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Apple iPhone SE 32 GB Unlocked Gold
Last Updated: February 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
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799
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Device Compatibility
165verizon, apple, unlocked, phone, se
+71%
-29%
" ... I love the phone. ... "
" ... I got a new phone!! ... "
" ... I connected the phone to my Verizon network, so everything was good on that end. ... "
" ... The phone was just as it was described! ... "
" ... Great little phone for those of us who don't feel the need to be continually upgrading. ... "
" ... The phone works great, without any problem Till now. ... "
" ... This is a new, unlocked, iPhone. ... "
" ... This is my third iPhone I've purchased on Amazon and they're 3/3 ... "
Product Reliability
73months, problems, month, iphone, week
+60%
-40%
" ... works fine till now, like new ... "
" ... I've had the phone working for 2 weeks now, and so far so good. ... "
" ... No problems at all. ... 2 month now and still going. ... "
" ... Bought it used, and after 6 months, it's still fast and running smooth as if it was new. ... "
" ... The product arrived quickly and working perfectly. ... "
" ... Working good so far, five stars! ... "
" ... No issues and I’ve had it 4 months. ... "
" ... Replaced with different device altogether. ... "
Marketplace
68amazon, described, exactly as described, time, came
+78%
-22%
" ... fast shipping overseas ... I strongly recommend buyingfrom seller. ... "
" ... Product came as described. ... Brand new and genuine. ... "
" ... Exactly as described in the details zone of the product. ... "
" ... Great product and seller. ... "
" ... very good, thanks ... "
" ... Great product, everything as described. ... "
" ... thank you very much. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Software Platform
62apple, ios, android, verizon, locked
+55%
-45%
" ... It's good that Apple understands advantage of this size/shape and continues it's production with updated hardware, hopefully this line of iPhone 5 shaped iPhones will be continued by Apple in the future as well. ... "
" ... I finally switched from Android to iPhone, and I love this phone. ... "
" ... With this phone, I can have an iPhone 4S style experience on totally newer hardware. ... "
" ... I did an encrypted backup of my old iPhone 5 and restored the backup to the new phone, then upgraded to IOS 12.1. ... "
" ... Awsome phone clean and all unlocked device couldn't ask for a better buy. ... "
" ... Absolutely no problems, I'm a new (late) comer to the world of smart phones. ... "
" ... I use the phone for working purposes so I dont need a fancy Iphone X as I only use the standard apps. ... "
" ... Still prefer some android aspects but overall this is a pretty good phone 9/10 would buy again ... "
Delivery
51delivery, delivered, received, condition, good condition
+94%
-6%
" ... all new and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Product arrived ahead of shipping schedule. ... "
" ... My new SE delivered in a good condition! ... "
" ... It arrived on time and works perfectly. ... "
" ... but when arrived i found like new device ... "
" ... great condition and well packaged. ... And did I mention quick delivery! ... "
" ... What was delivered is what was ordered for. ... "
" ... I order this, it was used but in an excelent condition. ... "
Price
41money, iphone, cost, waste, reasonable
+88%
-12%
" ... There are many people who prefer the size and price. ... "
" ... No problem, same thing with lower price . ... "
" ... No problems, save your money! ... "
" ... It's incredibly fast and comes at an amazing price (paid $130 for a used but like-new device). ... "
" ... Sooner Soft Electronics is where I bought this phone @ a great price. ... "
" ... The iPhone is in excellent condition and the price couldn't be better ... "
" ... Great price and well worth it. ... "
" ... the price is reasonable, but the shipping price is not that cheap for me. ... "
Size
36phone, small, pocket, smaller, phones
+100%
" ... For a small fast iPhone this is the best. ... "
" ... I like the size. ... "
" ... It's the perfect size. ... "
" ... I also prefer the smaller size. ... "
" ... This phone satisfy my needs for a sleek, efficient, compact phone. ... "
" ... All the technology of the iPhone 6 wrapped into the small package of the SE :) ... "
" ... Small and sleek and loaded with the features I need. ... "
" ... fits in your pocket! ... "
SIM
35sim, verizon, unlocked, store, insert
+57%
-43%
" ... It came in original Apple packaging, was unlocked and worked with my Sim card immediately, and is exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... No issues with the unlocked system recognizing my SIM ... "
" ... Put my sim card in from AT&T and it works fine. ... "
" ... Works with my Verizon SIM card. ... "
" ... Since i had bought the sim card in-store when I initially tried to get service activated, the activation went through fine and was working for me before I was off the phone with Customer Support. ... "
" ... Unlocked is nice for travel too, worked with my existing sim card right out of the box <3 ... "
" ... Transfering between phones was an easy process and ordering a sim card was also simple. ... "
" ... Set It up with my SIM card flawlessly. ... "
Battery Life
34life, charge, lasts, charged, battery health
+68%
-32%
" ... Battery health showed 92%, which is pretty good for a used device. ... "
" ... Battery life is a plus and it lasts for an entire day using wifi. ... "
" ... Battery charge could be quicker and last longer otherwise good reliable phone and meets most needs ... "
" ... This arrived in excellent condition, and the battery utility shows the battery health at 100%. ... "
" ... I don't have to worry about it dying overnight. ... "
" ... Brand new battery (35 charge cycles) ... "
" ... This is a small iPhone that has very great features such as Touch ID to open, excellent front and back camera, great battery life (the battery lasts the whole day so you can charge it at night while sleeping). ... "
" ... Phone came in great condition but does not hold charge at all. ... "
Display Clarity
26small, size, smaller, display, touchscreen
+62%
-38%
" ... I love that the SE is smaller for my tiny hands, but it's just too small of a screen if you plan to use it for more than just a phone. ... "
" ... Of course the screen is a little small, however the phone is brand new and the gps works perfectly! ... "
" ... Was very pleased that it only had minor scratches on back of phone, but screen was perfect quality. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it if you don't need a big screen. ... "
" ... Screen size is a tad too small, but overall phone feels comfortable to use. ... "
" ... If you like a smaller phone with, of course, a smaller screen, this will work for you. ... "
" ... I like this size screen, did not want any larger. ... "
" ... I prefer the smaller screen sizes for a cell phone. ... "
Build Quality
25brand new, iphone, wrapped, shrink, scratch
+80%
-20%
" ... The iPhone SE unlocked, 64 gig, rose gold, is the one I purchased. ... "
" ... Not a single scratch and looks and works just like new! ... "
" ... new, unused (to my knowledge), and shrink wrapped in factory box. ... "
" ... Bought it for my little brother back in May and it came new with the plastic wrap still around it, he loved it. ... "
" ... All the technology of the iPhone 6 wrapped into the small package of the SE :) ... "
" ... The rose gold color was a great choice and I really like the look though I do not see it much because it is protected. ... "
" ... 1) The phone looks and feels brand new ... 3) Additional pieces of equipment are YES OEM ... "
" ... Very Satisfied there were a couple very minor scratches but it went right in the case never to be seen again I expected as much from a used non refurbished phone. ... "
Fit
23se, pocket, fits, size, iphone 6s
+83%
-17%
" ... I like that the SE is cheaper than the iPhone 6s and 7 models. ... "
" ... The very same nice and familiar shape of iPhone 5! ... "
" ... This iphone SE was sold as a new phone and came all wrapped up like it was new. ... "
" ... I wanted a phone that could easily fit in my pocket. ... "
" ... The iPhone works perfectly well. ... "
" ... Fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... The iPhone SE meets and surpasses all my needs in a phone. ... "
" ... I'm a fan of the 5s so this fits perfect for me. ... "
Returns
22send it back, returned, replacement, amazon, try
+14%
-86%
" ... Unfortunately, we are already out of the return period for this phone, and cannot return it to the vendor. ... "
" ... Return it quick, as I believe they have a 10 day return policy. ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... sad to have to ship it ... "
" ... I brought it to the store and they couldn't help me either. ... "
" ... It was not new, it was refurbished. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I bought it and now I have to send it back and have to pay the return shipping. ... "
" ... If not will try to return it. ... "
Charging
22charge, charging, came, battery, charged
+68%
-32%
" ... Phone came in great condition but does not hold charge at all. ... "
" ... It came in original packaging sealed from the factory with charger and earbuds. ... When I first turned it on the battery was dead but after charging it and restoring from Icloud it works fine. ... "
" ... Everything was in the package--charger and earphones. ... "
" ... The box was sealed appropriately and came with head phones and a charger. ... Also it came fully charged which is always a bonus. ... "
" ... Excellent cell phone, came as described by the seller, came well protected with a plastic sheet included the charger and USB cable, I am very happy with the phone and it worked perfectly in Ecuador (Claro , Movistar and CNT) ... "
" ... The phone is brand new and had the charger with the wall USB and headphones - as with any Apple product. ... "
" ... Charges quickly and lasts days. ... "
" ... This phone is the perfect solution, and as icing on the cake, it charges very quickly as well. ... "
Design
21look, new, like new, brand new, beautiful
+100%
" ... Look no further. ... "
" ... looks brand new. ... "
" ... This phone was in awesome shape. ... If you are looking for something similar look for SoonerSoft Electronics - If you end up not being satisfied they will work with you ... "
" ... Not a single scratch and looks and works just like new! ... "
" ... 1) The phone looks and feels brand new ... "
" ... i really like this phone works like new and it very cute . ... "
" ... small and sleek. ... "
" ... Says good on the description but the phone looks practically new! ... "
Product As Described
19exactly as described, product, item, exactly as advertised, came
+95%
-5%
" ... It was as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described in the details zone of the product. ... "
" ... Everything was as described. ... "
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... It came as described. ... "
" ... exactly as described ... "
" ... It was as described. ... "
Call quality
17calls, hear, talk, sprint, locked
+41%
-59%
" ... Hearing aids cut on and off ... "
" ... Could hardly hear the caller on the other end. ... "
" ... Piece of junk top sticks all the time cuts off my calls ... "
" ... Phone was locked on sprint ... "
" ... Phone was assigned to Tracfone carrier. ... "
" ... The phone would not unlock and we had to return it, despite countless calls to various customer services. ... "
" ... You can only talk through the speaker. ... "
" ... I've been 2 weeks without getting any calls, making any calls, getting any text messages or sending it. ... "
Defective Delivery
16came, box, brand new, scratches, looked
+63%
-38%
" ... Came in great condition. ... "
" ... The phone was in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Phone looked brand new: no scratches. ... "
" ... The phone came in the original packaging, unopened and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Excellent condition - not a scratch! ... "
" ... Bought it in a 'fair' condition and it came as in a 'very good' condition. ... "
" ... no scratches and the device came with orginal box ... "
" ... The condition was really good for a refurbished phone. ... "
Screen Protection
16scratches, screen protector, glass, brand new, showed
+38%
-63%
" ... Within 6 months of purchase, the phone screen started to come up. ... "
" ... Not long ago, I accidentally drop it, the glass break. ... "
" ... Phone OK, but screen cracked by itself after 3 months (was not dropped or squashed). ... "
" ... I have been very careful with this (since I haven't put the screen protector on yet) so these issues aren't related to any accidents since I've had it. ... "
" ... It is not unlocked and the phone is curved. ... "
" ... Has dead spots on screen. ... "
" ... At other times, the phone would jump from screen to screen with little or no prompting. ... "
" ... I think it have been refurbished because there are scratches in the edge of the iPhone. ... In additional, there is a scratch in the screen. ... "
Camera
13pictures, takes, phone, wonderful, upgraded
+100%
" ... Camera works well. ... "
" ... The Pictures Speak for Themselves ... "
" ... Camera takes great photos. ... "
" ... The phone upgraded to the current IOS and the camera is far better than the model I was using. ... "
" ... It takes good pictures. ... That takes some excellent pictures. ... My camera is great . ... the 8's camera is that much better. ... "
" ... I love the improved camera, which is now my only camera. ... "
" ... Camera is pretty good and the phone operates quickly. ... "
" ... The pictures are pretty good ... "
For Kids
12loves, daughter, son, year, niece
+100%
" ... My niece loves it! ... "
" ... Our daughter LOVES IT ... "
" ... Got if for my daughter for a college graduation present. ... "
" ... My daughter loves her phone. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 12 year old niece last Christmas. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my 17 year old grandson. ... "
" ... Nice phone my son love it ... "
" ... Thank you for a great phone and a happy child on Christmas morning! ... "
Apps
12app, ios, whatsapp, apple, aids
+83%
-17%
" ... (It does so much more than my LG did, which didn't even have enough memory at 8K to update the few apps I used any further.) ... "
" ... There is plenty of space for every app I could ever use or need and it runs quickly and smoothly. ... "
" ... I guess that could be because of the apps getting downloaded and account sync during the setup. ... "
" ... The switch from Windows to iOS was a little bit of a learning curve, but I seem to be coming along nicely. ... "
" ... I went with the iPhone because I wear hearing aids and there is an awesome app that lets you make adjustments to the aids. ... "
" ... I use the phone for working purposes so I dont need a fancy Iphone X as I only use the standard apps. ... "
" ... This iPhone has great stats in hardware benchmarks. ... "
" ... Now the battery life seems to be pretty normal to me, running email, whatsapp, facebook, browsing the internet between 6-8 hours before a new charge. ... "
Comfort
12smaller, comfortable, taking, size, shape
+83%
-17%
" ... Screen size is a tad too small, but overall phone feels comfortable to use. ... "
" ... I was terrified at first for ordering second hand electronics, but now I’m at ease. ... "
" ... This phone was in awesome shape. ... "
" ... It's perfect for my smaller hands - especially when you only want to text one-handed. ... "
" ... Can handle it with 1 hand ... "
" ... I love my "blue tooth ears"! ... "
" ... 5 stars for taking the stress and frustration out of an unexpected but very necessary purchase. ... "
" ... Lets cross our fingers ... "
As Gift
11christmas, present, bought, loved, phone
+73%
-27%
" ... Was a holiday gift so its only been a month now . ... "
" ... Got it for her Christmas present ... "
" ... A bday gift for my daughter, she loved it. ... "
" ... Got if for my daughter for a college graduation present. ... "
" ... Bought it as gift ... "
" ... Mom loved this for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my Brother. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my wife and she loved it! ... "
Sound Quality
11speaker, static noise, speakers, music, crackling
+18%
-82%
" ... The headphones made cheap crackling static noises when changing the volume. ... "
" ... Now the speaker is starting to fail. ... At first it would cause a loud crackling sound when recording videos, which isn’t too bad because I don’t take many vids. ... "
" ... Please purchase a phone from this listing at your own risk as you may end up like me with a sub-par product you'll need to return. ... "
" ... the audio does not work. ... "
" ... speaker did not work properly ... "
" ... You can only talk through the speaker. ... "
" ... Speaker cuts in and out. ... speakers sound like they are broken, distorting. ... "
Overall performance
11speed, smooth, performance, 6, small
+100%
" ... A fast and reliable system that does it all. ... "
" ... super lightening speed shipping . ... "
" ... Bought it used, and after 6 months, it's still fast and running smooth as if it was new. ... "
" ... Has the speed of a 6 and runs and updates with the current ISO . ... "
" ... Smooth changeover from my other phone!!! ... "
" ... Very fast and nothing wrong ... "
" ... It is so so fast. ... "
" ... It’s small, powerful and does the job well. ... "
ISP
10work with verizon, sprint, compatible, att, provider
+30%
-70%
" ... DO NOT BUY LOCKED TO SPRINT ... "
" ... Not comparable with Verizon. ... "
" ... This also means I will possibly have trouble putting it on my Verizon plan and using it. ... "
" ... My current carrier is Sprint and they were not able activate the open online. ... "
" ... Doesn't work with Verizon as advertised. ... "
" ... Will not work with Verizon. ... "
Memory
9storage, plenty, gb, 64 gb, unlocked
+100%
" ... Good reception in all remote location as you might expect from iPhone, great camera, and plenty of storage. ... "
" ... It handles everything I need it to, it never seems to go slow and has plenty of storage space for regular use. ... "
" ... It has an A9 chip and 32GB of memory, so plenty of horsepower for a user like me. ... "
" ... Lots of storage space. ... "
" ... Glad I got the 64 gb version. ... "
" ... I was glad to have found this since the apple website and none of the apple stores in my area carries the 64 GB model of the iPhone SE. ... "
Original Product
8original, refurbished, packaging, new, fake fake fake
+50%
-50%
" ... I doubt this is a fake product. ... "
" ... Fake, fake, fake. ... Every single thing in that box was fake. ... They even had the Apple stickers in there, clearly fake. ... They looked it over -- and said it's a fake. ... Fake, fake, fake. ... "
" ... Reported as stolen. ... "
" ... It was not new, it was refurbished. ... "
Volume
7speaker, volume, loud, talk, static
+14%
-86%
" ... The headphones made cheap crackling static noises when changing the volume. ... "
" ... Seems to work but has a loud rattle like something is loose . ... "
" ... The lower volume key doesn't work. ... "
" ... speaker did not work properly ... "
" ... You can only talk through the speaker. ... "
" ... Speaker cuts in and out. ... "
Network
7antenna, wifi, service, phone
+71%
-29%
" ... I think the antenna works better. ... "
" ... Lightweight, hardly ever freezes on me, and the network connection is very good. ... "
" ... It shows “no service” randomly then back to service in places I have had excellent coverage such as work or home. ... "
" ... The phone is picking up Wi-Fi signals and runs smoothly. ... "
" ... I replaced an Iphone 5 with this model and get a much better signal anywhere in my house ... "
Controls
6screen, key, home, accessing, work
+33%
-67%
" ... The home button felt very spongy, not firm like other Apple phones. ... "
" ... The first thing to go was the screen lock button. ... "
" ... The lower volume key doesn't work. ... "
" ... The larger phone never worked too too well, and when I had to change the screen, it was downhill from there when the home button finally called it quits. ... "
Cleaning
6phone, nice, unlocked
+83%
-17%
" ... I was able to carefully breakup the substance and clean the earpiece. ... "
" ... It was good in relatively clean condition. ... "
" ... Very nice clean no scratches . ... "
" ... the phone is very nice looking and clean. ... "
" ... Awsome phone clean and all unlocked device couldn't ask for a better buy. ... "
Setup
5units, store, setup, time, order
+60%
-40%
" ... For my order process, there are some misunderstanding on the order, but the seller representative is very patient and professional, did great support and solved this. ... "
" ... I was concerned about buying this because I had read stories about 'demo' units, but this phone was clearly new. ... Everything works as it should, there is no 'demo' software in evidence. ... "
For Travel
5got, video, phone, 4k
+100%
" ... Brilliant condition, everything works brilliantly including the WiFi, I got it in time for my trip so a tremendous thank you to icellsolution, I truly appreciate it. ... "
" ... I got this phone for my son for last Christmas to use in overseas. ... "
" ... A computer for on the road. ... "
" ... I love the 4K video, in case I have to record a plane crash or something. ... "
" ... Had to upgrade so I would have room for pictures during a European trip. ... "
Ease of Use
5easy, setup, phone
+80%
-20%
" ... i bought this phone for my mom,she liked it.easy to use. ... "
Color
5price, love, size, screen, rose
+100%
" ... the screen colour and brightness/sharpness are not the equivalent of one in the store ... "
" ... It works perfectly,i love the color and its awsome tho. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5touchscreen, got, phone, iphone se, display
+20%
-80%
" ... Touchscreen didn’t work!! ... "
" ... But the display had a weird hue to it, and the touchscreen was very rough to the touch. ... It frequently refused to register taps, like a cheap touchscreen at an ATM or kiosk. ... "
" ... I got in touch with Apple and gave them the serial number of the phone and they let me know that it's from Latin America and not meant to be sold in the United States. ... "
" ... Phone was often unresponsive to our touch commands. ... "
Display Size
5smaller, size, prefer, phone, like
+100%
" ... I prefer the smaller screen sizes for a cell phone. ... "
" ... If you like a smaller phone with, of course, a smaller screen, this will work for you. ... "
" ... I like this size screen, did not want any larger. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it if you don't need a big screen. ... "
" ... I prefer a smaller screen size so the iPhone SE is reminiscent of the 4. ... "
Data reception
5unlocked, phone, work, sprint, networks
-100%
" ... The IMEI number is unrecognized by Sprint. ... "
" ... I took the phone to Cricket, my cell service provider, and even though the phone was sold as unlocked, it wasn't and would not work. ... "
" ... I incorrectly assumed that an unlocked phone worked on all networks. ... "
" ... Instead I got an international version (A1723) which lacks the primary LTE band for Verizon. ... "
Gaming
4plays, playing
+100%
" ... It plays Ark Survival mobile with almost no issues. ... "
" ... Playing games, texting, face time with friends, taking pictures etc. ... "
" ... He said it was very fast to load whatever games he plays. ... "
" ... I’m not big fan on playing games on my phone which is fine because the battery life on this thing is AMAZING. ... "
Headphones
4headphones, new, charger, button, also
+100%
" ... Headphone jack and silencing button are definitely a plus. ... "
" ... Came with charger but no headphones ... "
" ... it's still pretty nice to have the headphone jack. ... "
" ... Everything was in the package--charger and earphones. ... "
Cables
4usb, perfectly, party, lightning, happy
+75%
-25%
" ... The device arrived in a nice green and white generic box, well packaged, and with a second party cable & charge cube. ... "
" ... It arrived with a charging cord and in excellent condition as described. ... "
" ... - USB cable should be coiled perfectly if done by Apple factory. ... Each loop of the cable will perfectly line up with previous loop. ... "
Features
4work, tell, small, sleek
+100%
" ... Small and sleek and loaded with the features I need. ... "
" ... phone is in great condition, all features work as they should. ... "
" ... The SE is perfect size and contains the functionality and features of a 6, so far from what I can tell. ... "
" ... Still, it looks good and all the features work as well as my previous 5S. ... "
Wifi
4phone, life, lasts, iphone, home
+50%
-50%
" ... It couldn't connect to wifi until restarting ... "
" ... All my devices are connected to my wifi at home however no access points show in wifi on this iphone. ... "
Storage
4storage, everything, size, plenty
+100%
" ... It handles everything I need it to, it never seems to go slow and has plenty of storage space for regular use. ... "
" ... Lots of storage space. ... "
Fingerprint
3thumb, fingerprint
+67%
-33%
" ... I love the fingerprint unlock and prefer this over onscreen password entry methods. ... "
" ... I love the thumb print scanner, and the speed that my phone is ready, after I place my thumb on the home button. ... "
Picture Quality
3good
+100%
" ... The Pictures Speak for Themselves ... "
" ... I like the features and photo clarity. ... "
" ... The pictures are pretty good ... "
Lagging
3phone, got, glitch, apple
-100%
" ... the phone restarts automatically very often . ... "
" ... Freezes up constantly. ... "
" ... When I tried restarting it, the apple sign came up and then it would glitch and continue to restart and shut off on its own. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Talk Time: 14 hours
Connectivity
3G: Yes
Fingerprint: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Display
Display Size: 4 inches
Type: LED
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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