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iPhone SE (2016) The iPhone SE is My Favorite Apple Purchase Ever

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bballers29

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I have been buying Apple products for 15 years. I don't purchase products regularly, but I have owned a product in every Apple category (laptops, desktops, iPhone, iPad, etc.) I have never been more ecstatic about a purchase than this new iPhone SE. I am upgrading from an iPhone 7 which you'd think would make an iPhone SE upgrade negligible and unexciting, but I am absolutely loving this iPhone.

I always buy base phones, so getting the faster processor, double the storage, 1GB extra ram, and all the other features makes it so much more enjoyable than the 7. Also, I feel that the additional mm in L and W + added weight is more comfortable to hold than the 7. I also prefer the glass back to the to 7's aluminum-- feels less slippery.

Overall, this is an amazing iPhone at an amazing price. I ordered mine from Walmart for $199 and it arrived in two days in mint condition. I also love the fact that as much as I love this iPhone now, I won't hesitate to sell it or give it to a family member (because it was so affordable) and buy the smallest iPhone 12 if I really want to take the next step with iPhone tech and spend 3 times the money.
 
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thadoggfather said:
the flexibility options on the SE2 if you got the Walmart deal, are awesome

I too could be a candidate for the 5.4" 12 @ $649 (+ storage uptick depending on how that shakes out) without breaking the bank, especially with a gift card on standby forever now still not used.
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Yep.

Like I was already planning on doing it to begin with. The pandemic and a possible reduction in work hours was making me reconsider but the Walmart deal just made the SE2 so much lighter on the pocket.
 
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bballers29 said:
I have been buying Apple products for 15 years. I don't purchase products regularly, but I have owned a product in every Apple category (laptops, desktops, iPhone, iPad, etc.) I have never been more ecstatic about a purchase than this new iPhone SE. I am upgrading from an iPhone 7 which you'd think would make an iPhone SE upgrade negligible and unexciting, but I am absolutely loving this iPhone.

I always buy base phones, so getting the faster processor, double the storage, 1GB extra ram, and all the other features makes it so much more enjoyable than the 7. Also, I feel that the additional mm in L and W + added weight is more comfortable to hold than the 7. I also prefer the glass back to the to 7's aluminum-- feels less slippery.

Overall, this is an amazing iPhone at an amazing price. I ordered mine from Walmart for $199 and it arrived in two days in mint condition. I also love the fact that as much as I love this iPhone now, I won't hesitate to sell it or give it to a family member (because it was so affordable) and buy the smallest iPhone 12 if I really want to take the next step with iPhone tech and spend 3 times the money.
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actually double the base storage of the SE Compared to the 7 because they both support 256GB
 
I'm really glad you enjoy it.

I have to admit, one in black and red was seriously tempting me, but my 6s has been through a lot with me so I stuck with it.

I imagine later down the line this 2020 SE will still be a great phone for many types of user.
 
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Had that same feeling when I upgraded from my x to xs max.

Missed the larger screen size while using the x that year.
 
I too did the Walmart deal but got the 256g one for $350.

I do have a question: Can you not quick respond from the lock screen for text messages?
 
bballers29 said:
I have been buying Apple products for 15 years. I don't purchase products regularly, but I have owned a product in every Apple category (laptops, desktops, iPhone, iPad, etc.) I have never been more ecstatic about a purchase than this new iPhone SE. I am upgrading from an iPhone 7 which you'd think would make an iPhone SE upgrade negligible and unexciting, but I am absolutely loving this iPhone.

I always buy base phones, so getting the faster processor, double the storage, 1GB extra ram, and all the other features makes it so much more enjoyable than the 7. Also, I feel that the additional mm in L and W + added weight is more comfortable to hold than the 7. I also prefer the glass back to the to 7's aluminum-- feels less slippery.

Overall, this is an amazing iPhone at an amazing price. I ordered mine from Walmart for $199 and it arrived in two days in mint condition. I also love the fact that as much as I love this iPhone now, I won't hesitate to sell it or give it to a family member (because it was so affordable) and buy the smallest iPhone 12 if I really want to take the next step with iPhone tech and spend 3 times the money.
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I agree.

I like the 4" screen and the small form factor.

I'll be sad when mine finally dies and I'm forced to get a larger phone :(.
 
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It's a known bug/feature on the new SE...Apple could possibly enable it if enough number of customers ask for it and given that it works on other iPhones.
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I too did the Walmart deal but got the 256g one for $350.

I do have a question: Can you not quick respond from the lock screen for text messages?
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"arriving in mint condition". I would hope so being factory sealed :p
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haha. What I meant was that I've read some posts about people's new phones arriving with scratches on the screen or some other flaw. Also, I guess some people don't like buying iPhones through Walmart for some apparent reason, but my experience was great.
 
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Welcome to not being jaded with technology! I used to buy the newest everything every year until I grew out of it. Now, every time I "upgrade" I don't take it for granted. Makes me respect the previous device even more for lasting so long!
 
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Hands down yes, best iPhone value in years.

A fantastic upgrade from my iPhone 6s ... but I do miss the headset jack a little.
 
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Glad you are liking it. I was very tempted when it came out, and it took great restraint to keep my 7 and wait for the 12 lineup in the fall. Reading posts like this tempts me again.
 
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QCassidy352 said:
Glad you are liking it. I was very tempted when it came out, and it took great restraint to keep my 7 and wait for the 12 lineup in the fall. Reading posts like this tempts me again.
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With the Walmart deal at just $250-350, it's kinda like cheating. I've spent that much to get Androids for tinkering with.

I got the SE both as my DD and for my collection as last 4.7" TouchID iPhone. However, I'm open to getting the 5.4" iPhone whenever it's released.
 
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I'm a 7 user and i ordered the SE 2020. Sent it back. Disappointment. Too much money only for the A13 Bionic and for the "hyped" same camera. In daylight the 7 rocks and no difference between them and for low light i use my dslr what is the best. 4k exporting is faster with the 7, this SE 2020 is a big joke. I will wait for the 12-5.4" and if it's coming with the same awful 11's pro OLED screen i will keep my very fast 7.
 
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It’s a great iPhone, just like it’s predecessor. Sometimes less really is more.
 
bballers29 said:
I have been buying Apple products for 15 years. I don't purchase products regularly, but I have owned a product in every Apple category (laptops, desktops, iPhone, iPad, etc.) I have never been more ecstatic about a purchase than this new iPhone SE. I am upgrading from an iPhone 7 which you'd think would make an iPhone SE upgrade negligible and unexciting, but I am absolutely loving this iPhone.

I always buy base phones, so getting the faster processor, double the storage, 1GB extra ram, and all the other features makes it so much more enjoyable than the 7. Also, I feel that the additional mm in L and W + added weight is more comfortable to hold than the 7. I also prefer the glass back to the to 7's aluminum-- feels less slippery.

Overall, this is an amazing iPhone at an amazing price. I ordered mine from Walmart for $199 and it arrived in two days in mint condition. I also love the fact that as much as I love this iPhone now, I won't hesitate to sell it or give it to a family member (because it was so affordable) and buy the smallest iPhone 12 if I really want to take the next step with iPhone tech and spend 3 times the money.
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How Did you Get at Walmart for $199.000 I looked and am not seeing this deal. I'm very Interested!
 
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