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iPhone SE (2016) iPhone 6 -IPhone SE- worth considering.

Donfor39

Donfor39

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I haven’t got the patience or expensive monthly subs allowance.

Whilst I and millions off iPhone customers await new iPhone.

I’ve been thinking with IPhone 7 already@50.00 per month.

Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 6 to Iphone SE.

Thinking with 140.00 IPhone 6 recycle, and SE@27.00 per month.

I could run SE next year and allow early adopters to enjoy new IPhone.

Is there any features such as Apple Pay or io11 that I could loose out on via SE.

The smaller screen size isn’t a concern at all.

Advice please MSER’s
 
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The SE is a good model but, depending on how deep your pockets are, the next iPhone will be far more advanced and a good choice.

Going from a 6 to an SE seems strange although you do get a chip that is one generation newer. Try out the SE in Glasgow's Apple store - it may appeal to you.
 
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i have an iPhone 5.0
Next round of firmware will make the iPhone 5.0 obsolete so i have to update to the 8.

The OP has the option to hold off till mid year 2018 and wait for apple to resolve any iPhone 8 bugs.
 
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I'd go for the SE-- powerful and pocketable.

But then I'd also not finance it (buy one outright every 3-4 years instead), and use the savings to buy other nice things.
 
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Donfor39 said:
Thanks 1st to mention that reply :)

Any particular reason to avoid SE (I don’t want new iPhone sales pitch)
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iPhone 7 will go down in "economic" chain one tier, so it will be now 550$, instead of 650. I am waiting for this so I can jump from iP4S straight to 7.
 
Via o2 chat today SE 32gb Sivler new -30.00 per month.

That’s only 10.00 more than my iPhone 6 sim only tarriff.

I’ll decide next few mins.

Certain next gen iPhone is heading towards +50/60 per month-I’ll wait another year or two and run SE,
 
Donfor39 said:
Via o2 chat today SE 32gb Sivler new -30.00 per month.

That’s only 10.00 more than my iPhone 6 sim only tarriff.

I’ll decide next few mins.

Certain next gen iPhone is heading towards +50/60 per month-I’ll wait another year or two and run SE,
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The SE is a great iPhone. I personally don't think you can go wrong if you appreciate the form factor and over all size.
 
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If screen size isn't a factor then the SE is a no-brainer. Excellent value and a definite step up from the 6, both in terms of processing speed and double the ram for better multitasking (which is also aided further by the smaller screen/less pixels to push).

You get Apple Pay, a better camera, bags of storage on the 128gb model, everything else same or better than the 6 except for screen size.

The reports I've seen suggest it runs iOS 11 perfectly.
 
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Thanks everyone!

Might be a little mad tech decision though I’m happy to delay next gen IPhone until 2018.

Meanwhile I’ve a SE 32gb Silver being delivered Tues.

That’s my excellent iPhone 6 due to be recycled next week.

What I have learned for years is storage isn’t important to myself.

Only regret maybe if Apple launch and amazing wireless charging iphone that doesn’t need a dongle plugged into mains socket!

Certain I’ll continue happy with IPad Pro 10.5+IPhone SE -if for any reason I change my mind there’s always 14 days to cancel etc.
 
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jeyf said:
The OP has the option to hold off till mid year 2018 and wait for apple to resolve any iPhone 8 bugs.
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So the iPhone 8 will have bugs and a new update will fix them next summer? Thanks, I won't buy the 8 now.
 
Donfor39 said:
Thanks everyone!

Might be a little mad tech decision though I’m happy to delay next gen IPhone until 2018.

Meanwhile I’ve a SE 32gb Silver being delivered Tues.

That’s my excellent iPhone 6 due to be recycled next week.

What I have learned for years is storage isn’t important to myself.

Only regret maybe if Apple launch and amazing wireless charging iphone that doesn’t need a dongle plugged into mains socket!

Certain I’ll continue happy with IPad Pro 10.5+IPhone SE -if for any reason I change my mind there’s always 14 days to cancel etc.
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I think you will enjoy the SE. I have been using it on iOS 11 beta as my main phone and love it. Fast and very responsive. I also like the headphone jack as I use an aux cord in my patrol car. The form factor is a plus as well. Plus you can't be the price if you don't need the newest tech!
 
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Dented said:
If screen size isn't a factor then the SE is a no-brainer. Excellent value and a definite step up from the 6, both in terms of processing speed and double the ram for better multitasking (which is also aided further by the smaller screen/less pixels to push).

You get Apple Pay, a better camera, bags of storage on the 128gb model, everything else same or better than the 6 except for screen size.

The reports I've seen suggest it runs iOS 11 perfectly.
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This was my decider reply amongst others.

Apple Pay/ios11/possibly fast browsing.

SE it is then from Tues.

Then a iPhone 6de install/recycle via o2.

As i’m Keeping existing mob number hope my contacts switch to SE not that I make a lot of calls.

I’ll just need to keep eye on data usage as 1 or 2 months have used +3 gig though not a great concern,only for reading news when i’m away from home.

In addition to SE upgrade i’ll Enjoy wwdc and new iPhone launch and reading lots of reviews etc.
 
What a miracle text message past few mins

SE will be delivered tomorrow !

1 day earlier than order via o2

Plenty of time to de install and post iPhone 6 tommorow
 
Donfor39 said:
What a miracle text message past few mins

SE will be delivered tomorrow !

1 day earlier than order via o2

Plenty of time to de install and post iPhone 6 tommorow
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Awesome! Welcome to the SE club. I think you will be happy with your purchase. Let us know how you like it.
 
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I bought a 64GB SE right after the new ones released because I don't need a 128GB. Honestly though, I rarely use my SE and I still prefer my iPhone 6, 6S and 6S+. I just feel the display is too small and it's missing features that the 6S/6S+ have
 
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Love SE screen size.

Installed iOS 11-lightning fast.

Have I honestly got to erase all settings to restore apps etc from iCloud wifi backup
 
Almost forgot.

Re install apps -complete.

No reset required.

WiFi calls enabled.

Very fast device.

For those with patience and required level of investments, enjoy next gen iPhone!

Meanwhile I’m settled with SE
 
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SE solid little device.

I’ve since re enabled keychain.

Air printed a letter and label for iPhone 6o2 recycle.

Clio medianavtech calls +music.

Interesting why ios11 pb3 doesn’’t show any lag whilst browsisng etc...must be the a9x since a8x.

Looking forward to next gen iPhone wwdc when I can enjoy reviews and early adaptor ratings.
 
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