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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 278 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the iPhone SE (1st generation) for its affordability, compact size, and user-friendly interface. Positive feedback also highlights the device's camera quality, battery life, and overall performance. However, some customers express concerns regarding the warranty and potential SIM lock issues. The phone's design and lightweight nature also receive praise.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does almost everything the bigger iPhones do!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 2016 iPhone SE is one of the best products Apple ever made. It is compact, well built and could be repaired with ease. For making calls and texting, it is pretty good. The camera is also decent and the battery is quite efficient and easily lasts a whole day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still a well made phone and good price

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

    I'm using this as a back up phone and i gotta say its would still do the job as a primary phone. Well made, good speed, and i love the small size and i really miss the small size phones.Apple needs to make an SE version that doesn't have the home button, that would be soooo amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic phone and deal

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

    I'm a fan of iPhones and wanted to get one for my elderly parent that just needs a mobile phone for occasional use. This was a perfect, affordable solution. It was easy to teach my Mom the basic functions and she loves this item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the price

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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.

    The SE is a perfect size for little nieces and nephews and faster than their old iPhone 4. Very pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best price to use as an iPod.

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

    Amazing price to use as an iPod rather than a $199 for the current gen iPod. The phone I received comes in brand spanking new condition and shows the warranty a year from when I activated the phone. There is even a vid on YouTube comparing the two and showing how much better it is to have the iPhone SE as an iPod rather than an actual iPod. Perfect form factor for working out/running. Phone is plenty fast, and runs the latest iOS 13. Oh and it also comes with a free year of AppleTV+ which is basically getting the device for free depending on how you look at it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small Size, Low Priced

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

    It's just the perfect size for me for one hand operation. And the best part is the prices of just below $60. It's a deal. Especially you get fresh new genuine charger, cable and earphones. The best!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone

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

    I am looking for a phone use with single handed. This is pretty small with all useful all features. The camera is good can record 4K videos and audio quality is the best like other iphones.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small phone but overall awesome!

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

    I bought this for my son. He's only 7 but uses it for music and games. Overall this phone is great. It's running the latest iOS and doesn't seem to be slow at all. Highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Warranty

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good phone but something is wrong with service

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

    I love this phone. It comes brand new. Except for the warranty and the fact it came already locked to tracphone wireless it’s great for the price. Does all the stuff I need it to do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect iPhone for people who love small phones

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

    Although the design is outdated, there are a ton of people that love a small 4” phone. This phone still gets the latest iOS updates and runs really smooth.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The on the go phone

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

    Reminiscing the iphone 5. This is the perfect iphone for small pocket or bag. Put it on a protective case, throw it in your backpack Or bag and you are all set.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value on a new iPhone

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

    The iPhone SE runs the latest iOS 13, is easy to use, fits in your pocket, and has a good camera, all at a price that's right.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works!

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

    Using this on wifi only. Easy to set up. Even though this is an older generation iphone, it works great and runs my apps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Iphone SE still great

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

    Happy with purchase of a new Apple phone at an extremely low price. It updated to the latest is and performs flawlessly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it! Fits easily into my pocket

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

    Love it! Fits easily into my pocket unlike huge tablet like phones. Also updates to the latest IOS 13 operating system

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, light and good.

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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.

    Small, light and good. Easy to use and lightweight with one hand, it's small and great to carry in your pocket.

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

    Came in perfect brand new condition!

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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.

    It was delivered sooner than expected. It came brand new with 1 Year Apple Warranty. If you’re gonna use this as an iPod, you can just activate it using WiFi without putting the sim card in. However, if you choose to activate it with a sim card, it does come with free Simple Mobile sim card. This came with iOS 11.4.1 installed, but you can update this to the latest iOS 13+. It is honestly such a steal! I hope Apple makes an updated iPhone SE.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still a great phone to have

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

    I love the small size of this phone, how its still a good working apple product, easy to use and operate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good phone for small hands

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    nice little phone for people with small hands. easy to carry around and still capable in 2020

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

    Great Deal!

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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.

    This is a great deal for my kids who have been wanting an iPhone for awhile. The performance is the same as a 200 dollar iPod touch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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