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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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally Worth 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.

    It is brand new and under warranty. I got the phone because I need an apple device but I don't want an iphone. I can use it as a navigation device on a rental car in case it doesn't support Android car. It may also serve as a music player. $60 for one A9 apple device is a great deal.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Price is amazing

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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 already owned an Iphone SE from SimpleMobile and I really liked it! I recently found this phone at a great price and didn't think twice to get it as a backup. Simple, small and nice phone with a decent camera; four stars because battery life isn't that great, it will get you to the whole day but probably not more than that.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great iphone deal

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

    the smallest iphone on the market, at a great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap iPhone for kids to play

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

    Old iPhone purchased for kids to use on WiFi to watch YouTube and play games. Got the phone for a great price but it is locked to Simple Mobile so has little to no resale value unless used on Simple Mobile for a year.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    size is perfect for small hands!

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

    the price is really convincing for this phone, which will still run most of your modern apps! the camera is nothing to brag about, it will get the job done but nothing to write home about. the fingerprint reader is fast! screen is tiny but very sharp. best of all the size and the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Camera for slow motion

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

    I use this camera for recording slow motion events and it's one of the best slow motion and affordable cameras on the market. The screen is smaller than most iphones but its clearly usable and the processor holds iOS 13 as well as it can.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy this phone because I could use it as my iPod. I love Music so I use to stream some of my favorite music. I also use it to watch Apple TV shows/Movies. I like the size because it is easy for me to carry around.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for little ones

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

    Purchased this phones after my four year old granddaughter stated that she wanted a real phone and not a toy phone. Set it up for her to play kids apps but not to make calls or text. She love it! I'm now the number one grandma!

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

    Big Value for a Small Phone

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

    Unlike most people nowadays, I prefer a small phone. Phone is powerful and updates to current iOS unlike some phones made after the SE. Decent battery life too.

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

    Great Value 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 purchased this phone as an “iPod” for my son and it works very good! The 32GB is plenty of storage for him and the games he plays. Decent battery life and it still gets the latest updates. Best bang for your buck.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!!

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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 this phone to replace my iPod and I am pleasantly surprised at its functionality. It’s a huge upgrade from my old iPod touch which does not have the current iOS update. And for $60 whoa!!!! Get it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Cheap So Good

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

    This phone was on sale for usage with straight talk, I purchased to use it as a wifi device and it has been tremendous. Yes the screen size is small but it is perfect to be used as a music streamer!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I miss this size

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

    As much as I enjoy the new iPhone designs and size screens there is still something to say about the older style. SE has that great familiar iPhone feel with some newer internal upgrades. Can’t go wrong with this deal.

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

    Good and responsive for Pokemon Go!

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

    Bought this to be tethered to my hotspot to play Pokemon Go. Old iPhone 5s' were crashing left and right and I bought this to replace it. Works great and have had no issues!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow - what a deal for this iPhone at great price. I bought this for my daughter so she could use like an iPod touch for one fourth the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone and Low price too.

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

    I bought this phone luv the small form factor and yes you can update to the latest IOS 13. A must buy if you are a Apple user.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Iphone se

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

    Brand new iphone se for my daughter. Currently using it for watching videos, games and skype. Will consider activating cellular when she is older. Great price from bestbuy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for getting ur feet wet in iPhone coming from

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best phone out there for the price I the iPhone world no longer avail but if u find one get it works as iPod if u can’t get service with simple mobile

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPhone see first gen

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Live these. I should have bought more. Going to attempt to unlock with an rsim 13. Even locked it was a good deal at $59.99 before tax.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome iPhone

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

    This iPhone is amazing and is the perfect size. I hope they come out with the revised version of this model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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