The Apple iPhone SE gives you the power of the latest iPhone 6s in the compact and stylish body of the iPhone 5s! It's a winning combination, and the fact that this is the most affordable iPhone for years makes it a top buy.

Sure, the Apple iPhone SE looks out of place, but that's more indicative of how comfortable we've grown to bigger handsets, even if their size has impacted on ease of use for many users.

Powerful and compact; Excellent main camera; Premium design; Affordable

Apple's return to small 4in devices with the iPhone SE was a surprise, but a logical development too. Crucially, personal devices are all about choice and the iPhone SE is essentially the engine of the iPhone 6s in a smaller package.

There are two ways of looking at the iPhone SE, the "special edition" smaller-scale 4-inch iPhone. One is that it's Apple simply churning out a 2-year-old design with a spec update; the other is that it delivers what many people actually want: a small but powerful phone for those who believe the...

Small size will suit a certain audience; majority 6S feature set means plenty of power; accessible price point

Not a new design; small size won't be for all - can feel crammed on screen; no 3D Touch; 1.2MP front camera; no MIMO Wi-Fi

It totally is. If you have a iPhone 5 lying around, check to see the dimensions- Apple have whipped out the shell of their older flagship, made the tiniest of tweaks and presented beefed up specs in the retro-themed body.

Perfect for using one-handed; Incredible performance; Great camera; Price; good battery life

Might be too small; no 3D touch

I really wanted to love the iPhone SE. From the moment it was announced I just knew it made sense. A compact iPhone with the best design the range has ever had, plus the very best performance and camera, should have made one hell of a handset.

Great design; Well priced; Excellent camera

Screen feels old; Slightly too small; 16GB minimum storage is disappointing

A form factor favourite returns rejuvenated. Apple's iPhone SE is the best small phone you can buy.

Great battery life, Compact without compromise, It's a bargain..; for an iPhone

16GB? Come on; Old design; No 3D Touch

Why is the iPhone SE cheaper than the iPhone 6s?

WIRED's verdict on the small but beautiful Apple iPhone SE.

Small but powerful; great battery life; good camera

Not for movie watchers; lack of 3D Touch; no upgrade for selfie camera

Update : We're still waiting for the iPhone SE 2 to come and usurp the SE, but it's not all over for this handset as Apple's just confirmed it will get an upgrade to iOS 11 later this year. Why should you care about the iPhone SE?