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Should Apple continue making a smaller sized phone like the SE?


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MartyvH

macrumors 6502a
Sep 16, 2017
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^Yes, the 5, 5s and SE have identical housing. The 4 and 4s were shorter and thicker but with the same width.
 

Deliverbo

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Feb 11, 2018
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I currently have a 7 (personal) and an SE (work).

Oh cool. I use my SE for both personal and work. But that's just my point in starting this thread. Some people such as yourself need or prefer a small phone for work. And others prefer a small phone for work and personal :)
 

Deliverbo

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Feb 11, 2018
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You can find the SE New extremely cheap. It’s not a huge selling iPhone for obvious reasons and carriers have them discounted with promotions. I’m waiting to see if Apple does release an iPhone SE 2, but I’m not confident it will.

I'm guessing they will :) But even if they don't, I happy with my SE :)
 

Deliverbo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Feb 11, 2018
23
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I don't believe Apple will retain the home button for any future releases. The 8 and 8+ being the EOL devices for that feature.

I wish my SE didn't' have the mechanical home button. Maybe the new SE will be home button free.
 

44267547

Cancelled
Jul 12, 2016
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I wish my SE didn't' have the mechanical home button. Maybe the new SE will be home button free.

We don’t know if their will be an updated SE. However, if it did include the solid state button, the reason behind the solid state was to help with the water resistance rating when it was first introduced with iPhone 7. The mechanical button would have allowed water to enter through the crevices with the 6s and current SE.
 

The-Real-Deal82

macrumors P6
Jan 17, 2013
17,328
25,489
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My wife would be more than happy if they kept the same iPhone 5S form as the current SE and just updated the processor and camera. If they don’t release a new version she’ll be keeping her current SE until it dies. I really hope Apple do address this part of their market.
 

verito81

macrumors regular
Mar 18, 2018
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Lol exactly. I did and it's the best phone I've ever had. Doesn't seem small to me anymore :) What iPhone do you have?
that’s right it took me two weeks to adjust to the keyboard mainly but now is perfect ! is a 9 i wish we could just touch the button (not pressing) and it would go to main screen with that would be a 10
 

Deliverbo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Feb 11, 2018
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Richard8655

macrumors 68000
Mar 11, 2009
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1,373
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iPhone SE is the perfect bike touring phone. I have it attached to the handlebars on a holder, and can navigate via Google Maps, MapMyRide, and can hold conversations while riding. And of course, a great everyday phone easily carried everywhere.

Mine also was AT&T for $150 + $45 air time card.
 

Deliverbo

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Feb 11, 2018
23
3
iPhone SE is the perfect bike touring phone. I have it attached to the handlebars on a holder, and can navigate via Google Maps, MapMyRide, and can hold conversations while riding. And of course, a great everyday phone easily carried everywhere.

Mine also was AT&T for $150 + $45 air time card.


Yes I would think now is a good time to buy an iPhone SE :)
 
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