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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Newegg
10 years ago

Back to the Future

I'd recommend the SE to pretty much anyone. For the combination of functionality and value, the thing is a beast. If you already have a 5/5S, the switch is very easy to make, though giving up the feeling of holding an iPad up to your head with the 6/6 Plus can be a bigger, but more comfortable,...
Pros:
  • The iPhone SE may look like the same device released in September of 2013, but looking beyond the admittedly attractive chassis, the similarity ends quite handily
  • It is my opinion that a mobile device can be measured by three factors: the quantifiable performance and value, and the more subjective...
Cons:
  • The cons of this device are miniscule, especially at this price point
  • First, there is the 1.2 MP front camera
  • Unless you have really tiny pores or feel the need to turn all your selfies into PhotoShop gold, particularly with how awesome things look on the SE's display to start with, this really...
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Brighthand
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Review: An Old But New Smartphone

The iPhone SE might be small and looks like an old iPhone but it brings some impressive updates to the table. This phone probably belongs on the shortlist for your[...]
Pros:
  • Great performance
  • Excellent battery life
  • Lowest price per GB for a new iPhone
Cons:
  • Unimpressive display
  • Looks identical to the iPhone 5S
  • Voice call quality spotty at best
  • No 32GB option: Starts at 16GB and jumps to 64GB
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Reviewed
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE 64GB Black MX9R2X/A review

This 4-inch smartphone may be smaller than most, but don't underestimate it....
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hardwarezone.com.my
10 years ago

The iPhone SE is armed with the same A9 processor and 2GB RAM found inside the iPhone 6s. It also has the same integrated M9 motion co-processor, which means you can use the "Hey Siri" voice prompt to activate Siri whenever you want.
Pros:
  • Great benchmark performance
  • Long battery life
  • Relatively affordable for an iPhone
  • Great rear camera
Cons:
  • Looks exactly the same as the iPhone 5s
  • Front camera not upgraded
  • The iPhone SE should have been launched a year earlier
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Notebookcheck
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

Apple still loves building compact smartphones, even though the last generations grew considerably. ... Power dwarf. The less expensive versions of the iPhone have not been a real success so far. This could change with the iPhone SE, because it is very fast, enduring and fills a niche with its 4-inch screen.
Pros:
  • sophisticated chassis
  • compact and light
  • very high performance
  • bright display with accurate colors
  • responsive and smooth handling
  • many accessories available
  • great signal quality
  • accurate GPS
  • good speaker
  • decent cameras
  • great runtimes in practice
Cons:
  • high black value
  • NFC only for Apple Pay
  • microphone sounds dull
  • no IP certification
  • glass surfaces can easily break
  • storage not expandable
  • integrated battery
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Notebookcheck
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

Apple still loves building compact smartphones, even though the last generations grew considerably. The iPhone SE (which is short for Special Edition) goes back to the roots and revives the hardly used 4-inch form factor.
Pros:
  • sophisticated chassis
  • compact and light
  • very high performance
  • bright display with accurate colors
  • responsive and smooth handling
  • many accessories available
  • great signal quality
  • accurate GPS
  • good speaker
  • decent cameras
  • great runtimes in practice
Cons:
  • high black value
  • NFC only for Apple Pay
  • microphone sounds dull
  • no IP certification
  • glass surfaces can easily break
  • storage not expandable
  • integrated battery
Read more on Notebookcheck
fonearena.com
10 years ago

Apple announced something really different last month when it launched the iPhone SE along with smaller iPad Pro 9.7. We saw a smaller iPhone being unveiled for the first time and it has already hit Indian shores.
Pros:
  • Great build quality
  • Powerful internals
  • Above average battery life
  • Great rear-facing camera with Live Photos and 4K Video
  • Fast cellular and WiFi connectivity
  • Stable iOS software with huge selection of apps
Cons:
  • Design is same as the 5S
  • Expensive price tag in India
  • Below average Front facing camera
  • Limited to 16/64GB storage
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ibtimes.co.uk
10 years ago

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
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International Business Times
10 years ago

Used as Demo Apple iPhone SE 1st Gen 64GB Rose Gold (6 MONTHS WARRANTY + 100% GENUINE) 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
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Digit
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

The iPhone SE is a flagship in every right, but a screen size of four inches is too hindering today. Like all iPhone, the Rs. 39,000 price tag can seem overpriced, and is a big reason why the phone is tough to recommend today.
Pros:
  • Excellent performance
  • Best-in-class ergonomics
  • Crisp
  • sharp display
Cons:
  • 4-inch display is too restricted
  • Battery life is still rather low
  • Lags behind in low light photography
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