Rating 4.3 51 reviews
The iPhone SE is the most powerful 4.7-inch iPhone ever. Let's check out that power, and all the other features.

Small but perfectly formed

The iPhone SE is made for maximum portability and hand-feel comfort, thanks to its small but compact design. The Retina HD display might not be the biggest but its vibrancy and sharpness is huge!

A bionic but compact performer

The A13 Bionic is the fastest chip in a smartphone and gives amazing performance in apps, games and photography. If you thought you were enjoying seamless performance in your current phone, just wait until you've checked out this iPhone! 

An advanced camera system

The A13 chip takes the cameras to awesome new heights. The set up includes 12-megapixel Wide camera with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, next-generation Smart HDR and 4K video. 

Superior selfies

On the other side of the phone is a 7-megapixel front camera with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting and Depth Control 

Smart but tough

This might be a genius performer but it is also very robust. For example, check out the water and dust resistance; 1 metre for up to 30 minutes, and an IP67 rating.

A bingeworthy battery

Watch up to 13 hours of video on a single charge. And when it is time to charge up, set it down on a wireless charger or connect to an 18W fast?charge adapter to go up to 50% in 30 minutes.

A newer model iPhone SE 3rd Gen 5G 64GB was released in March 2022.

Manufacturer: Apple
price $205.00 - $380.99
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Guardian
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 2020 2nd Gen (64GB, White) - Grade (Excellent) review

The iPhone SE is one of the best of the very few small phones still available. It would be a significant downgrade from an iPhone 6, isn’t a quantum leap over the iPhone 5S and should only really be considered if size is the overriding factor.
Pros:
  • one-day battery, good rear camera, decent screen, easy to hold, easy to fit in a pocket, fits in existing iPhone 5 accessories
Cons:
  • very small screen, edges are hard on hands, looks like an iPhone 5 or 5S, selfie camera isn’t great, no expandable storage or removable battery
Read more on Guardian
International Business Times
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 2020 2nd Gen (64GB, White) - Grade (Excellent) review

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.
Pros:
  • Great design, Well priced, Excellent camera
Cons:
  • Screen feels old, Slightly too small, 16GB minimum storage is disappointing
Read more on International Business Times
Canadian Reviewer
9 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 2020 2nd Gen (64GB, White) - Grade (Excellent) review

Fans of smaller smartphones and refugees from the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S models who could never consider a larger phone, now have somewhere to land with the iPhone SE. This smaller iPhone has the same power, performance and camera capabilities as the larger iPhone 6 based devices that have ruled the...
Read more on Canadian Reviewer
SlashGear
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB, Black) - Excellent review

Value may be subjective, but it’s hard to argue that the new iPhone SE doesn’t shake up what’s reasonable to expect from a smartphone in 2020. Apple’s most affordable phone is recycling refined to art, a blend of old and new with a barely-believable $400 price tag.
Pros:
  • Aggressive pricing, Latest processor and Apple's track-record of updating iOS, Premium metal & glass construction
Cons:
  • Single camera is solid but lacks features like Night Mode, Display is small compared to other phones, Budget for a better charger
Read more on SlashGear
Wired
6 years ago

Apple's iPhone SE Proves You Don’t Need a Fancy Phone

Apple's new low-cost handset proves you can own a great phone without spending a small fortune.
Pros:
  • A brand-new iPhone, with Apple’s fastest smartphone chip, for a price that starts at $400. Camera isn’t comparable to flagship phone cameras, but is still extremely capable. Supports fast LTE and Wi-Fi 6. The Home button makes a comeback! Wireless charging is a nice touch.
Cons:
  • Relatively short battery life. Camera underperforms in certain settings. Weak speakers. Not 5G-ready. Not quite as durable as other newer iPhones. After months of using a larger phone, a 4.7-inch display feels small.
Read more on Wired
Stuff.tv
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE (2020) review

The iPhone SE is an accomplishment – a sub £500 iPhone with a superior brain. It’s incredibly compelling if you’ve been stuck with an iPhone 8 or anything earlier and don’t wish to pay an arm and a leg. We can forgive the camera downfalls, yet we can’t ignore rival smartphone manufacturers like Oppo and Realme offering silly camera specs at similar prices. The lack of FaceID is no problem either. The mediocre screen is a surmountable. None of this gets in the way of function. The one issue is the battery – it just doesn’t provide enough juice and it certainly won’t get better over time. It’s workable if you’re always in the office or at home (so all of you, for now) and are never without a charger. But what about those weekends away? And those times when you forget your portable charger? This Apple is missing one big juicy bite.
Pros:
  • App store
  • Smooth operating
Cons:
  • Battery life isn’t great
Read more on Stuff.tv
review.goodgearguide.com.au
6 years ago

iPhone SE (2020) review: What's old is new again

The new iPhone SE is an indulgent return to what was but a sobering reminder that even what’s old is new again has limits. If you’ve traditionally been an iPhone person but haven’t got the money for Apple’s more pricey handsets or don’t want to deal with the potential hassle of changing to Android, the iPhone SE is going to be the obvious choice.
Pros:
  • Slick software
  • Surprisingly good camera
  • Water resistance and wireless charging
Cons:
  • Small screen
  • Poor battery life
  • No headphone jack
Read more on review.goodgearguide.com.au
Stuff.tv
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE (2020) review review

Pros:
  • App store
  • Smooth operating
Cons:
  • Battery life isn’t great
Read more on Stuff.tv
Stuff.tv
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020) review review

Pros:
  • App store
  • Smooth operating
Cons:
  • Battery life isn’t great
Read more on Stuff.tv
TechRadar UK
4 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB, Black) - Excellent review

This is the phone to get if you just want a iPhone that will last you a few years, but don’t want to pay a lot for it. It might not be the newest model any more but the iPhone SE 2020 offers ‘decent but not top-end’ performance: a good camera, enough power, a great App Store to plunder and a lighter...
Pros:
  • Lightweight frame, Low price for iPhone, Powerful chipset
Cons:
  • Battery life could be better, Old screen technology, No headphone jack
Read more on TechRadar UK
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