iPhone SE (2016) first buy iphone

[dennis campbell]

am returning to the usa and need a smart phone that is unlocked, this is a limited stay.
amazon india has iphone se 32 Gb for 18000 Rs. ( $280 ) friend purchased one and has had no problems to date.....in searching on india/us sites have found a variety of phones and prices but dont know what i am looking at .......whats needed is a basic phone with good sound, blue tooth, camera, mp3 play back ability, able to handle sim cards from other countries, would like to be able to access all networks,( dont know about g4-g3 stuff) gps would be nice but not necessary ......warranties and how to spot fakes are another issue
am an apple user for the past several years and have imac and laptop and am familiar with this side of apple.....any help is appreciated
thanks
dennis

 

[blairian89]

Buy a SIM-free version of the iPhone SE from Apple directly. This will solve 90% of your issues and give you a great phone that you can use just about anywhere in the world.

 

[borgranta]

am returning to the usa and need a smart phone that is unlocked, this is a limited stay.
amazon india has iphone se 32 Gb for 18000 Rs. ( $280 ) friend purchased one and has had no problems to date.....in searching on india/us sites have found a variety of phones and prices but dont know what i am looking at .......whats needed is a basic phone with good sound, blue tooth, camera, mp3 play back ability, able to handle sim cards from other countries, would like to be able to access all networks,( dont know about g4-g3 stuff) gps would be nice but not necessary ......warranties and how to spot fakes are another issue
am an apple user for the past several years and have imac and laptop and am familiar with this side of apple.....any help is appreciated
thanks
dennis

The iPad cellular is $429 from Apple and has something called Apple Sim that allows the user to select whatever short term data plan in the US and abroad.

 

[dennis campbell]

thank you both for the input .....was looking for operational characteristics, ( steering is lose, good in the corners etc. ) any plus or minus from users ........

 

[JPack]

It’s cheaper to buy the iPhone SE from Amazon India than it is from a U.S. Apple Store. Apple has lowered the price in India to make iPhone SE more competitive there.

If you’re willing to spend more, the iPhone 7 is another good choice.

 

[dennis campbell]

Buy a SIM-free version of the iPhone SE from Apple directly. This will solve 90% of your issues and give you a great phone that you can use just about anywhere in the world.

Buy a SIM-free version of the iPhone SE from Apple directly. This will solve 90% of your issues and give you a great phone that you can use just about anywhere in the world.

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It’s cheaper to buy the iPhone SE from Amazon India than it is from a U.S. Apple Store. Apple has lowered the price in India to make iPhone SE more competitive there.

If you’re willing to spend more, the iPhone 7 is another good choice.

It’s cheaper to buy the iPhone SE from Amazon India than it is from a U.S. Apple Store. Apple has lowered the price in India to make iPhone SE more competitive there.

If you’re willing to spend more, the iPhone 7 is another good choice.

thanks for the reply ...yes the phone is cheaper here by about 125.00 have checked carrier specs and sim availability and all works well, dont need data plan, good sound and reception is essential it will be a step up from the nokia ive been using for the past 12 years ......havent heard anything negative about the se .....giving it a go ........