Testseek.co.uk have collected 533 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone SE 2016 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone SE 2016 .
March 2016
(83%)
533 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
58 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The iPhone SE's biggest draw is its size – and I know
That's obvious. But if it weren't for the fact it's so easily operated one-handed
It would be impossible to see why Apple made this phone at all
The smaller size definitely feels great in the hand a
A small
Hand-friendly design. Solid speed. Good front and rear cameras. More built-in storage (up to 128GB). The lowest priced iPhone you can buy
Powerful for the price
Excellent 12MP camera & 4K
Easy to recommend
Compact design
IPhone 6S power
Affordable price point
Small screen with powerful spec
Strong camera
Good battery life
Stunning AMOLED display
Brilliant camera in all conditions
Newly waterproofed body
Oneday battery
Good rear camera
Decent screen
Easy to hold
Easy to fit in a pocket
Fits in existing iPhone 5 accessories
Amazing Performance
Excellent Camera
Great Battery Life
Market-Leading Ecosystem
Portable
Compact body
Great camera
Excellent performance
Solid battery life
A9 processor makes it as fast as iPhone 6s
Sleek portable chassis
Affordable (by iPhone standards)
Easy to use onehanded
Similar camera to iPhone 6s
Stylish design
Powerful
Cheap for an iPhone
Perfect for using onehanded
Incredible performance
Price
Small size will suit a certain audience
Feature set means plenty of power
Accessible price point
Lightweight frame
Low price for iPhone
Great performance
Great battery life
Gorgeous build quality
Compact without compromise
It's a bargain. for an iPhone
Premium design
latest version of iOS
Decent display
Surprisingly good battery life
Market-leading camera
Sensible size
Lengthy battery life
Good quality camera
Fast
One of the only 4in phones available
Still attractive
Just as powerful as the iPhone 6S
Cheap for the specs
Superb camera
Cute
Retro design
Easy to hold and use one-handed
Small but powerful
Good camera
Latest version of iOS
The editors didn't like
The design of the phone isn't ‘iconic' – it's dated. There's no reason Apple couldn't have created a smaller version of the iPhone 6S other than saving money – while that cost has been passed onto the consumer
It would have been amazing to see a new phon
Older giant-bezel design and limited screen size are love-it-or-hate-it. Hardware hasn't changed since its 2016 debut
Needs a new design
No 32GB option
No expandable storage
No 3D Touch
Screen still low res
Front cam still 1.2MP
Contrast could be better
Audio lacks in dynamics and subtlety
Expensive
It's a fingerprint magnet
Not as enticing as the S7 Edge
Very small screen
Edges are hard on hands
Looks like an iPhone 5 or 5S
Selfie camera isn't great
No expandable storage or removable battery
Design is looking a bit old these days
Display isn't great
Might be a bit pricy for some
16GB model is pointless
Average screen
Poor front-facing camera
No 3D Touch or other exciting flagship features
First generation Touch ID
Same frontfacing camera as iPhone 5s
Only 1.2MP front camera
Average battery life
Might be too small
No 3D touch
Not a new design
Small size won't be for all - can feel crammed on screen
Published: 2016-04-08, Author: Juan , review by: Pocketnow.com
Screaming performance, Very good main camera, Excellent headphone audio, Very good battery life
SubHD resolution screen a bit disappointing in 2016
This isn't a crown jewel phone. The iPhone 7 is months away for that distinction. The SE isn't really built to blaze new territory, as much as it is designed to service a market which the 5S could no longer fulfill. Viewed by that criteria, this phone i...
Published: 2016-04-08, Author: Tim , review by: makeuseof.com
Don't write it off just because it's smaller and looks like the iPhone 5, but be prepared to admit you may have outgrown the dated 4″ screen since Apple introduced larger displays...
Super compact and light, Glamorous screen, Topshelf performance, Intuitive, efficient and reliable software experience, Comes with bestinclass earphones
Old design is old and not ergonomic, Loudspeaker is not deep enough, Base model has only 16 GB memory
One of the most unique things about the Apple iPhone SE is that it's in a class of its own: there is no other phone of such size that's even remotely as powerful. It's the only high-end mini phone you can find on the market, safe for the Sony Xperia Z5 Co...
Published: 2016-04-06, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
A familiar design that is compatible with current accessories and still feels great to hold and carry around, Great performance courtesy of the Apple A9, 2GB of RAM, and other internal upgrades, Same camera as the iPhone 6S, including 4K video support, At
Storage maxes out at 64GB while the bigger models offer 128GB, Display isn't as high-quality as the ones in the 6 and 6S, Small screen can feel cramped when typing or trying to edit video or images, Missing a couple of 6S features, including the faster To
Published: 2016-04-04, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: As a tiny-fisted, lady pockets rocking iPhone 6 user, I have been very excited about the iPhone SE. Im not the only one. As soon as people hear I have it, they implore me to whip it out. We hold our phones together like boys in the locker room and compar...
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Published: 2016-04-04, Author: Phil , review by: ilounge.com
A smaller, lighter iPhone. Reasonably priced. Users with smaller hands should find it easy to use. Familiar 5s design is still an attractive winner. Upgraded internals (A9, M9, 2GB of RAM) allow phone to leap past the iPhone 5s and compete with the iPhone
Smaller phone means smaller display. Not introducing any new technology. No 128GB option, and we wouldn't recommend the base 16GB option to anyone at this point. No 3D Touch. Outdated FaceTime camera. Onscreen keyboard harder to use for those with larger
Pros: A smaller, lighter iPhone. Reasonably priced. Users with smaller hands should find it easy to use. Familiar 5s design is still an attractive winner. Upgraded internals (A9, M9, 2GB of RAM) allow phone to leap past the iPhone 5s and compete with the...
Published: 2016-04-04, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Did you love the iPhone 5s and rue the day Apple switched from crisp edges to comely curves on the iPhone 6? You'll probably approve of the iPhone SE, then, which goes excavating in the graveyard of Apple's design labs and comes up with a barely-changed r...
Published: 2016-04-02, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
Speedy A9 CPU and high-quality 12MP camera are high-end, The iPhone 5s design never went out of style, Ultra-long battery life in a compact size, Plenty of cases and accessories designed for 5/5s still fit, Starting price of $399 is outstanding
No 128GB storage option, Slower Touch ID, lower-res FaceTime camera, and no 3D Touch, Screen isn't as bright or crisp as iPhone 6s, Where to buy, Before you buy a new iPhone SE, see AppleInsider's comprehensive trade-in guide to find out where you can get
We think most users will have a love-it-or-hate-it reaction to the iPhone SE — either you prefer the smaller 4-inch screen size, or you're willing to sacrifice one-handed use for a bigger and more impressive display on the iPhone 6s. That makes reviewing...
Still a lovely design, high quality casing, as fast as the iPhone 6s, great camera
Tiny screen by today's standards
The iPhone SE is a hard phone to pin down--it's hugely smaller than anything else currently on the market. Do folks want that? You reading this will vote with your wallets. It's as fast as the much more expensive iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and it has the same...
Abstract: The SE is the little iPhone that could. With a 4-inch screen and the body of an iPhone 5s, it fits in my pockets better than my iPhone 6s, and it’s easier to use one-handed. But it doesn’t compromise much over its bigger, more expensive siblings...
