Customers recognize the iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB as a great value, praising its compact size, excellent camera quality, and ample storage. Many appreciate the phone's ease of use and the return of the home button, finding it a familiar and convenient design. The affordable price point is also frequently highlighted as a significant advantage. Positive feedback on battery life further enhances the overall user experience.
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Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great tech for the bucks
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's an iPhone, so seamless integration with Apple products. I still will miss the old SE size (though my fat fingers won't).
Solid tech for the dollar. Only problem so far has been getting a screen protector that is optimized for the SE rather than the iPhone 7/8. The iPhone 7/8 cases I've tried worked beautifully.
The camera is great, and with 256 GB of storage I've been experimenting with *tons* of photos & videos. With an A13 Bionic CPU and 3GB of RAM all of the apps load and swap quickly. Having Bluetooth 5.0, the sound is excellent with a 5.0 receiver/headphone, all the way out to ~10m^. Getting used to no headphone jack, but as mentioned above Bluetooth 5.0 makes it less necessary.
^ Put the phone where the best cell/WiFi coverage is, and you still have (through air) ~10 meters free range of movement.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my New Phone
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My new SE replaced my 6S which had to be on a charger most of the time. I love the size as it’s close to the size of my 6S. The battery on my new phone works so Much better. I love the fast processing speed!. Although it doesn’t have all the fancy cameras that the IPhone 11 has, it still has a pretty nice camera. I especially like the Portrait mode. My selfies look so much better.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone at very good price
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The iPhone SE 2020 is a good size, not too big (it's the same size as the iPhone 8). The home button is back, so no dealing with FaceID. It's a faster processor than the original SE, with a better camera and sharper screen. I'm more than happy that I decided to get the phone.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Size, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for those who like smaller profile phones
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The iPhone SE replaced my 6S. The perfect purchase for me. Same size as my 6S and it even has a home button. Fast, stable, lots of memory and conversion was actually pretty easy and fairly complete.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve always been a die hard Apple guy. I’ve had some Androis phones but always come back to Apple. This phone offers high end specs at a low end price. The processor is fast and battery life is solid. The camera takes some amazing pictures as well. Loving the smaller form factor too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m very pleased I waited for the SE 2020. I had my 6s forever and wanted the home button back and a better value. The 256gb for 500$ with a home button is great and simple. Bestbuy made it nice and easy. All I wanted was to be able to pick up my phone in person. I did not want this phone to be mailed to me during this Covid crisis because I did not want it to be stolen off of my porch and I work odd hours which negates it from being signed for. Verizon has no stores open where this phone would be available for purchase in my area and Best Buy made it happen.I am very pleased with how Best Buy handled this purchase and I am very pleased with the simplicity and ease of this phone at the cost.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great upgrade option that didn't break the bank.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had the previous SE and was pleased to see the new one.
I kept procrastinating getting a new phone because I didn't want to pay over a grand for a phone.
Went with the 256GB version so that my phone isn't always full with pictures and videos.
Love the battery life thus far, previous phone had to be charged a couple of times a day. Now it doesn't drop below 75% and I do a lot of streaming.
Good value compared to the rest of the market.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AFFORDABLE UPGRADE
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my hubby's new phone. It's a huge upgrade from the iPhone 6 that had a battery life of negative zero. He really likes the wireless charging. The price was great & so is the camera. The phone's similarity to the iPhone 6 makes it easy to use. He also credits the Best Buy employee with helping him transition to the new phone. I recommend getting a case from UAG--Urban Armor Gear website.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this iPhone to replace my old iPhone 7 Plus and it is a lot better. Size wise it is so much smaller and I don’t mind it because I was looking for smaller phone. Same function as iPhone 7 but more fun stuff. So one thing I would say about phone case for this iPhone se is..... Apple logo is in the middle not on top so don’t get one that will say fits iPhone 7 or 8. Logo will not aligned up if it has around opening.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great iPhone at a good price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The camera is way better than my iPhone 6. The panoramic picture taking actually works and is crystal clear clarity and color. Easy to take without any fuss. I heard problems with eyesight sign on when wearing a mask so wanted the fingerprint anyway-so much cheaper vs 11 model. Coming from a 6 it is much better. A lot of features yet to try. Fun to discover. Did my part and got the red.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond Worth It
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone is truly amazing! And for the price, it is literally a steal! I've had iPhones for years and this one takes the cake. It's easy to use and although the screen is smaller, it's a perfect fit anywhere I put it, especially in my cupholder, fits perfectly! No issues, great memory and transferring my data from my iPhone 6 to this one was a breeze.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great size, enough power, storage for a long life
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My daughter uses this. She loves the size and the storage. The faster chip really improved her gaming experience versus the older iPhone this replaced. And it has a headphone jack. She'll keep this as long as it lasts.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s just like my old Apple six except Software
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone is just like my Apple six that I have and I really like that phone this phone is just the same size and works in my cases and I managed to put a lot more memory and this one great phone
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pictures are clear and bright, the ease and usability is still as easy as my 5S, but more options. $499 beats $899 to $1099 anyday. Would highly recomend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it! My first smart phone!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone is perfect for someone not quite used to a smartphone. I absolutely love it! It’s very easy to use and very fast!
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great phone for the price. Bigger screen and better camera than the previous generation iPhone SE.
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
so far so good...
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
so far so good.... I got the 256MB memory and it was easy to activate and transfer data...
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - Black (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone XS
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good...battery seems holding up well! Compact and light!
This review is from Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good phone, great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded for the new processor and better camera—good choice!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice iphone
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice iphone for a low price and it is fast!!! Great buy