There's a good chance a new iPhone SE hits this Spring- but whether it does or doesn't, the current SE 2 just isn't great value when the much better iPhone 11 is only $100 more. This is the perfect phone for a certain type of person, but I'd definitely wait and see what happens with the potential SE 3.
Yeah, the iPhone 11 is better overall in terms of pricing, specs and design..... The iPhone SE 2nd Gen would be a great phone if it was around $300, at its current price point.... It is worth it, the iPhone 11 has more ram, larger battery capacity, bigger screen and an additional lens..
I use this phone since launch and I really like it. Yes, the battery is a killer but I have learnt to live with it. In fact, it has helped me reduce my screen time, which was veeeery high! I will get the battery replaced in the summer and hopefully it will last me for another two years!
Overall I liked the phone but after having it for 1 year the battery health was down to 87% and I never used more then a 5 watt charger. Although I used a qi charger. In the end I couldn’t stand having to charge it all the time. I bought a iPhone 13 mini and I’m super happy.
@@aedan2003 that's because of fast charging. apple is now subtly forcing people to use fast charging so battery health degrades faster so they will get the new iphone ever year
@@sammyexx They aren't "forcing" people. Every manufacture is promoting faster charging, and batteries degrade. Plus, the repair for batteries are only $50 USD so it's not even like you need to buy a new phone.
I liked my iphone 8--it fit in my hand which is not huge (but not mini either) and I was very used to the home button so when it suddenly died on me I looked for a clone and came up in 2021 with this SE being reviewed. And I could not be happier. If I have any complaint its not with the phone its with the constant ios updates that change my phone into a different phone that requires new learning. It's like when my lovely cleaning lady finishes cleaning and I go to find anything, it's not there anymore. I am grandpa age but I like to think I am young at heart and mind. I use my iphone to do something almost unheard of (excuse the pun)...I use it to call people and OK to text them. No games, no movies, I have not surrendered my real life and surroundings to a little box. I do use it to google. I find that very helpful. I use it in the car for directions. I find that very helpful. Except for the last function which is used in my case by plugging it into my car, the rest do indeed suck juice out of the battery. However, it is rare that I run out of said juice if I charge it overnight. And did I mention the home button? It's...homey. And I am content.
I like the small size of the SE2 but the battery life was what prevented me from buying it. I’ve had the XR for almost 3 years and it’s the best iPhone I’ve owned. Battery life is amazing!
@@Stooch it’s opposite tho, se2 has the worst battery life of all new iPhones . Tbh smaller phones have smaller batteries too you have to see that, the bigger phones have bigger cameras
I bought the 11 right after launch to replace my iPhone 6, but the phone was way to heavy and big for me. After a week I switched back to my 6 and returned the 11. Back in November 2020 I decided to buy the SE since I did not like the 12 lineup either and I have not regret it ever since. Battery life is not an issue for me, I usually end the day with at least 40 % left with around 2-3 hours of screen time. Battery health is currently at 98 %.
There’s absolutely no way you actually traded the 11 back for the 6…. I still have my 6 until this day and that thing seems miles behind the 11 I have now, it’s also funny because I got rid of the SE2 simply because of the small size and bad battery, it dropped to 86-84 In only a year, Gotta say the 11 was a game changer for me, I love the size and no bezels, but everyone has their own taste and what they like apparently, I think thats crazy how we all have our own Preferences in different areas lol
@@xonlytyrek3601 The size was the main issue for me. It was just too inconvenient to carry around such a large phone. The things I mainly do on my phone (calling, texting, listening to music, camera, reminders….) don‘t really benefit from a larger screen (except RUclips, but I don‘t watch a lot of YouTub on my phone). I also had issues with FaceID, TouchID even on my iPhone 6 was more reliable for me than FaceID on the 11. But I‘m pretty sure I got a defective unit in this regard, since all my friends never had the issues I had with FaceID.
@@petermuller5031 interesting, your not really a hardcore user it seems so I can see why you don’t need those things, for me I’ve had the 5c 6 and se2, so all I’ve known are small iPhones, the 11 was my FIRST large iPhone, but i knew it was gonna be large hence why I got it, not to mention I like playing games and looking at RUclips videos with a full big display, so it’s perfect. As for the Face ID it can be inconvenient especially with a face mask, but it doesn’t really bother me lol
I had the iPhone 11 and now I am using the SE and I like the SE better. 🖤 The performance is great, the battery is pretty good (I keep the brightness low, and close apps that I rarely use, and I will flip from light to dark mode) this phone has a lot for a budget phone. ❤️✌🏻 This phone has been amazing for me, great phone.
My IPhone X was crushed by a truck tire so I decided to get the Se2 because the price was great. After buying the phone the battery began to plummet after a week or so, within 1 month battery health dropped to 96. I then bought the iPhone 7 smart battery case and turned it into a decent phone. After you spend another $100 for the case after the 399 already spent you’re at $500 and should just get the base IPhone 12. I currently have the 12 pro max and it’s been my favorite phone ever thus far. No issues after 10 months.
I’ve had my se 2 for almost a year and it’s perfectly fine. My battery health is at 94% and I’m planning on getting it replaced because I find myself charging it more then two times a day. But other than that I recommend it.
I've been using iPhones since the introduction of the 5s and I haven't had any issues whatsoever with battery life in ANY of my phones. What is considered good battery life? I mean what do you expect? If you're watching RUclips or gaming, etc., on max brightness and volume, for hours on end, of course the battery is going drain, it's a battery. But for normal everyday or work use, battery life shouldn't be a concern (unless you're at 75% health). I'm on my phone for a considerable amount of time each day for work and there's still plenty of life left to watch RUclips and mess around on the internet. I've never had to put my phone on the charger until bedtime.
This phone is perfect for my mother. I bought it for her when it first came out and she still loves it. She loves the button, she never wanted for the best features she just wanted a new iPhone and she loves how small it is even though she has the text size cranked up. Her battery life is starting to tank, but she still loves it.
I was seriously considering an SE2 to replace my SE1 that was getting rather long in the tooth by now (plus *that* phone's battery life, even when replaced was abysmal)... the 11 seemed nice, until I tried one out at a store and realized how darned huge it is... I've always liked the size of the 4.7" iPhones anyway Unfortunately even over here, SE2 prices were still at $500 ish (iirc?), so I ended up settling for a regular XS - for the 3 months I've had it so far, I love it
I have an SE1 with 100% battery and an SE2 with 95% battery, and let me tell you that the difference in battery life is not big at all, both being pretty bad
I just got an SE 2020 this past weekend because it was on sale at Cricket for $50. $175 out the door with a $60 plan and activation and taxes. If you can get it for that, it’s an unbeatable deal. Battery life still isn’t too great but nothing a battery case won’t solve. Me personally I prefer Touch ID over Face ID. I’ve also noticed both sound and calls are much louder on the SE 2 than the iPhone 13 mini I have. Definitely will be selling the 13 mini and keeping the SE 2. I got it in white. I do think people obsess too much on cameras. I find it’s as great as any current iPhone. I literally couldn’t tell much of a difference taking a selfie on the SE versus the iPhone 13 mini. If you can get it on sale like I did I think this phone is an excellent value.
I’ve had the iPhone SE since August and it’s been good for me mostly overall but the battery sometimes through out the day can be inconsistent, sometimes it can have random drops
I had to get my mom the SE2 last year because her iPhone 5s straight up died. she has been enjoying the fact that it is small, not as small as the 5s but it's not as large as most phones today like my iPhone 12. The only thing she needs more storage because she takes a kot of pictures and videos and those have to go somewhere. Hope Apple still makes the 13mini next year.
I bought an SE (new in box), from my carrier, Cricket Wireless, in January. The price was right-$300.00 as ATT/Cricket was/is dumping them, and along with other carriers it may even be $250.00 for a new in box 128 GB. I had the previous SE 64 GB and the battery needed replacing; I didn't think it would get the iOS update this coming Fall, so I got it and it's been just fine for what I need/d (check emails, listen to 'net radio, watch RUclips on public WiFi, phone calls & texting).
Recently switched to IPhone 7 from an Android phone and it’s a holding out good for it’s age,but I’ll really appreciate better chip and faster charging,I think it’s a good value phone for about half of the original price nowadays. It’s a bit strange coming from an Android user,as I was used to near 7 inch screen, but I really like the form factor and it’s a good thing to know that Apple would support it for years to come.
Yeah, just switched from a 6s to an SE after almost 5 years of use, went with it mainly because i don’t like FaceID. I rarely make phone calls, but use a wired jabra evolve headset with a USB adapter on my laptop. It was so easy to plug it in the jack and charge at the same time on the 6s. I thought i can go around that by using the usb camera adapter to plug in the headset, but no dice. It could play music through the headphones, and could record voice memos. But there is no way to use it during a phone call 😕 The SE is a bit faster and i appreciate the stereo speakers (despite the screen vibrations when playing music), but the usb headset limitation is something i didn’t expect, and makes me consider switching back to the 6s after changing its battery.
I had a lot of stuff with iphone jacks so I get it. BUT you can go on that all encompassing website that sounds like a jungle and get these mini lightening slot adapters, like 3 for ten bucks.
I am still rocking my iPhone 6. Why? Because it does everything i want from a phone, sure its out of date and apps will stop working eventually, but for now, it works, it does what i want from an iPhone, i don't take pictures, i just brows around on facebook sometimes and send some imessages and whatsapp messages and that's it! If i ever need to upgrade, i think this SE 2 will be my next one. I also have a X, but it fell and my screen had green lines going across the display, so it was unuseable, i changed the screen for a soft oled one which wasn't that cheap, but i thought it would be at least as good as the old one, which it is, but only in the display kind of things, the phone has ghost touch problems now, and i don't want to open it up again just because its a nightmare to break that seal again, so the 6 it is!
I own and use the SE 2 I love it yes the battery life is the issue but I can’t complain glad I own a iPhone I love the size to and calls on it are great to everyone needs are going to differ.
My friend bought this phone a few months after launch to replace his aging 6. He said the 11 was too big and expensive. Although he would sometimes ask for a powerbank if he forgets to bring one because of the marginal battery life.
I’m watching this video on my SE2 now and it’s been great since new I’ve had it since new and it’s a great upgrade from my iPhone 8 from my use cause it’s last about 12-14 hours of use during my work week and on weekends when I use it more it gets about 8-10 hours with video playback, music and calls
@@uzidayo my battery is 89% but with my usage that’s how long before I’m down to to 5% then I plug in I use a 20 watt charger so it charges up in about 2 hours.
haha i bought one of these for work (lots of standby) and i bought it for 180$ and it has 85% health left, it works fine. the big advantage of this phone is if the battery ever gets too bad then i can replace it quite easily and cheaply
I am actually thinking of going back to this design. It is easier to use and navigate with one hand. Also, part of it is me just being nostalgic for simpler times.
I like ur review. Very honest Most tech review. I’m not sure if they dont want to piss off apple or fans. They always make it sound so Wishy washy like If u don’t like it it’s not for u. It’s still good for what it is Like they want to say don’t buy it but don’t want to say it out loud Which I agree if the price is more reasonable but for most ppl who want cheap or smaller phone, they are better off long term to save for mini or even 12 Especially with deals and contracts
it’s already here! the 3rd Gen iPhone SE and I still have the original SE from 2016. and it still works , for me and I don’t load it up with so many apps like everyone does. and the camera is still fine , but that’s me. I will skip the Gen 2 for the iPhone SE 3rd gen this summer. because it will be 5G capable. But it’s my personal preference. By still rocking the 1st Gen SE 👍🏼
Personally, I would love sacrificing some thinness for battery life. Maybe chunk it up, and make the camera bump flush, and fit a bigger battery in there.
I got an XR 128 gb but this one seems a really good second phone,I like the form factor too,it has its use cases,plus the price for second hand 64 gigs is pretty good nowadays.
I have an iPhone 13 Pro and I bought this phone because I'm really a big fan of the home button and this design. My 13 Pro is too heavy in my opinion and I've really been enjoying the SE's smaller and lighter design. Yes the battery life compares nowhere near to the 13 Pro's but the phone last's me long enough to where when I'm near a charger again at around 60-50% I plug it in so when I pick it up to use it again it's fine to last me again to till I'm within that battery percentage. I like to plug my iPhone's in around under 70-50% to lessen the effects of battery degradation.
I’d only buy the SE2 and 11 on the second-hand market, but they’re still two of the small handful of choices for those 10% of us who can’t use OLED due to PWM problems. 5G on the SE3? They HAVE to improve the battery for that!
I still have my iPhone SE 2 in white as my phone. I got it the day before my 50th birthday on July 24th, 2020. The place that I got it at. It is still on display next to the SE 3. My next iPhone with be iPhone 14 in purple. I’m pretty good in typing on my iPhone.
I had the SE for a year and couldn’t stand the battery. I got myself a 13 and won’t get another phone for 4-5 years. I loved the retro design, finger print sensor, and the size. Unfortunately, the battery life is just not worth it.
Had to use that due to the unfunctional screen on the SE 2020. Its decent to this age, except the battery ofc. Kinda bugs out on snaps sometimes on snapchat and google maps, but what dyu expect when it has 1gb of ram lol
i also love it. and also had no problems because i dont use it for games...the usual insta/fb/mail/whatsapp makes no difference for me and its small, cute and sleek :-) also...im surrounded by chargers house, office, car and battery pack in the backpack so...no issue here
@@andreirau I don't think it would have a problem if you used it for games, either, besides maybe the screen size and/or battery life if you are on the go.
Honestly, I just got one, and that's only because my iPhone 7 just took a fatal dip in the pool (thanks, 9 year old kid up the street). The battery life is a non-issue, but i think it works great as the best bang for your buck refurbished for ~200 ish.
@@dimitardimitrov1173 Its definitely not as good as newer phones, like it doesn’t do super well if you game on it, but doing normal stuff like scrolling on social media or texting can easily get you through a day.
Finally seeing this in my dream phone, iPhone SE 2, didn’t even know I could afford it a year back, now I have it. So proud of me and my decisions and apple too
@@saichaitanya154 beacuase i am an engineering student, most of the time in tha day, the phone sits idle, i use it in evening for notes and youtube... so everyday i charge the battery around 90%, and at the end of the day, i have 50% left. pretty decent. although not reliable when going out for events where you need to use maps and other apps, i keep the powerbank or charger with me. my batter health is at 88%
I currently have the 13 pro max and an unboxing video of it on my channel. I think ima sit this one out and upgrade next year and I want the black one!!
I bought the iPhone SE to replace my iPhone 6s about a month ago. It has been terrific! The only somewhat downside is the battery. But that’s it, it does almost everything my sisters iPhone 13 pro does! 👍
I bought an as new customer return iPhone SE 2020 this year for £229. It still has 100% battery capacity. I do not have 5G in my county and so would not have benefitted from the slightly faster iPhone SE 2022 5G. My iPhone SE 2020 is faster than most Android flagship phones and so is fast enough for me. The only downside is the small 4.7 inch LCD display. LCD is poorer than OLED but I did not think that it was worth paying three times as much for an iPhone 13 mini.
I am quite the unique person and I want stuff that most people don’t want. So for me the 6S in its small size, durability, 3D touch (the beat feature ever) and a headphone jack even if it is slow it Absolutely dominates every newer and old iPhone in features and durability. And it’s not slow! Even if it is not the fastest. Oh AND it is easily fixable! So yeah, 6S is the perfect iPhone for me. And that’s why.
If apple were to realese a new se I would honestly gun for iPhone 11 users and buyers by making a phone with a XR or 11 design and camera but with the processor of the iPhone 13
I’ll take the home button and the size over an iPhone 11. Just had a new Apple certified battery installed on my two year old iPhone 8 so I should be good for two more years of updates no slow downs on the iPhone 8 it’s running great. I was going to get one of these SE2’s or wait for the third one but with a brand new battery I’m good to go.
By now most people have two phones on hand so having this SE as a personal and an android as a work phone can work well. Also most have an iPad so if u use that as ur social media content u can use the SE as a phone as it is.
I just bought a IPhone SE 2nd gen after hating the Samsung s21 ultra. I have no regrets. It has the loudest speaker and has an ear piece where your ear is rather than up the top and expecting your ear to carry the noise. It’s simple, but just so functional
@SanctusBacchus when just using simply as a phone I would call the iPhone far superior. As a multi function device the S21 is far superior. I'd much rather carry around something half the weight and size when on the go.
Here we are after wwdc and after learning the iphone 7’s not gonna be supported with ios 16 I got a hell of a deal and bought mint condition SE2 for my mom to upgrade to
Hi I'm coming back to iPhone this iPhone SE 2020. I have the 6s rose gold back in the day and with my aunt's old phone when she upgraded. This is going to be a welcoming change from Android and from the 6s. I'm basically getting 6s if you think about it but just upgraded for 2020. The things that are changing from the 6s is that I'm getting wireless charging and the iPhone 11 chip but I'm losing headphones because now you have to have the lightning phones or get apples airpods. Now I also can go with the fake cheap affordable airpods rather than go with the expensive ones from Apple because I'll now have an iPhone and I'll now need the airpods. I can't wait to try now can't wait to play Pokemon go on and see how it does so happy to come back the iPhone after all those years of losing out and having to go to Android.
I’m a senior and I have an iPhone 12 pro max and the battery barely makes it. I also have an iPad Air fourth generation and an iPad Pro 12.9 the newest generation
I'm not following the industry that closely nowadays so I was a bit surprised when I heard that they'd be releasing a 2022 version with the same chassis. I thought that Apple had cheaped out. But I guess you're right that there's a market for a phone like this and many people will probably still buy it and will be perfectly happy with it. I still think that they cheaped out tho 😄
Honestly I'm more worried about the environmental impact of making so many phones.. like every year they come out with a new phone, and they make millions of it. How can the Earth withstand that? Just the mining alone for the materials cause a lot of impact on nature
Just bought a 2nd Gen SE for $200 with 256gb brand new. I hope it was worth it. I’ve always preferred touch id over Face ID just for the ease of use. I don’t like having a massive phone in my pocket either which is why I decided to get it. And honestly I don’t care too much about the camera quality because I use my dslr when I actually want good pictures lol.
I had the SE2 for a year and the battery was horrible lol, the battery health dropped to 86-84 in a year not to mention I got tired of the small size and wanted my first iPhone with no bezels, and I was also on a tight budget so I got the 11 new like 3 months back, nonetheless it definitely was worth it I have no regrets I’m happy 🔥
its because batteries degrade in charge cycles, and with a 1800 mAH battery, you are going from 100% to 20% much quicker,and thus requiring more charges. Also QI charging makes a lot of heat, and heat kills batteries fast. So once you hit that 81% battery health, and ios 16 comes out, the thing is going to drain so fast its not funny.
I really liked this when I originally got it but the battery was just so bad and I count handle that fat top and bottom Bessel for kore than 2 years so I upgraded to the 14 pro
Not even 2 years and my SE2's battery is down to 85 percent. Still, it charges up fast so that helps minimize the problem. Other than that, I've had no issues at all with it and it shows no signs of struggling with any apps I throw at it so I'm hoping to get another 2 years out of it. Gonna need a battery replacement before then though
This phone is more for like older people who don't use their phone all that often, who only do the most basic of things. I bought one but ended up handing it down to my mom as it's perfect for her.
7:53 Josh I’m actually around your age (im 21) but damn you kind of sounded like an oldhead when u said that no shade tho🤣💀 I don’t use tiktok but I think it’s still pretty common for people around our age to use social media just like younger kids lol. Because you know we actually grew up with social media in our teens, and we’re still young people with not much knowledge about the world as we’re starting to figure out stuff
I just bought one for 149 bucks at wal mart. Works fairly well to be honest. I use the iPhone to keep in touch with family and my android for work. Google just works better for business for me.
I still want a home button so this is the only iPhone I'd want. Maybe I'm just old fashioned though, because I still want a physical keyboard as well, and I might even switch to a flip phone.
There's a good chance a new iPhone SE hits this Spring- but whether it does or doesn't, the current SE 2 just isn't great value when the much better iPhone 11 is only $100 more. This is the perfect phone for a certain type of person, but I'd definitely wait and see what happens with the potential SE 3.
But people say maybe the se 3 would be either 450$ or 500$
Only worth it from carrier deals under 300
@@LebaneseGamer-PS5 kinda doubt it.
Yeah, the iPhone 11 is better overall in terms of pricing, specs and design..... The iPhone SE 2nd Gen would be a great phone if it was around $300, at its current price point.... It is worth it, the iPhone 11 has more ram, larger battery capacity, bigger screen and an additional lens..
2022 SE at 4.7 inches is dumb. 5.5 (like the 8+) makes sense
When the Aussie called the iPod touch the iPod “classic”, well, this is definitely the iPhone “classic”.
Hehe, you dingus
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I use this phone since launch and I really like it. Yes, the battery is a killer but I have learnt to live with it. In fact, it has helped me reduce my screen time, which was veeeery high!
I will get the battery replaced in the summer and hopefully it will last me for another two years!
omg yes! i have a 7 and the battery is trash which helped me reduce my screen time from almost 8-10 hours on my old phone to only 4-6
i will wait for the se 3 launch after that i decide which iphone i will buy
@@piipoo147 same
Overall I liked the phone but after having it for 1 year the battery health was down to 87% and I never used more then a 5 watt charger. Although I used a qi charger. In the end I couldn’t stand having to charge it all the time. I bought a iPhone 13 mini and I’m super happy.
Can totally understand that- great the 13 Mini is working well for you! Those are fantastic little phones, amazing what they're capable of.
My 12 mini is on 92% in 8 months lol
@@aedan2003 that's because of fast charging. apple is now subtly forcing people to use fast charging so battery health degrades faster so they will get the new iphone ever year
@@sammyexx They aren't "forcing" people. Every manufacture is promoting faster charging, and batteries degrade. Plus, the repair for batteries are only $50 USD so it's not even like you need to buy a new phone.
Samee 1 and 1/4 year and down at 86% health 💀
I liked my iphone 8--it fit in my hand which is not huge (but not mini either) and I was very used to the home button so when it suddenly died on me I looked for a clone and came up in 2021 with this SE being reviewed. And I could not be happier. If I have any complaint its not with the phone its with the constant ios updates that change my phone into a different phone that requires new learning. It's like when my lovely cleaning lady finishes cleaning and I go to find anything, it's not there anymore. I am grandpa age but I like to think I am young at heart and mind. I use my iphone to do something almost unheard of (excuse the pun)...I use it to call people and OK to text them. No games, no movies, I have not surrendered my real life and surroundings to a little box. I do use it to google. I find that very helpful. I use it in the car for directions. I find that very helpful. Except for the last function which is used in my case by plugging it into my car, the rest do indeed suck juice out of the battery. However, it is rare that I run out of said juice if I charge it overnight. And did I mention the home button? It's...homey. And I am content.
I like the small size of the SE2 but the battery life was what prevented me from buying it. I’ve had the XR for almost 3 years and it’s the best iPhone I’ve owned. Battery life is amazing!
You should check out the 11 pro max. That had an amazing battery life.
smaller screen, uses less battery
@@Stooch it’s opposite tho, se2 has the worst battery life of all new iPhones . Tbh smaller phones have smaller batteries too you have to see that, the bigger phones have bigger cameras
@@Stooch🤦
I bought the 11 right after launch to replace my iPhone 6, but the phone was way to heavy and big for me. After a week I switched back to my 6 and returned the 11. Back in November 2020 I decided to buy the SE since I did not like the 12 lineup either and I have not regret it ever since. Battery life is not an issue for me, I usually end the day with at least 40 % left with around 2-3 hours of screen time. Battery health is currently at 98 %.
There’s absolutely no way you actually traded the 11 back for the 6…. I still have my 6 until this day and that thing seems miles behind the 11 I have now, it’s also funny because I got rid of the SE2 simply because of the small size and bad battery, it dropped to 86-84 In only a year, Gotta say the 11 was a game changer for me, I love the size and no bezels, but everyone has their own taste and what they like apparently, I think thats crazy how we all have our own Preferences in different areas lol
Wow how can a person lie like this. Are u a apple se promoter or something lol
@@xonlytyrek3601 The size was the main issue for me. It was just too inconvenient to carry around such a large phone. The things I mainly do on my phone (calling, texting, listening to music, camera, reminders….) don‘t really benefit from a larger screen (except RUclips, but I don‘t watch a lot of YouTub on my phone).
I also had issues with FaceID, TouchID even on my iPhone 6 was more reliable for me than FaceID on the 11. But I‘m pretty sure I got a defective unit in this regard, since all my friends never had the issues I had with FaceID.
@@petermuller5031 interesting, your not really a hardcore user it seems so I can see why you don’t need those things, for me I’ve had the 5c 6 and se2, so all I’ve known are small iPhones, the 11 was my FIRST large iPhone, but i knew it was gonna be large hence why I got it, not to mention I like playing games and looking at RUclips videos with a full big display, so it’s perfect. As for the Face ID it can be inconvenient especially with a face mask, but it doesn’t really bother me lol
How is the idle battery drain on your SE? Does the battery drain too fast even when not in use?
Love the channel. Thank you for the great content!
I had the iPhone 11 and now I am using the SE and I like the SE better. 🖤 The performance is great, the battery is pretty good (I keep the brightness low, and close apps that I rarely use, and I will flip from light to dark mode) this phone has a lot for a budget phone. ❤️✌🏻 This phone has been amazing for me, great phone.
Great work! Your content is always very compelling, keep it up
I’m a big fan i hope you continue to pump out good vids like this
The intro music is so good haha nostalgic feel. Also I like how calm your voice is. I got this phone in new condition for 250.
My IPhone X was crushed by a truck tire so I decided to get the Se2 because the price was great. After buying the phone the battery began to plummet after a week or so, within 1 month battery health dropped to 96.
I then bought the iPhone 7 smart battery case and turned it into a decent phone. After you spend another $100 for the case after the 399 already spent you’re at $500 and should just get the base IPhone 12. I currently have the 12 pro max and it’s been my favorite phone ever thus far. No issues after 10 months.
I’ve had my se 2 for almost a year and it’s perfectly fine. My battery health is at 94% and I’m planning on getting it replaced because I find myself charging it more then two times a day. But other than that I recommend it.
I've been using iPhones since the introduction of the 5s and I haven't had any issues whatsoever with battery life in ANY of my phones. What is considered good battery life? I mean what do you expect? If you're watching RUclips or gaming, etc., on max brightness and volume, for hours on end, of course the battery is going drain, it's a battery. But for normal everyday or work use, battery life shouldn't be a concern (unless you're at 75% health). I'm on my phone for a considerable amount of time each day for work and there's still plenty of life left to watch RUclips and mess around on the internet. I've never had to put my phone on the charger until bedtime.
Watching this on my iPhone se 2020’ just bought it a week ago. Was using a 6” one plus 7 earlier
I love this small phone
This phone is perfect for my mother. I bought it for her when it first came out and she still loves it. She loves the button, she never wanted for the best features she just wanted a new iPhone and she loves how small it is even though she has the text size cranked up. Her battery life is starting to tank, but she still loves it.
I was seriously considering an SE2 to replace my SE1 that was getting rather long in the tooth by now (plus *that* phone's battery life, even when replaced was abysmal)... the 11 seemed nice, until I tried one out at a store and realized how darned huge it is... I've always liked the size of the 4.7" iPhones anyway
Unfortunately even over here, SE2 prices were still at $500 ish (iirc?), so I ended up settling for a regular XS - for the 3 months I've had it so far, I love it
I have an SE1 with 100% battery and an SE2 with 95% battery, and let me tell you that the difference in battery life is not big at all, both being pretty bad
I just got an SE 2020 this past weekend because it was on sale at Cricket for $50. $175 out the door with a $60 plan and activation and taxes. If you can get it for that, it’s an unbeatable deal. Battery life still isn’t too great but nothing a battery case won’t solve. Me personally I prefer Touch ID over Face ID. I’ve also noticed both sound and calls are much louder on the SE 2 than the iPhone 13 mini I have. Definitely will be selling the 13 mini and keeping the SE 2. I got it in white. I do think people obsess too much on cameras. I find it’s as great as any current iPhone. I literally couldn’t tell much of a difference taking a selfie on the SE versus the iPhone 13 mini. If you can get it on sale like I did I think this phone is an excellent value.
TBH, they gotta make the battery bigger if they're going to give it a15 and 5g
I’ve had the iPhone SE since August and it’s been good for me mostly overall but the battery sometimes through out the day can be inconsistent, sometimes it can have random drops
I had to get my mom the SE2 last year because her iPhone 5s straight up died. she has been enjoying the fact that it is small, not as small as the 5s but it's not as large as most phones today like my iPhone 12. The only thing she needs more storage because she takes a kot of pictures and videos and those have to go somewhere. Hope Apple still makes the 13mini next year.
I bought an SE (new in box), from my carrier, Cricket Wireless, in January. The price was right-$300.00 as ATT/Cricket was/is dumping them, and along with other carriers it may even be $250.00 for a new in box 128 GB. I had the previous SE 64 GB and the battery needed replacing; I didn't think it would get the iOS update this coming Fall, so I got it and it's been just fine for what I need/d (check emails, listen to 'net radio, watch RUclips on public WiFi, phone calls & texting).
Recently switched to IPhone 7 from an Android phone and it’s a holding out good for it’s age,but I’ll really appreciate better chip and faster charging,I think it’s a good value phone for about half of the original price nowadays. It’s a bit strange coming from an Android user,as I was used to near 7 inch screen, but I really like the form factor and it’s a good thing to know that Apple would support it for years to come.
I'll be interested in a higher-spec'd iPhone only if and when they bring back Touch ID and lose the notch. Frankly, I still miss the headphone jack.
I love the 2020 se, the only downside is the battery, I’m lucky if I get 5 hours or so without a charge
Yeah, just switched from a 6s to an SE after almost 5 years of use, went with it mainly because i don’t like FaceID. I rarely make phone calls, but use a wired jabra evolve headset with a USB adapter on my laptop. It was so easy to plug it in the jack and charge at the same time on the 6s. I thought i can go around that by using the usb camera adapter to plug in the headset, but no dice. It could play music through the headphones, and could record voice memos. But there is no way to use it during a phone call 😕
The SE is a bit faster and i appreciate the stereo speakers (despite the screen vibrations when playing music), but the usb headset limitation is something i didn’t expect, and makes me consider switching back to the 6s after changing its battery.
I had a lot of stuff with iphone jacks so I get it. BUT you can go on that all encompassing website that sounds like a jungle and get these mini lightening slot adapters, like 3 for ten bucks.
My parents and sister use this phone and they really love how it it.
I am still rocking my iPhone 6. Why? Because it does everything i want from a phone, sure its out of date and apps will stop working eventually, but for now, it works, it does what i want from an iPhone, i don't take pictures, i just brows around on facebook sometimes and send some imessages and whatsapp messages and that's it! If i ever need to upgrade, i think this SE 2 will be my next one. I also have a X, but it fell and my screen had green lines going across the display, so it was unuseable, i changed the screen for a soft oled one which wasn't that cheap, but i thought it would be at least as good as the old one, which it is, but only in the display kind of things, the phone has ghost touch problems now, and i don't want to open it up again just because its a nightmare to break that seal again, so the 6 it is!
I own and use the SE 2 I love it yes the battery life is the issue but I can’t complain glad I own a iPhone I love the size to and calls on it are great to everyone needs are going to differ.
Just purchased two of these for $160 each on eBay. Upgrading my parents 6 and 6S, should be quite an upgrade.
My friend bought this phone a few months after launch to replace his aging 6. He said the 11 was too big and expensive. Although he would sometimes ask for a powerbank if he forgets to bring one because of the marginal battery life.
I’m watching this video on my SE2 now and it’s been great since new I’ve had it since new and it’s a great upgrade from my iPhone 8 from my use cause it’s last about 12-14 hours of use during my work week and on weekends when I use it more it gets about 8-10 hours with video playback, music and calls
Damn.. my battery health is 92% but my se2 only lasts 4 hours
@@uzidayo my battery is 89% but with my usage that’s how long before I’m down to to 5% then I plug in I use a 20 watt charger so it charges up in about 2 hours.
@@evacalm39 he is talking about the battery health
Still using my SE (1st gen).
Love the compact size.
Hate the 16gb of storage lol!
I am selling the se 2 for just $200
128gb
Good condition
Send an email or reply to my comment and let’s negotiate
Same i will buy now used se2 for 190 euros with 128 gb space
haha i bought one of these for work (lots of standby) and i bought it for 180$ and it has 85% health left, it works fine. the big advantage of this phone is if the battery ever gets too bad then i can replace it quite easily and cheaply
I am actually thinking of going back to this design. It is easier to use and navigate with one hand. Also, part of it is me just being nostalgic for simpler times.
I get that , it`s where i am at . Simplicity & old skool .
I like ur review. Very honest
Most tech review. I’m not sure if they dont want to piss off apple or fans.
They always make it sound so Wishy washy like
If u don’t like it it’s not for u. It’s still good for what it is
Like they want to say don’t buy it but don’t want to say it out loud
Which I agree if the price is more reasonable but for most ppl who want cheap or smaller phone, they are better off long term to save for mini or even 12
Especially with deals and contracts
it’s already here! the 3rd Gen iPhone SE and I still have the original SE from 2016. and it still works , for me and I don’t load it up with so many apps like everyone does. and the camera is still fine , but that’s me. I will skip the Gen 2 for the iPhone SE 3rd gen this summer. because it will be 5G capable. But it’s my personal preference. By still rocking the 1st Gen SE 👍🏼
Great doggo, I mean great video!
Personally, I would love sacrificing some thinness for battery life. Maybe chunk it up, and make the camera bump flush, and fit a bigger battery in there.
I got an XR 128 gb but this one seems a really good second phone,I like the form factor too,it has its use cases,plus the price for second hand 64 gigs is pretty good nowadays.
How is the battery drain when idle or streaming music in background?
I have an iPhone 13 Pro and I bought this phone because I'm really a big fan of the home button and this design. My 13 Pro is too heavy in my opinion and I've really been enjoying the SE's smaller and lighter design. Yes the battery life compares nowhere near to the 13 Pro's but the phone last's me long enough to where when I'm near a charger again at around 60-50% I plug it in so when I pick it up to use it again it's fine to last me again to till I'm within that battery percentage. I like to plug my iPhone's in around under 70-50% to lessen the effects of battery degradation.
I’d only buy the SE2 and 11 on the second-hand market, but they’re still two of the small handful of choices for those 10% of us who can’t use OLED due to PWM problems.
5G on the SE3? They HAVE to improve the battery for that!
I still have my iPhone SE 2 in white as my phone. I got it the day before my 50th birthday on July 24th, 2020. The place that I got it at. It is still on display next to the SE 3. My next iPhone with be iPhone 14 in purple. I’m pretty good in typing on my iPhone.
I had the SE for a year and couldn’t stand the battery. I got myself a 13 and won’t get another phone for 4-5 years. I loved the retro design, finger print sensor, and the size. Unfortunately, the battery life is just not worth it.
My original SE served me well,even if it’s on the latest IOS when it’s not my main iPhone anymore
Had to use that due to the unfunctional screen on the SE 2020. Its decent to this age, except the battery ofc. Kinda bugs out on snaps sometimes on snapchat and google maps, but what dyu expect when it has 1gb of ram lol
I love my iPhone SE 2 had it since launch day never had an issue the whole time 😊
Awesome! With that A13 hopefully it'll continue to last you a long time :)
@@91Tech I also have it in the exact same color as the one in your video it’s my favorite color 😊
i also love it. and also had no problems because i dont use it for games...the usual insta/fb/mail/whatsapp makes no difference for me and its small, cute and sleek :-) also...im surrounded by chargers house, office, car and battery pack in the backpack so...no issue here
@@andreirau I don't think it would have a problem if you used it for games, either, besides maybe the screen size and/or battery life if you are on the go.
Honestly, I just got one, and that's only because my iPhone 7 just took a fatal dip in the pool (thanks, 9 year old kid up the street). The battery life is a non-issue, but i think it works great as the best bang for your buck refurbished for ~200 ish.
Watching this on my first gen SE :)
I bought my Iphone SE in December, in my opinion it was so worth it!
How's the battery?
@@dimitardimitrov1173 Its definitely not as good as newer phones, like it doesn’t do super well if you game on it, but doing normal stuff like scrolling on social media or texting can easily get you through a day.
Finally seeing this in my dream phone, iPhone SE 2, didn’t even know I could afford it a year back, now I have it. So proud of me and my decisions and apple too
How's it doing with the battery?
@@saichaitanya154 beacuase i am an engineering student, most of the time in tha day, the phone sits idle, i use it in evening for notes and youtube... so everyday i charge the battery around 90%, and at the end of the day, i have 50% left. pretty decent. although not reliable when going out for events where you need to use maps and other apps, i keep the powerbank or charger with me. my batter health is at 88%
@@hemanthkumarar how long it took to reach 88% battery health?
I currently have the 13 pro max and an unboxing video of it on my channel. I think ima sit this one out and upgrade next year and I want the black one!!
I just got one a month ago for the hell of it,got a new battery for free and I get about 5/5.5 SOT not too bad for a small phone
I bought the iPhone SE to replace my iPhone 6s about a month ago. It has been terrific! The only somewhat downside is the battery. But that’s it, it does almost everything my sisters iPhone 13 pro does! 👍
What’s wrong with the battery life
Bought the iPhone se gen 2 today...wish me luck with this phone. I've always been an android guy but couldn't resist this phone for 99.99
This was the best iPhone since it brought back home button and had internals of iPhone 11
I bought an as new customer return iPhone SE 2020 this year for £229. It still has 100% battery capacity. I do not have 5G in my county and so would not have benefitted from the slightly faster iPhone SE 2022 5G. My iPhone SE 2020 is faster than most Android flagship phones and so is fast enough for me. The only downside is the small 4.7 inch LCD display. LCD is poorer than OLED but I did not think that it was worth paying three times as much for an iPhone 13 mini.
my company gave these to us as work phones, im surprised how fast and usable these are. Doesnt feel any slower than my iPhone 12 tbh
I mean it it is technically just an iPhone 11, which in itself is only a gen behind the 12. Should be snappy for the years to come
I'm looking forward to September to see which small iPhone we actually gonna get
iPhone SE 3 or iPhone 14 Mini
@@MarcosFMolina sad sad:(
I am quite the unique person and I want stuff that most people don’t want.
So for me the 6S in its small size, durability, 3D touch (the beat feature ever) and a headphone jack even if it is slow it Absolutely dominates every newer and old iPhone in features and durability.
And it’s not slow! Even if it is not the fastest.
Oh AND it is easily fixable!
So yeah, 6S is the perfect iPhone for me.
And that’s why.
If apple were to realese a new se I would honestly gun for iPhone 11 users and buyers by making a phone with a XR or 11 design and camera but with the processor of the iPhone 13
I’ll take the home button and the size over an iPhone 11. Just had a new Apple certified battery installed on my two year old iPhone 8 so I should be good for two more years of updates no slow downs on the iPhone 8 it’s running great. I was going to get one of these SE2’s or wait for the third one but with a brand new battery I’m good to go.
Wow we have amogus and even Twitter reference (he said ratio)
Great content as always!
An iPhone se that has the internals of the iPhone 13 and the build quality of an iPhone xr is something that I would love to see from apple
I think that the battery health, I think you could hold of on replacing the battery until its health reaches 59% or lower. 80% is still good.
I got the iPhone se 2 and it is amazing
I just bought one of these for $150. I'm downsizing from a 6 inch Android. Never thought I would be excited for a smaller phone but I really am lol
i have the phone and i love it besides the battery
By now most people have two phones on hand so having this SE as a personal and an android as a work phone can work well.
Also most have an iPad so if u use that as ur social media content u can use the SE as a phone as it is.
My brother got the se 2 for $90 new from straight talk. He was upgrading from a 6 so it was worth it.
I just bought a IPhone SE 2nd gen after hating the Samsung s21 ultra. I have no regrets. It has the loudest speaker and has an ear piece where your ear is rather than up the top and expecting your ear to carry the noise. It’s simple, but just so functional
What a massive downgrade. Some people are crazy.
@SanctusBacchus when just using simply as a phone I would call the iPhone far superior. As a multi function device the S21 is far superior.
I'd much rather carry around something half the weight and size when on the go.
Here we are after wwdc and after learning the iphone 7’s not gonna be supported with ios 16 I got a hell of a deal and bought mint condition SE2 for my mom to upgrade to
Perfect 1st phone for high or middle school students.
I honestly think it is, it’s not a bad phone yet not the best phone, and it’s pretty much just for people who want a home button iphone
I just got mine from my dad I am saving up for an 11 because of the battery life but it’s pretty good
Hi I'm coming back to iPhone this iPhone SE 2020. I have the 6s rose gold back in the day and with my aunt's old phone when she upgraded. This is going to be a welcoming change from Android and from the 6s. I'm basically getting 6s if you think about it but just upgraded for 2020. The things that are changing from the 6s is that I'm getting wireless charging and the iPhone 11 chip but I'm losing headphones because now you have to have the lightning phones or get apples airpods. Now I also can go with the fake cheap affordable airpods rather than go with the expensive ones from Apple because I'll now have an iPhone and I'll now need the airpods. I can't wait to try now can't wait to play Pokemon go on and see how it does so happy to come back the iPhone after all those years of losing out and having to go to Android.
I’m watching this one one rn so yeah it’s pretty good
The SE-series is the perfect phone series’s for people how want a small phone . I really don’t get why the android market do not use his Chance.
Because not a lot of people want a small phone. Plus bigger phone means bigger screen and bigger battery, which people often care about most.
I’m a senior and I have an iPhone 12 pro max and the battery barely makes it. I also have an iPad Air fourth generation and an iPad Pro 12.9 the newest generation
Does se2 have 0.5 camera lens?
I'm not following the industry that closely nowadays so I was a bit surprised when I heard that they'd be releasing a 2022 version with the same chassis. I thought that Apple had cheaped out. But I guess you're right that there's a market for a phone like this and many people will probably still buy it and will be perfectly happy with it. I still think that they cheaped out tho 😄
Honestly I'm more worried about the environmental impact of making so many phones.. like every year they come out with a new phone, and they make millions of it. How can the Earth withstand that? Just the mining alone for the materials cause a lot of impact on nature
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincesstrue
I love it
My iPhone 12 mini still has 97% battery capacity after 6 months
I'm once again asking for a ipad 6 review pls
SE 2 generation is nice but iPhone 11 it's better RAM memory and camera performance 👌🏻
Just bought a 2nd Gen SE for $200 with 256gb brand new. I hope it was worth it. I’ve always preferred touch id over Face ID just for the ease of use. I don’t like having a massive phone in my pocket either which is why I decided to get it. And honestly I don’t care too much about the camera quality because I use my dslr when I actually want good pictures lol.
Where did you get your phone from? Sounds like a great deal!
I had the SE2 for a year and the battery was horrible lol, the battery health dropped to 86-84 in a year not to mention I got tired of the small size and wanted my first iPhone with no bezels, and I was also on a tight budget so I got the 11 new like 3 months back, nonetheless it definitely was worth it I have no regrets I’m happy 🔥
That’s the only flaw with the phone. it’s great in every other aspect, except the battery life.
@@psychem7758 that and the size for sure, I just couldn’t take the old look anymore, besides that it was still a good phone, I enjoyed my time with it
its because batteries degrade in charge cycles, and with a 1800 mAH battery, you are going from 100% to 20% much quicker,and thus requiring more charges.
Also QI charging makes a lot of heat, and heat kills batteries fast.
So once you hit that 81% battery health, and ios 16 comes out, the thing is going to drain so fast its not funny.
I really liked this when I originally got it but the battery was just so bad and I count handle that fat top and bottom Bessel for kore than 2 years so I upgraded to the 14 pro
Great video Josh, to be honest, I don’t think the iPhone SE three is worth it.. I would buy this one instead.
Not even 2 years and my SE2's battery is down to 85 percent. Still, it charges up fast so that helps minimize the problem. Other than that, I've had no issues at all with it and it shows no signs of struggling with any apps I throw at it so I'm hoping to get another 2 years out of it. Gonna need a battery replacement before then though
Not really as it drains almost as fast.
How do you get a battery replacement
Hey I found one for $100 should I get it
It's not clear why they don't reinvent the Home button with each new model, but it's still the best feature for me.
This phone is more for like older people who don't use their phone all that often, who only do the most basic of things. I bought one but ended up handing it down to my mom as it's perfect for her.
7:53 Josh I’m actually around your age (im 21) but damn you kind of sounded like an oldhead when u said that no shade tho🤣💀
I don’t use tiktok but I think it’s still pretty common for people around our age to use social media just like younger kids lol. Because you know we actually grew up with social media in our teens, and we’re still young people with not much knowledge about the world as we’re starting to figure out stuff
I feel like I would be who the se2 would be perfect for. I don’t use my phone for much maybe 3-3.5 hours a day. I just don’t like the bezels.
I know this is completely off-topic, but hello fellow Vancouverite!
I just bought one for 149 bucks at wal mart. Works fairly well to be honest. I use the iPhone to keep in touch with family and my android for work. Google just works better for business for me.
I love my iPhone se 2020 aside from the battery life
I still want a home button so this is the only iPhone I'd want. Maybe I'm just old fashioned though, because I still want a physical keyboard as well, and I might even switch to a flip phone.
I also don't want the massive phones they have nowadays, and the swipe gestures cramp my hands.
@@purplehello98 honestly fair! Those who prefer this design are a lot more common than I think many of us "techies" realize.
@@purplehello98 unfortunately I've yet to find a flip phone that isn't huge and bulky made for old people. :(
Should I buy it for $135 condition new
imagine if the 3rd gen SE added back the headphone jack. might work out if they discontinue the first gen and 6s
I wish.