Of course he doesn’t, because the battery life on the SE is outstanding.
The A9 is still a viable processor today. But probably not for the next 3 years. Those of us who don’t like phablets are in a bad place when it comes time for a new phone.
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iPhone SE (2016) Getting an SE instead of XR/XS?
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The A9 is still a viable processor today. But probably not for the next 3 years. Those of us who don’t like phablets are in a bad place when it comes time for a new phone.
The XR maybe to big for you. The 8 is good in that it has wireless charging, has the same chip as the X which will last for a while and has a much improved camera from the 6S.
Yea I get amazing all day battery life from my SE - the battery in this thing is simply stellar - I love my SE and will use it for as long as Apple continues to provide OS updates to it!
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Agreed! I LOVE my SE! Apple just gave me a brand new one after going in for the $29 battery upgrade and they weren’t able to get it out. Will hold on to it for a long time!
SE has the size going for it, but I think what you use it for has a lot to say. When buying the Xr I held it next to the SE in store and the choice was very easy.
I use my phone for photos, instagram and emails at work and the SE is in my opinion too small for that usage.
The SE has one-handedness and lightness, but it is a tad small. Especially when it comes to width and keyboard-typing.
My dad owns an SE. I own a X. XR has much better battery than X especially when the X is on iOS 12.
Yea, but you said:
aakshey said:
You were very specific.
You're saying an XR has over 3x times more SOT time. I say that BS. Even if you're comparing an aging SE to a brand new XR, the difference is not that big. My dad also has an SE with 89% battery health, and it gets 6+hrs SOT easily.
Either way, my anecdote and your anecdote are not data on the SE model. Neither of us have an apples to apples comparison.
9.27 hours web test - SE - https://www.anandtech.com/show/10285/the-iphone-se-review/3
Compared to - 10.31 for the XS Max - https://www.anandtech.com/show/13392/the-iphone-xs-xs-max-review-unveiling-the-silicon-secrets/9
That’s pretty freaking incredible given the size of battery in the XS Max versus the SE!
Compared to - 10.31 for the XS Max - https://www.anandtech.com/show/13392/the-iphone-xs-xs-max-review-unveiling-the-silicon-secrets/9
That’s pretty freaking incredible given the size of battery in the XS Max versus the SE!
Two days passed. XR is a fantastic phone, but I keep feeling I am dragging it around.
FaceID and camera + battery life is out of this world so it is a stretch thinking about getting an old phone now... Adapt? I always use a case so contemplating getting a thinner one.
FaceID and camera + battery life is out of this world so it is a stretch thinking about getting an old phone now... Adapt? I always use a case so contemplating getting a thinner one.
The SE has the same internals as the 6s. I wouldn’t spend cash on a new phone that’s basically the same phone only a bit smaller. Just get the battery changed by Apple for $/€ 29 and off you go. Or get a 7 if you think the 8 is too expensive.
Yes, I agree. Will stop complaining. I am hoping for a refreshed smaller phone next spring or fall and the SE would be a cheap ticket to use until then.
Sometimes the pricetag might be high for some. If you don't use 3D touch often then the XR is worth the get. For me I use 3D touch extensively so the XR despite having 90-95% same internals wasn't in my books. Also I prefer the XS Max which is my current daily driver. I use 2 hands all the time so honestly I just went for the best of the best...
not to mention i actually use iPhones to make videos for a living (part $$)... that's how good they are.
not to mention i actually use iPhones to make videos for a living (part $$)... that's how good they are.
But my XS is one heavy phone, the Air name wouldn't fit at all
The main reason why I chose the XS. Similar in size to the 6/6S/7/8 and it's not expensive to get it included in a carrier plan. The SE is still good for some roles. Just not mine.
I certainly wouldn’t get an SE. correct me if I’m wrong but I think the specs are the same. If I were you I’d get a battery replacement instead
My 6S is a bit unstable so a new battery is not enough. Experiencing hick-ups and small freezes pretty often.
I currently rock the XR, but it is heavy and with children around I use a thin case on it. The phone and execution/operation is very solid, fluid and FaceID is spot on.
XS is probably a much better size, but the XR already pushes how much I bother spending on a phone.
I think the post above stating that we are spending a lot of time on our phones on useless activity is valid for many people and I find myself using the XR more. An SE would be used more for "neccessary" stuff and not flicking around.
It is the little things such as being able to have the phone in my front pocket comfortably. The XR I have to take out of my pocket because it feels too large and heavy.
I currently rock the XR, but it is heavy and with children around I use a thin case on it. The phone and execution/operation is very solid, fluid and FaceID is spot on.
XS is probably a much better size, but the XR already pushes how much I bother spending on a phone.
I think the post above stating that we are spending a lot of time on our phones on useless activity is valid for many people and I find myself using the XR more. An SE would be used more for "neccessary" stuff and not flicking around.
It is the little things such as being able to have the phone in my front pocket comfortably. The XR I have to take out of my pocket because it feels too large and heavy.
Me too. I bought an XR yesterday, but I’m returning it today to go back to my SE, and I’ll just hope Apple figures out that some of us still want phones that disappear in our pockets.