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Apple iPhone SE Unlocked Phone 16 GB Silver
Last Updated: March 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
169
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 758 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
apple, verizon, unlocked, se, 5s
+71%
-29%
" ... The phone is working as described. ... "
" ... This is my first smartphone. ... I can set it to stream the sound directly into the aids when talking on the phone, and also stream music, pod casts etc. ... "
" ... Otherwise the phone works great! ... "
" ... Just use it for phone, texts and emails so its perfect for that. ... "
" ... The phone works perfectly with no problems. ... "
" ... The best feature of this phone is the small form factor, still love small phones. ... "
" ... Exactly as promised, a new from Apple iPhone SE that was set up for the Verizon network. ... "
" ... I can tell it's not the newest phone but works good. ... "
Product Reliability
months, problems, month, iphone, weeks
+60%
-40%
" ... I bought this phone a week ago. ... "
" ... I've had the phone working for 2 weeks now, and so far so good. ... "
" ... The best purchase I have made this year ... "
" ... Everything working and no faults found so far. ... "
" ... (like I said, it's used not refurbished). ... "
" ... The iPhone 5 served my wife and me well for the last five years or so. ... I expect to use them for another five years. ... "
" ... Had it for over a month and hasn’t given me any problems. ... "
" ... Bought it used, and after 6 months, it's still fast and running smooth as if it was new. ... "
Marketplace
amazon, described, exactly as described, came, thank
+78%
-22%
" ... Product came as described. ... Brand new and genuine. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... Came in original packaging. ... "
" ... The shipping was a bit off but I still got the exact product I wanted and brand new . ... "
" ... Excellent seller Excellent product ... "
" ... would purchase a refurb phone from this seller again. ... "
" ... They honored the 30 day money back with no hassle. ... Will shop here again! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you very much! ... "
Software Platform
ios, apple, android, 11, verizon
+56%
-44%
" ... PS (update): I’ve been using this phone everyday since I purchased it. ... "
" ... Ios is very streamlined and straightforward. ... "
" ... If it is an iPhone 7 for example all of those locked to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile plus those unlocked for any T-Mobile or AT&T contract or third party company like Consumer Cellular or Straight Talk, and all the ones unlocked for Verizon plus AT&T, and T-Mobile plus other services all share one Model Number even when the memory amount and the color differ. ... "
" ... I use the phone for working purposes so I dont need a fancy Iphone X as I only use the standard apps. ... "
" ... Nothing like apple! ... "
" ... Absolutely no problems, I'm a new (late) comer to the world of smart phones. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This iPhone has great stats in hardware benchmarks. ... "
Delivery
delivered, received, condition, good condition, delivery
+92%
-8%
" ... You definitely must buy the warranties within 30 days of the date you ordered! ... "
" ... but when arrived i found like new device ... "
" ... Got here as promised. ... "
" ... shipped priority mail and arrived on a Sunday. ... "
" ... What was delivered is what was ordered for. ... "
" ... Great product, delivered in time ... "
" ... It arrived on time, was brand new. ... "
" ... received it very promptly and it works well! ... "
Price
money, iphone, cost, reasonable, well worth
+89%
-11%
" ... I am so glad I was able to save money and get something so nice. ... "
" ... Great phone at a great price. ... "
" ... No problems, save your money! ... "
" ... Overall good quality for the price. ... "
" ... The price wasn't bad either, thanks a lot! ... "
" ... Super, new, great price, what more could be asked for? ... "
" ... the price is reasonable, but the shipping price is not that cheap for me. ... "
" ... Wondering if I can get a refund for my full purchase price to the used price? ... "
Size
small, pocket, smaller, phones, sleek
+100%
" ... The phone is not bulky. ... "
" ... It's the perfect size. ... "
" ... All the technology of the iPhone 6 wrapped into the small package of the SE :) ... "
" ... Perfect size for me. ... "
" ... I like the size. ... "
" ... Small and sleek and loaded with the features I need. ... "
" ... fits in your pocket! ... "
" ... It is smaller, lighter, and definitely cheaper. ... "
SIM
sim, verizon, unlocked, insert, using a sim
+57%
-43%
" ... i have verizon and it was as easy as transferring the sim card from my previous iphone. ... "
" ... Works with my Verizon SIM card. ... "
" ... Was great to find a phone I could use both cdma cards and gsm cards with. ... "
" ... It works well with my T-Mobile sim card. ... I just put the sim card from my 6S to my SE and it worked instantly. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly, and actually connected to Verizon as expected when I replaced the 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. ... "
" ... I also inserted the ATT SIM card from my original iPhone and worked perfectly. ... "
" ... It works with my H2O sim card very well. ... "
Battery Life
life, charge, lasts, health, charged
+69%
-31%
" ... It works great with metro pcs here in nyc and abroad, takes great pics, awesome battery life, and does not have a single scratch on it. ... "
" ... Battery Health is 85% ... "
" ... I don't have to worry about it dying overnight. ... "
" ... battery holds well too. ... "
" ... Decent battery life and you get touch ID. ... "
" ... Battery life is a plus and it lasts for an entire day using wifi. ... "
" ... 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). ... "
" ... This arrived in excellent condition, and the battery utility shows the battery health at 100%. ... "
Display Clarity
smaller, size, display, touchscreen, scratches
+62%
-38%
" ... I like this size screen, did not want any larger. ... "
" ... Screen size is a tad too small, but overall phone feels comfortable to use. ... "
" ... Of course the screen is a little small, however the phone is brand new and the gps works perfectly! ... "
" ... I prefer a smaller screen size so the iPhone SE is reminiscent of the 4. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... If you like a smaller phone with, of course, a smaller screen, this will work for you. ... "
" ... I was intrigued with a small screen smartphone and noticed that Apple was phasing this out so I jumped to get one. ... "
" ... For a real power user, the smaller screen would be a definite handicap. ... "
Build Quality
brand new, scratch, wrapped, shrink, dents
+81%
-19%
" ... Bought it for my little brother back in May and it came new with the plastic wrap still around it, he loved it. ... "
" ... Phone looks brand new--no scratches or anything. ... "
" ... All the technology of the iPhone 6 wrapped into the small package of the SE :) ... "
" ... Not a single scratch and looks and works just like new! ... "
" ... Phone looked brand new: no scratches. ... "
" ... This phone came quickly in new sealed factory packaging and has been perfect! ... "
" ... No scratches or blemishes, and everything worked like new. ... "
" ... Slightly scratched but with a good case it's not noticeable. ... "
Fit
se, pocket, fits, size, iphone 6s
+83%
-17%
" ... All the technology of the iPhone 6 wrapped into the small package of the SE :) ... "
" ... Perfect phone for me - I didn't want the larger size 6 or 7 phones. ... "
" ... The very same nice and familiar shape of iPhone 5! ... "
" ... Nice phone great performance, SE it's like an iPhone 6 inside on iPhone 5s case. ... "
" ... I prefer it over the iPhone 6s ... "
" ... I wanted a ph that fits in front pocket of my wrangler/levi jeans. ... "
" ... This iphone SE was sold as a new phone and came all wrapped up like it was new. ... "
" ... Fits in my pocket. ... "
Returns
send it back, returned, replacement, amazon, back
+14%
-86%
" ... If not will try to return it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, we are already out of the return period for this phone, and cannot return it to the vendor. ... "
" ... They still haven't contacted me back (after I try contacting them several times). ... "
" ... Now in my return mailing labels from Amazon, I have to affix this Hazmat label. ... I hope the post office will except this return item . ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... sad to have to ship it ... "
" ... However there is no return information available anymore on Amazon. ... "
" ... it was a locked phone and I returned merchandise. ... "
" ... Return it quick, as I believe they have a 10 day return policy. ... "
Design
new, like new, beautiful, shape, rose gold color
+100%
" ... It came on time and it look liked i got it at the apple store brand new ... "
" ... Looks brain 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 ... "
" ... i really like this phone works like new and it very cute . ... "
" ... Item looks good ... "
" ... looks brand new. ... "
" ... small and sleek. ... "
" ... It came looking fresh and new. ... "
Charging
charge, charging, came, battery, charged
+68%
-32%
" ... It charges super fast and dies pretty slow which is a big +. ... "
" ... But after speaking with tech support, they suggested I try another of my charging cables and that finally did the trick. ... "
" ... Battery charge could be quicker and last longer otherwise good reliable phone and meets most needs ... "
" ... Everything was in the package--charger and earphones. ... "
" ... 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) ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Came with charger but no headphones ... Brand new battery (35 charge cycles) ... "
" ... The phone is brand new and had the charger with the wall USB and headphones - as with any Apple product. ... "
Product As Described
exactly as described, product, item, exactly as advertised, came
+95%
-5%
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product came as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Everything was as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Phone is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Item was received on time and was exactly as advertised. ... "
Call quality
calls, hear, talking, sprint, locked
+44%
-56%
" ... Phone was locked on sprint ... "
" ... Piece of junk top sticks all the time cuts off my calls ... "
" ... I've been 2 weeks without getting any calls, making any calls, getting any text messages or sending it. ... "
" ... Hearing aids cut on and off ... "
" ... The phone would not unlock and we had to return it, despite countless calls to various customer services. ... "
" ... Could hardly hear the caller on the other end. ... "
" ... But now it’s getting to the point where people I talk to on the phone can sometimes not hear me. ... It’s bad when a “new” phone can’t be used for its most basic function, a phone call. ... "
" ... Phone was assigned to Tracfone carrier. ... "
Defective Delivery
box, damaged, brand new, scratches, looked
+59%
-41%
" ... Excellent condition - not a scratch! ... "
" ... Bought it in a 'fair' condition and it came as in a 'very good' condition. ... "
" ... Looked brand new and no scratches, etc. ... "
" ... The phone was in perfect condition. ... "
" ... The phone came in the original packaging, unopened and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... no scratches and the device came with orginal box ... "
" ... I order this, it was used but in an excelent condition. ... "
" ... Came in great condition. ... "
Screen Protection
scratches, screen protector, glass, brand new, showed
+41%
-59%
" ... 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
pictures, takes, upgraded, photos, shutter
+100%
" ... Camera takes great photos. ... "
" ... The Pictures Speak for Themselves ... "
" ... Camera works well. ... "
" ... Camera is pretty good and the phone operates quickly. ... "
" ... The camera is a bit disappointing, not as good as in the newer, larger iPhones, but the video camera is excellent. ... "
" ... The camera is much better than the 5S (even though I'd upgraded to Camera Plus). ... "
" ... The camera takes wonderful pics, too! ... "
" ... The pictures are pretty good ... "
For Kids
loves, daughter, son, year, niece
+100%
" ... Nice phone my son love it ... "
" ... My niece loves it! ... "
" ... Got if for my daughter for a college graduation present. ... "
" ... Our daughter LOVES IT ... "
" ... Thank you for a great phone and a happy child on Christmas morning! ... "
" ... I bought this for my 12 year old niece last Christmas. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my 17 year old grandson. ... "
" ... My daughter loves her phone. ... "
Apps
app, ios, whatsapp, apple, aids
+83%
-17%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... One thing I expected to be easier than it was would be setting custom ringtones. ... "
" ... (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 use the phone for working purposes so I dont need a fancy Iphone X as I only use the standard apps. ... "
" ... Ios is very streamlined and straightforward. ... "
" ... I went with the iPhone because I wear hearing aids and there is an awesome app that lets you make adjustments to the aids. ... "
" ... The switch from Windows to iOS was a little bit of a learning curve, but I seem to be coming along nicely. ... "
Comfort
smaller, comfortable, size, shape, one hand
+83%
-17%
" ... Lets cross our fingers ... "
" ... This phone was in awesome shape. ... "
" ... I was terrified at first for ordering second hand electronics, but now I’m at ease. ... "
" ... I love my "blue tooth ears"! ... "
" ... I very much liked going back to a smaller phone size that I could easily use with one hand. ... "
" ... It's perfect for my smaller hands - especially when you only want to text one-handed. ... "
" ... Can handle it with 1 hand ... "
" ... 5 stars for taking the stress and frustration out of an unexpected but very necessary purchase. ... "
As Gift
christmas, 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
static noise, speakers, music, crackling, would
+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
speed, smooth, performance, 6, small
+100%
" ... It’s small, powerful and does the job well. ... "
" ... Very fast and nothing wrong ... "
" ... It is so so fast. ... "
" ... super lightening speed shipping . ... "
" ... Has the speed of a 6 and runs and updates with the current ISO . ... "
" ... A fast and reliable system that does it all. ... "
" ... Smooth changeover from my other phone!!! ... "
" ... Bought it used, and after 6 months, it's still fast and running smooth as if it was new. ... "
Memory
storage, plenty, gb, 64 gb, se
+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. ... "
" ... Smaller size suits me, and I love the 64gb memory. ... "
ISP
work 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. ... "
Original Product
original, refurbished, packaging, fake fake fake, came
+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
speaker, 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
antenna, wifi, service, phone, network
+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
screen, key, accessing, work, volume
+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
phone, 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
units, 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
got, 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
easy, setup, phone, icloud
+80%
-20%
" ... i bought this phone for my mom,she liked it.easy to use. ... "
Color
price, love, size, screen, rose gold color
+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
touchscreen, got, phone, iphone se, id
+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
smaller, size, prefer, small, larger
+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. ... "
Gaming
plays, playing, load, amazing
+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
headphones, 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
usb, 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
work, 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
phone, 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. ... "
Data reception
phone, lte, sprint, networks, compatible
-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. ... "
Storage
storage, 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. ... "
GPS
phone, new, screen
+67%
-33%
" ... The GPS, and giving directions is great. ... "
" ... Of course the screen is a little small, however the phone is brand new and the gps works perfectly! ... "
Fingerprint
thumb, print, phone, 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
good
+100%
" ... The Pictures Speak for Themselves ... "
" ... I like the features and photo clarity. ... "
" ... The pictures are pretty good ... "
Lagging
phone, id, 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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