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iPhone SE (2016) I'm a guy and intentionally bought a Rose Gold iPhone SE. I love it.

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I'm a 30 year old guy. A few days ago I intentionally bought an iPhone SE in Rose Gold.

I love it. I chose the SE for practical reasons - I have small hands, and also felt the 6/7 was too big for having in a pocket (was worried about it breaking).

The SE is a perfect size phone. It is small enough to not feel noticeable when carrying it, and I can type with one hand instead of needing 2 for the 6/7.

Also, the battery life is great. I can almost go two full days of moderate usage.

I chose Rose Gold, despite it being called "pink" and identified as more of a "female friendly colour", for three reasons:

1) I actually like the colour. It feels premium, and looks different in different lighting.

2) You can tell it apart from the other 5-body models as Rose Gold is exclusive to the SE/6/7.

3) Too many people go for Grey/Silver/Gold. Ive had plenty of iPhones and always played it safe with Space Grey.


Anyway.

I love the phone. I'd go as far as to say its my favourite ever iPhone - I've owned every single iPhone from the first one through to the 7 Plus and the SE is definitely my favourite size/performance compromise.

If Apple ever release an updated SE/SE2 I will be at the front of the queue.
 
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ANTAWNM26 said:
Honestly I'm confused as to why you had to associate your gender with color. As if you are yelling something. No sense in making this post. I'm a guy as well I didn't think nothing when I owned a rose gold phone. Smh
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Because traditionally (at least the last 30/40 years) pink has always been associated with females. And rose gold has been labelled "pink" numerous times.

I'm not in the minority having thought that.

But the point of my post is I love the SE and love rose gold.
 
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bounce08 said:
Because traditionally (at least the last 30/40 years) pink has always been associated with females. And rose gold has been labelled "pink" numerous times.

I'm not in the minority having thought that.

But the point of my post is I love the SE and love rose gold.
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If your point was that love the SE/rose gold the. That's what your title would have been. But instead you tied your gender to it
 
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ANTAWNM26 said:
If your point was that love the SE/rose gold the. That's what your title would have been. But instead you tied your gender to it
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Yes, for the reason I stated in my last reply in that it is typically associated with females.

Just because you disagree doesn't mean I'm wrong - pink has heavily been associated as a feminine colour for decades, and still is.
 
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bounce08 said:
Yes, for the reason I stated in my last reply in that it is typically associated with females.

Just because you disagree doesn't mean I'm wrong - pink has heavily been associated as a feminine colour for decades, and still is.
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I'm not saying I'm right about anything. Your missing the point. The point is this. If your confident in who you are then you don't have to speak on a subject in that pink is associated with females omg they will think something in that order m im a guy. But make no mistake I'm not picking at you or even want to debate.
 
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ANTAWNM26 said:
I'm not saying I'm right about anything. Your missing the point. The point is this. If your confident in while you are then you don't have to speak on a subject in that pink is associated with females omg they will think something in a guy. But make no mistake I'm not picking at you or even want to debate.
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Fair enough. I created the thread with this title as it has been mentioned numerous times on here and on other social media - men not wanting to choose rose gold as it looks "pink".

The point of my thread was that as a guy, I love it even if some people associate the colour as feminine.

And if you have rose gold, then clearly my point isnt aimed at you.
 
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I'm a girl and I've never owned a single pink thing but my very first iPhone was a blue 5c. It was beautiful. I think everyone will choose a color and phone that fits them best.

I'm now on a 7+. The 7+ doesn't feel heavier than the 6s but I really needed the extra battery life. Add in the fact that jet black reminds me of the 5c in texture and feeling, and I'm happy with my choice.
 
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Had a pair of Beats Solo wireless in rose gold.
Ordered for someone else but I ended up with them.
Sold 'em after a while, though.
Just couldn't get used to the girly colour.
A phone might be different, because it's likely a case will cover that awful colour up.
 
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This is a great iPhone in small package,the design is classic and best looking among the lineup
 
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Applejuiced said:
Are you secure enough with your sexuality?
If yes then it's no big deal what color is the back plate of your iPhone ;)
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I'm quite secure in my sexuality.
However, I do not want a rose gold phone, rose gold underwear, a rose gold car, a rose gold house or anything else rose gold.
If you love rose gold or pink then good for you; I don't like the colour though.
Sorry if that offends you and the rest of the PC crowd.
 
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Cole Slaw said:
I'm quite secure in my sexuality.
However, I do not want a rose gold phone, rose gold underwear, a rose gold car, a rose gold house or anything else rose gold.
If you love rose gold or pink then good for you; I don't like the colour though.
Sorry if that offends you and the rest of the PC crowd.
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I agree. And I'm not pc at all actually.
If you like the color good, if not it's your choice;)
It wouldn't make me think any more or less of you if you're using a rose gold device or if you wear a pink tie.
 
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Cole Slaw said:
I'm quite secure in my sexuality.
However, I do not want a rose gold phone, rose gold underwear, a rose gold car, a rose gold house or anything else rose gold.
If you love rose gold or pink then good for you; I don't like the colour though.
Sorry if that offends you and the rest of the PC crowd.
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Applejuiced said:
I agree. And I'm not pc at all actually.
If you like the color good, if not it's your choice;)
It wouldn't make me think any more or less of you if you're using a rose gold device or if you wear a pink tie.
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I always go for new color in the lineup weather it's gold /rose gold or black
iPhone 5S -Gold
iPhone 6S Plus-Rose Gold
iPhone SE-ROSE Gold
iPhone 7-Matt black
Jet Black-next year if no new color added
 
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I had a gold iPhone 5S once. Something different from black or white I thought, but man did that colour get old fast.
Didn't like it much after a while.
I'll stick to black or white (usually black) for my phones.
But I agree, it's nice to have choice.
 
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bounce08 said:
I'm a 30 year old guy. A few days ago I intentionally bought an iPhone SE in Rose Gold.

I love it. I chose the SE for practical reasons - I have small hands, and also felt the 6/7 was too big for having in a pocket (was worried about it breaking).

The SE is a perfect size phone. It is small enough to not feel noticeable when carrying it, and I can type with one hand instead of needing 2 for the 6/7.

Also, the battery life is great. I can almost go two full days of moderate usage.

I chose Rose Gold, despite it being called "pink" and identified as more of a "female friendly colour", for three reasons:

1) I actually like the colour. It feels premium, and looks different in different lighting.

2) You can tell it apart from the other 5-body models as Rose Gold is exclusive to the SE/6/7.

3) Too many people go for Grey/Silver/Gold. Ive had plenty of iPhones and always played it safe with Space Grey.


Anyway.

I love the phone. I'd go as far as to say its my favourite ever iPhone - I've owned every single iPhone from the first one through to the 7 Plus and the SE is definitely my favourite size/performance compromise.

If Apple ever release an updated SE/SE2 I will be at the front of the queue.
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Seems like already existing extensive coverage of this type of topic here might have been overlooked:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/rose-gold-iphone-suitable-for-guys.1945525/

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/bros-with-rose-gold-iphones.1935809/

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/men-with-the-rose-gold-iphone.1923345/

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-6s-rose-gold-colour-a-male-option-merged.1913996/
 
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I am just impressed you have owned every iPhone ever made. Do you buy the regular and plus sized phone every year? Just curious.
 
ardchoille50 said:
I personally believe that physical appearance means very little, we should buy that which meets our needs and makes us happy. The opinions of others are just that.. opinions.
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Agreed. I think the OP is really excited about his new iPhone and was just elaborating on his choice of color and others in here are twisting something more than it has to be. It's just a color and others are questioning his real intentions. Others need to respect his decision and move on to bigger things, which maturity in here can Go only So far apparently.
 
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