Review: Apple iPhone SE

Apple took most of what was special about the iPhone 6s and stuck it into a close approximation of the handsome, chamfered body made famous by the iPhone 5.

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[grogu]

I switched from 5 to 6 Plus back in 2014, and I can't wait to get back to 4 inch phones. I am tired of not being able to run because the phone is too big in my pocket. I am tired of being scared of dropping the phone every time I take out the phone on street because it's too heavy. I am still young, I am not like those old people who can only read from larger phones.

[KillasaurusArcade]

just got my se and must say its pretty impressive

[Chris-dycb]

iphone 5/5S had the best phone design of all time, in my opinion. The balance of performance, battery life, and size was perfect and to see them revisit the same design is great! This isnt for people coming from the 6S, this is for the people still using 5s and 5cs or even looking for their first phone!

[Aaronnpool]

This is the new phone I get, I got a iPhone 5c, it was better than the 4 I had, but this will be a good upgrade to me.

[TayMuse]

The iPhone SE was the best phone released in 2016. IMHO.

[sameeranaqvi]

Can wait for mine to arrive tomorrow. I currently have a 4 and was never a fan of the 6 design or size, so I'm so thrilled that apple have made this phone! Just wish I got it in rose gold :(

[SystemRichie]

I heard a report that next year they would be coming out with the iPhone SE-X version.

[codyrichless]

I just bought the 64g on Monday, great phone. I have an iPad so a huge phone wasn't needed for me. Great camera and battery life.

[kartikey]

all i see here, people complaining about the phone ... guys you are not bound to buy it ... you are even watching the videos (using you data) still only whining about the device ... why so much of hate ? let people buy it .. it is their money .. they can buy shit with it ..

[Drake]

I think that it's a smart move from Apple and I already heard that a lot of people will trade their 6s for the SE.

[iamjustbeingji]

the front cam is not bad at all. It is still clear. Retina Flash helps to enhance the photo.

[Anonimox]

That thing about the smaller hands—come on! When the iPhone 5S came out, people couldn't stop joking about how big it was.

[tomg]

Glad i didnt pre-order. placed my order online today to pick up at the store, ready in 30 minutes. rockn the 4s so this is an upgrade for me. tried the 6s and 6s+ and hated them, the curved sides hurt my hand after a few days.

[TechLineHD]

Just ordered my iPhone SE for a review :)

[nicholasrosario]

That's still my favorite design Apple came up with, I'm hoping to see the return in the 7s of the sharper boxier look

[MWDAdventures]

Two apple watches at the same time holy smokes why? How do you use them?

[__Lopps]

I actually sell phones for a living as of now while in college and I just say it's so crazy to me when people actually think just for having a bigger phone makes your text bigger. That's what accessibility is for!

I guess seeing the revert to the small screen just made me peach...

[KurtisShane]

I've been overdue for an upgrade. I was close to buying the robin by nextbit last week then apple did their event and I was sold. I've always like 4 inch phones and it was very hard to a solid one so hits a sweet spot. I hope apple keeps this up with their future releases.

[NihonWoYumemite]

I really hope this phone has improved battery life! I heard the 6S and especially the 6S Plus both have great battery life. My 5C's battery life was so shocking that I could never use it as my main device, a major disappointment. I hope the SE proves to be better.

[learzetur]

I wanted this IPhone cause of how easy it will be to carry it on my runs but I bought the GS7 and this thing is super easy to handle and has a plus which is everything!