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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Unlocked
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Passcode locked
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone arrived with a passcode lock. Trying to bypass, but nothing’s working. Do I get charged a restocking fee if it goes back?
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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor Battery Life
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Do not buy these pre owned phones, their battery life is pathetic
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phone was very shiny and new-ish
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone in very good condition with 99% battery life left. Arrived in about a week, packaged in generic packaging but boxed well.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product - as advertised
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm always been hesitant about refurbished goods. But this phone has been great and for that I am grateful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works like new
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great phone, great value, would recommend to anyone who doesn’t want to pay for a brand new 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My grandson love his new phone it just the right size for him.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect replacement
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My old phone finally died and this was the perfect replacement. The size is just right.
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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Phone doesn't work
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone stopped working 3 weeks after I bought it. And I was unable to return/exchange it.
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Replaced the 5 with this SE. Great
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Stupid requirements for my opinion. Wish I hadn’t.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for pre teens
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a gift for my granddaughter!!
She was very pleased with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grease
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this product. Very evident to use and helpful team overall
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pre-Owned SE
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
perfect product. no issues whatsoever. I recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Phone for beginners!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Luv this phone. Tottaly recommend this phone for any user.
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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
refurbished phone is terrible
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the refurbished phone does not work well at all. many functions do not work. the touch screen is is is not responsive inconsistently, and the battery goes dead in really fast.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Phone was not as advertised
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone was not Verizon compatible and it was advertised as compatible. I was charged restocking fee when it was BestBuys fault I ordered 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 1 out of 5 stars
Failed in first month
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Initially seemed to work. Outside of phone in good condition. Now it locks on Apple screen multiple times per day.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Did not upload SIM
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The Phone purchased would not upload SIM after charged
This review is from Apple - Pre-Owned iPhone SE with 32GB Memory (1st generation) Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Space Gray