iPhone SE
The iPhone SE is an outstanding phone for less than $400, delivering fast performance and very good cameras in a compact design. The only thing missing is Night Mode.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide

Product details
- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charger and charging cable.
- Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
PROS
+ Affordable price
+ Fast A13 Bionic performance
+ Very good cameras
+ Compact design
+ Supports wireless charging
CONS
- Big bezels
- Lacks 5G
- No Night mode
- Shorter battery life than other iPhones
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Expert reviews and ratings
By The Verge on March 25, 2016
Micro machine
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By Tom's Guide on April 21, 2022
The iPhone SE is an outstanding phone for less than $400, delivering fast performance and very good cameras in a compact design. The only thing missing is Night Mode.
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By The Guardian on May 01, 2020
We don’t typically associate Apple with tremendous value, but that’s what the iPhone SE is.
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By TechAdvisor on March 21, 2017
The SE is what many iPhone fans have been asking for, and it’s a great upgrade if you’re still using an iPhone 5. For 5S owners, things aren’t quite as clear cut. If you’re not happy with the 5S’s performance, the SE should solve that problem. However, unless you really want to shoot 4K videos, you’re not going to notice a massive improvement in photo quality. There’s a much bigger jump in quality if you’re coming from an iPhone 5 (or earlier), however. In 2017 the SE might be more expensive but Apple has doubled the storage making it a more attractive buy.
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By TrustedReviews on September 30, 2019
Even at launch, the Apple iPhone SE wasn't the most exciting phone that the company ever released, but it was a model that people had been clamouring for. A neat antidote to large phones, the iPhone SE was the last truly small iPhone. Now hard to find, bar as refurbished models, the iPhone SE isn't quite the recommend choice than it once was. Still, if you want a very small Apple handset, there's no alternative and the iPhone SE is still an alright phone, and you can even update it to run iOS 13.
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By TrustedReviews on April 11, 2016
The
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By TrustedReviews on April 11, 2016
The iPhone SE runs Apple’s latest
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By TechAdvisor on March 23, 2016
The iPhone SE is the 4in phone many have been waiting for but should you upgrade? Rose Gold is not enough on its own and although the SE doesn’t support 3D Touch, you get iPhone 6S hardware inside a smaller phone. The A9 processor, 12Mp camera, Apple Pay are the key things here and will probably be enough for most to upgrade from the three year-old iPhone 5S.
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By TrustedReviews on April 11, 2016
The rear iSight camera is where the iPhone SE gets interesting. It packs the same sensor and lens as the
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