for a pre-owned phone
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
iphone se
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great phone for the price,had a small scratch but the phone work great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Small size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far good choice
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I bought this for my mom. She likes it because it fits in her hand!
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Condition
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It’s work and it’s great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It’s work over sea and it’s in a good condition.
I’m happy with it.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gold
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Defective
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Died in 3 months - you decide
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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Came with a dent and scratches. Charging was intermitant. Died within 3 months. I went to Apple they did diagnostics and said they could not help me and suggested take the phone to Best Buy. Best Buy ran diagnostics and suggested a factory reset. I got on the line to TracFone and they kindly assisted me with the factory reset. It did not help just the same error message-----Cellular update failed Your iphone cannot make or receive calls or access celular data. When you gamble with quality control you may lose. I feel that I lost.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Phone was good as new condition.no problems
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I am thinking about buying my wife an iPhone also. Best Buy is the the best buy.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value!
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It is a great little phone for my granddaughter at a good price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Wrong phone
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great phone, just don’t get good service..........
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Works well
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Phone
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The Item works appropriately for what I need it for.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Only complaint is the sucky battery otherwise it’s a 5 star phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Unlocked
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Couldn't activate on Verizon
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Purchased online and advertised as unlocked, but it actually wasn't. Spent 2.5 hours in store trying to resolve. Verizon wouldn't add my old phone back on my account so I wound up buying a iPhone 7 from the store. Not a happy camper.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Wrong phone
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great phone just like my old one love it the only problem is not Best Buy fault! somebody put the wrong phone in the box. But wow Best Buy just did a real good exchange with hardly any questions asked! Always buy phone at Best Buy !
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray