Rating 4.3 94 reviews

A newer model iPhone SE 2020 64GB was released in April 2020.

Manufacturer: Apple
Silicon Republic
10 years ago

iPhone SE review: Small is still beautiful (video)

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.
Read more on Silicon Republic
macworld.com.au
10 years ago

iPhone SE review: it's a pocket-size powerhouse

The SE is the little iPhone that could. With a 4in screen and the body of an iPhone 5s, it fits in my pockets better than my iPhone 6s, and it's easier to use one-handed. But it doesn't compromise much over its bigger, more expensive siblings.
Read more on macworld.com.au
Macworld
10 years ago

Used as Demo Apple iPhone SE 1st Gen 16GB Silver (6 MONTHS WARRANTY + 100% GENUINE) review

The SE is the little iPhone that could. With a 4in screen and the body of an iPhone 5s, it fits in my pockets better than my iPhone 6s, and it’s easier to use one-handed. But it doesn’t compromise much over its bigger, more expensive siblings.
Read more on Macworld
iLounge
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

Apple's iPhone SE isn't initially impressive. As a hodgepodge of other iPhones without any new technology, it's hard to get too excited about it. Our thoughts leading up to the announcement were generally that this new iPhone would be a great iPhone for late upgraders.
Pros:
  • A smaller, lighter iPhone
  • Reasonably priced
  • Users with smaller hands should find it easy to use
  • Familiar 5s design is still an attractive winner
  • Upgraded internals (A9, M9, 2GB of RAM) allow phone to leap past the iPhone 5s and compete with the iPhone 6/6 Plus - it's faster than you might...
Cons:
  • Smaller phone means smaller display
  • Not introducing any new technology
  • No 128GB option, and we wouldn't recommend the base 16GB option to anyone at this point
  • No 3D Touch
  • Outdated FaceTime camera
  • Onscreen keyboard harder to use for those with larger hands
  • Slower Touch ID.
Read more on iLounge
Tech Nave
10 years ago

The Apple iPhone 5S, iPhone SE and iPhone 6S take a dip in this , which one survives

While Apple has never said that any of their iPhones are water proof or water resistant, on occasion, some iPhones have taken a splash or dip and survived. ZachStraley decided to put the Apple iPhone 5S , iPhone SE and iPhone 6s to the test, by dunking all three in water for an extended period of...
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AppleInsider
10 years ago

Review: Apple's 4" iPhone SE is better than we deserve

We think most users will have a love-it-or-hate-it reaction to the iPhone SE -either you prefer the smaller 4-inch screen size, or you're willing to sacrifice one-handed use for a bigger and more impressive display on the iPhone 6s.
Pros:
  • Speedy A9 CPU and high-quality 12MP camera are high-end
  • The iPhone 5s design never went out of style
  • Ultra-long battery life in a compact size
  • Plenty of cases and accessories designed for 5/5s still fit
  • Starting price of $399 is outstanding
Cons:
  • No 128GB storage option
  • Slower Touch ID
  • lower-res FaceTime camera
  • and no 3D Touch
  • Screen isn't as bright or crisp as iPhone 6s
Read more on AppleInsider
ZDNet
10 years ago

Used as Demo Apple iPhone SE 1st Gen 16GB Silver (6 MONTHS WARRANTY + 100% GENUINE) review

There's nothing innovative or ground-breaking about the iPhone SE: to all intents and purposes, it's simply a smaller version of the current iPhone 6s. It provides comparable performance and a broadly similar range of features wrapped up in a more compact 4-inch design with a £180/$250 price cut.
Pros:
  • Compact
  • lightweight 4-inch smartphone
  • A9 processor delivers high-end performance
  • 12-megapixel rear camera
  • 4K video recording
Cons:
  • Relatively low-res screen
  • No 3D Touch
  • 1.2-megapixel front camera
  • Meagre 16GB of storage in entry-level model
Read more on ZDNet
geeky-gadgets.com
10 years ago

Apple's iPhone SE Review Roundup

Apple's new smaller iPhone has launched today, the handset comes with the power of the iPhone 6S in the smaller form factor of the iPhone 5S and there are already iPhone SE reviews from various sites.
Read more on geeky-gadgets.com
Digitaltrends
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Review

Apple's iPhone SE is the best 4-inch smartphone you can buy, period.
Pros:
  • Just as powerful as the iPhone 6S
  • Cheap for the specs
  • Superb camera
  • Cute
  • retro design
  • Easy to hold and use one-handed
Cons:
  • 4-inch screen is really small
  • Must pay extra $100 to get enough storage
  • Selfie camera is low resolution
Read more on Digitaltrends
Wired
10 years ago

Review: Apple iPhone SE

Some things are just better bigger. Televisions, hotel rooms, border walls (supposedly), paychecks, wine glasses, hands, and one or two other things I won't mention that come up very quickly when you Google "bigger is better." Oh, and phones.
Pros:
  • You can't beat the hand-feel of a smaller phone
  • The SE's battery life is shockingly great
  • There's plenty of power, plenty of camera inside this body
Cons:
  • Some website and app designs are leaving small screens behind
  • The SE is no movie screen, and it's sure not VR friendly
  • Your selfies will look worse, and your touches will be less 3D
Read more on Wired
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