Rating 4.3 115 reviews

iPhone SE is a 4-inch phone unveiled by Apple on the 21st of March 2016. It's the first 4-inch produced by Apple since the launch of iPhone 5S in 2013.


The target group is users that prefer a compact and non-bulky phone with top features. Apple wants to ensure that existing iPhone 5S users don't switch to another brand when upgrading their phones. Hence, an upgraded 4-inch phone makes a lot of sense from this perspective.


The look of iPhone SE is almost identical to that of iPhone 5S in terms of form and look-and-feel. However, the four colours are the same as for the iPhone 6s.


The specs are impressive. The A9 processor powering the iPhone SE is 70% faster than the older A8 processor. The graphics processor (GPU) is 90% faster. In fact, Apple claims that graphics performance has been boosted three times compared to iPhone 5S.


The camera matches the performance of iPhone 6s and 6s plus. It's capable of recording in 4K at a 30 fps rate. The resolution of the camera is 12 MP. The Retina flash enables the front camera to take bright selfie shots.


The battery life has been vastly improved over iPhone 5S. Communication is also faster with network supported up til 433 Mbps. Wifi calling is also supported.



The iPhone SE is available with two storage options: 16GB and 64GB.

Manufacturer: Apple
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Pocket Gamer
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

While it may lack the design clout of more recent iPhones and is missing creature comforts such as an OLED display and Face ID, the iPhone SE 2020 is world-class in almost every other regard, and the fact that it can be purchased for £400 is nothing less than amazing.
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Appliances Online
5 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 1st gen (64GB, Rose Gold) - Grade (Excellent) review

Great little product Smaller than my last iPhone fits better in pocket and easier to hold and a lot faster. last phone very sluggish and nice to have choice of different colours definitely recommend the SE IPHONE and the battery last all day last phone felt like I was charging it all the time 5stars
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The Good Guys
5 years ago

easy to use

i like this product as it is easy to use and navigate. Im an older lady who is hearing impaired and find this phone to be clear and able to hear when im talking to people.
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The Good Guys
5 years ago

Affordable iPhone with sleek looks and latest chipset

Selected due to few reasons such as it's price, size, chipset, dual Sim capability and security. iPhone is much secure as the platform is not open for everyone. When I got it I started to love it due to its sleek looks. You can have it in any one of your pockets without any difficulty. But the danger is it can slip and get damaged. Advice is get a good strong cover and a screen protector.
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The Good Guys
5 years ago

Easy to use mobile phone.

The Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black is such a good mobile phone. It is easy to use. My son loves the phone.
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Costco
4 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 1st gen (64GB, Rose Gold) - Grade (Excellent) review

It’s excellent not just for the low price, but for the ease of use and understanding. Apple phones are the best you can buy and this model does not disappoint. The camera is amazing. The speed is very fast. It’s easy to charge. Excellent.
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ZDNet
6 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

A couple of years ago the Apple iPhone X restored my joy in smartphones and a lot of that had to do with the small size and extremely responsive performance of the phone. I went through the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR before choosing to stick with the iPhone XS and then moved onto the iPhone 11 Pro.
Pros:
  • High end processor
  • Low price
  • Small size for the masses
  • Solid battery life
  • Wireless charging
  • Capable rear and front cameras
  • Touch ID front sensor
  • $50 charge for reasonable internal storage
Cons:
  • Large top bezel
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handtec
9 years ago

Review

I previously had an iPhone 5s, this, the SE is:
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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
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Mobile Choice UK
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE in-depth review - Small & mighty

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.
Pros:
  • Perfect for using one-handed
  • Incredible performance
  • Great camera
  • Price
  • good battery life
Cons:
  • Might be too small
  • no 3D touch
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