Rating 4.3 113 reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Guardian
10 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review – too small for most people

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
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
Read more on ibtimes.co.uk
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
Read more on International Business Times
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
Read more on hardwarezone.com.my
Canadian Reviewer
9 years ago

Apple iPhone?SE

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...
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PC Advisor
9 years ago

Apple iPhone SE review

With the same design and 4in screen, the iPhone SE brings the iPhone 5S bang up to date, and at a price that's a lot more affordable than an iPhone 6S. Here's our iPhone SE review.
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Tom's Guide
9 years ago

iPhone SE Review: Big on Value

Assuming you want a smaller screen, the iPhone SE is ounce-for-ounce one of the best bargains in tech. At $399, this is the most affordable iPhone ever, and yet it doesn't look, feel or perform like a cheap phone.
Pros:
  • Powerful A9 processor
  • Compact design
  • Excellent back camera with Live Photo support
  • Strong battery life
Cons:
  • Front camera not that sharp
  • Low-res display
  • Lacks 3D Touch
Read more on Tom's Guide
PC Magazine
9 years ago

Apple iPhone SE

If you want a powerful small smartphone, the iPhone SE is by far your best choice. It is both smaller and faster than its viable Android competitors, the 4.7-inch Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 4.7 and the 5-inch HTC One A9 .
Pros:
  • Fast
  • Very good battery life
  • Easy to use with a single hand
Cons:
  • Low-res front-facing camera
  • Lacks the latest Wi-Fi capabilities
Read more on PC Magazine
TechRadar UK
8 years ago

iPhone SE review

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?
Read more on TechRadar UK
amazon.ca
8 years ago

... if there will be issues but so far so good.

Only early in the game to know if there will be issues but so far so good.
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