Similarly to you! I had an iPhone XS for a while that had dropped in water before but was fixed. About a month ago it dropped in the pool and was phone-less for 1 month but my mother gifted me the SE. It works amazing
@@bartholemewthe69th33 I've been phone less since May, I forget the date but planning on getting either a xr or an se in the next few days hopefully I don't die
I'm waiting for the iPhone 12 reveal, and will be looking to see if the 11 drops in price. If it doesn't drop by much or the 12 doesn't interest me I'm going to grab the SE.
I already bought an SE because of a sale, but am also waiting for the 5.4inch Iphone 12 reveal, if it's good, I'll sell the SE away and slave my way through another 1k pay cheque for the iPhone 12. Am upgrading from iPhone 6 and even though the SE is very good internally, I really need a fresh new display aesthetic to look at for another 5 years
whizzard blizzard you and I are basically doing the same thing. I have the 6 and just bought the SE. Although I’m keeping my SE for probably 6 months or so and trading it in for the iPhone 12. Hopefully by then all the Knicks will be fixed and there will be some solid longevity reviews for it.
Same here, I got a used one that had barely been touched so I saved about $130. Good deal and would probably buy again. People complain about the battery life but just tweak the settings to turn off stuff that eats up the battery. I did that and I’m getting about 6-7 hours a day out of it. Low power mode is also good when it drops below 40 or 30%.
This is not a “normal” review. Great job my dude! Wish more reviewers focused on real life use rather than specs and getting their views up. Subscribed.
I literally just ordered one through T-Mobile. They have a lease contract and I receive my phone tomorrow. Paid $65 for it. Originally $53 but I paid the $12 for 1 day shipping! There are other options out there than paying $400
If you have metro pcs in your area , go to Them they are offering one for $100 dollars when you switch to them . And after 3 months it becomes unlocked .
@Buni Amen! I use that as my primary carrier by using AT&T towers and using affordable monthly plan on iPhone 8 plus that fits my driver and still saving $55 than $105 with Verizon by unlimited data plan and cost of phone. I converted my partner to use that service with affordable plan and payment plan on $200 iPhone 6s from his Verizon $100 two and half years ago! Did same with my parents wanted to spend $40 with two lines sharing one plan!
I also have se2 Here are my thoughts, Battery life is good (yes, really good). I can do full day without charge I was full android user and I feel very restricted inside iOS. It is so weird. Cameras are best Screen is small which is plus point for me (and only reason I bought this phone)
Iam scared caused I'm lifetime android user and I'm thinking of switching to Se2 But I like the ,,freedom of android" Like free aps launchers etc. But the size is one of tje biggest plusses of this phone And also I like simple stuff an ios is simple Would you recomend this phone?
Alex S hey, i was a fully android phone user too and i switched mine to iphone se 2 a month ago, needless to say i love the system more compared to android. Pretty sure if this is my personal preference but, i have no regrets. It might cant do what android can, but surely it has its own specialities that im still figuring it out and amazed with it! Surely u amazed with what it can serve you. Try it out!
I just picked up one of these and it’s great. I still enjoy Touch ID and the A13 is super fast. I did get the Apple battery case to go with it, and never come close to running out of juice through all day use.
Schiffy 117 Same bro I keep the battery case in my car for whenever I happen to be outside all day and night. Still comfortable in my pocket with the added weight
@@iwill_859 I have the Apple Saddle Brown Leather case just cause it looks nicer,my battery case is for emergencies to be honest. I can make it home from work on like 30%-40% without the battery case, I'm not a heavy user lol
After watching his reviews , I finally got the iPhone SE 2 as my secondary phone! The size is good, the battery is OKAY! The touch ID is so convenient this day! This video help me decide to buy 1!
That’s funny. I switched to this fantastic iPhone SE 2020 from my Google Pixel XL lol and I love this iPhone so much! Been a Android guy for awhile and have a iPhone 6 but I needed the new IOS software so this was a great budget phone.
I got this phone after watching your video about two weeks back and this is the best tech purchase I have made in a few years! This video reinforces that belief :)
The dimmer screen brightness is the only thing that makes my SE3 my secondary behind my iPhone 13. That chipset (A15 Buonic) and Touch ID makes the SE3 easily the best price/performance device in the market.
You know whats funny I'm rocking the note 20 ultra and I'm about to do the same thing. My family wants me to go back to an iPhone for FaceTime and I message and stuff and although I love my phone, I can't help but be excited about a minimalist phone that just gets the job done. I'll have a phone thats fully paid off and have extra cash in the bank. Let me know if I'm crazy or not 😂
For me personally the price was a nice thing but it wasnt the reason why I bought it. Ive been getting a little tired of these huge screens phone so for me the selling point was the size. I do think the battery could be better but Im not a heavy user so it works out for me. Overall I appreciate a phone that could fit in one hand and one hand use lol
I bought this iPhone SE 2 black edition in the beginning of July. This is my first new iPhone and my opinion about this phone is almost a little beast and yes its a lot compact in the hand comparing to other Android devices and also the video quality and stereo speakers are amazing too again comparing to another Android smartphones in this price segment.
Truthfully I actually love the iPhone SE 2020 and this is coming from a android fan. I love the fact you can buy this in 2023 used for $100. And I love the the fact it's so snappy with the A13 chip and the product red version is cool.
I bought the iPhone SE 2020 just a few weeks back and I have loved every bit of it. The screen size, the home button, display everything fits my requirements.
Only 80???? With 95% battery life and almost pristine condition??? Can’t believe it In my country you can’t find one for less than $150, let alone 80(unless it’s seriously damaged or something)
i also bought the iphone se 2, been using it for 2 months now, so far im likin it. I've been an android user eversince. its been a major upgrade for me as my last phone was from 2016. and does not support some apps anymore due to outdated OS version.Though i can still use basic apps. I can say it is really a powerful phone, you wont be disappointed in the performance. Camera is superb, although no night mode but you can have it by downloading an app (neuralcam) which is good enough for me. Battery is okay as i dont use it too often, it lasts a day for me, and charging is fast, even with the 5watt power brick. The 50 % in 30 minutes charge is true. Only downside for me is the screen size. If it were bezel-less and has a large screen to body ratio, it would have been perfect. Although its small sized its still good cause its really handy. You can use it easily with one hand. I dont know if you can get better phones (specs wise) with the $400, such as samsung a71, google pixel 4a and Nord. but given the OS that could support updates upto 5 years or more, i think its a big advantage over android phones.
The points you made were the exact reasons I went from the 7+ to the SE. Size was a big factor for me...I'm tired of the larger phones. Plus the price point is, well, on point. Great vid man. Cheers! Edit: When it comes to the wide angle lens...I have my Moment lenses. New case...same lenses. Yeah it's an extra accessory to carry around, but it works.
Bezels don’t bother me at all. I just traded my 11 for an se 2. Touch ID and a phone that fits comfortable in one hand is more important to me right now.
This phone was just bought for me as a Gift for being 130 days sober. Loving it so far and apple did this phone some justice with the A13 chip and small screen. Was going to ask if this is still your daily driver? I have never owned a phone for more than a year at a time but with the Future outlook of updates and the Up to Date Specs. Plan on keeping this one for the long haul. Hope all is well and thanks for the Super Awesome review
Watching this on my IPhone SE 2! Bought it about a month after release and never looked back.. I previously had an iPhone 7 and its exactly the same but just a whole lot upgraded! This budget IPhone is on the same level as a flagship iPhone 7 & 8.
I just bought this phone in white the other day. I have a 11 pro max but I just got so tired of carrying around a heavy phone. And believe it or not this SE is faster than the 11 pro max. I don’t know why. But I always had trouble with that phone. I am so living this little phone. I love EVERYTHING about. 👋 goodbye big phones. I’ll be using this phone for a long time !!!
One thing the competitors can't win over is the iPhone SE's processor 💯. (Even flagship sd 865 can't be keep up with the A13 bionic in the flagships even now)
A battery ‘hack’ I found useful for home and office is make use of the wireless charging. Buy one or two wireless charging pads (one for home office, one for bedroom) and just place phone down in them when not using. No need to worry about plugging anything in. It just charges while laying there. Love it
I bought it 2 months ago and it is my first apple product. I loved the phone it feels so smooth when using. Only problems I had were about the software i think it can be improved but overall phone is great
Appreciate your review. I just bought the SE (before viewing your video) and feel happy I took the right decision. One thing I really love about this phone is the ability to send messages via voice dictation without having to even touch the phone - just ideal to drive your wife or GF crazy. :D
Great phone. No reason to pay over 1k for a phone especially in these times. I still use 1st gen SE as a second phone. Big props to Apple for supporting phones a long time.
totaly agree , I am runner too and when I change my phone from OnePlus 7 pro to iP SE I start flying. The size was my main reason of change and I'm very happy to do that.
I love the iPhone se line! I switched to iOS for the original one and got the new one about two months ago paid $350 for 128gb from my carrier. Others have even better deals..
makeMeCry방탄 I came from the 2016 se, basically a 6s.. the camera is better but not significantly so, aside from having OIS and 1080@240fps. It is however much faster. I'd say upgrade if you like having touch id. It'll be support for at least three years longer than the 7.
Sammy Sweetheart I think slightly before.. the SE usually comes out in April. It definitely had the same specs as the 6s though. A9, 2gb ram, same cam (with digital stabilization) the 7 has the A10, same ram (3gb for the plus) and a slightly upgraded camera. The new SE is basically an 8 but with an A13 instead of the 11 and 3gb ram. I guess it's kind of like an 8s-s..
Im moving to verizon and was disapointed when i had to change my android to an iphone because my android wasn't compatible with verizon but now that i switched to the iphone se i love it
Brilliant stuff, I was in the market to replace my iPhone 5S which was on its last legs anyway and I saw your videos on the this phone. I had been on the verge of tracking down a 6S, because it was cheap and had an earphone jack but in the end I was tired of struggling along with old technology. So, the iPhone SE 2 it had to be and I'm really glad I made the choice as it's been a breath of fresh air in terms of performance. As for battery life, well, the old 5S was lucky if would get through the morning without a top-up of power so the SE seems fantastic. Mind you the price here in Australia is a bit steeper than in the US, I'm a Brit so everything seems expensive here, at $749 AUD! The next thing I need to get my hands on is a Dell XPS 17.
Same issue here, in everyday use I find the size of my 11 too cumbersome, I got a new SE as a company phone and guess what? I find myself using the SE way more often than the 11... just too handy
Dude, I have the iPhone 7 Plus. I don’t know if it works on other iPhone, but using apples’s wired headphones, the sound quality is unbelievably good. No such thing as shrill not headache inducing.
I recommended it to my mother and she is very happy with it. I am a 15 year old that lives in Greece and unfortunately, everything costs 25% more because of the stupid VAT tax. (so she bought it for $500 but it was worth it’s price)
I upgraded this year from an iPhone 7 Plus. The last small phone I had was the iPhone 5, then went slightly larger to a 6. Since then it's been larger phones for me. Originally I was like you and thought the larger phones would be too big and awkward. After trying the 7 Plus though, it was very comfortable, and because I am considered legally blind, having the larger screen makes it easier to read and see things without having to zoom in and out AS much. This year I went with a 12 Pro Max, and because it's about the size of the 7 Plus being larger only by 2 inches, give or take. It's extremely comfortable to use. Even with the smaller phones I lack the mobility to use a phone one handed, so it's always been two handed for me. I typically use one hand to hold the phone and one hand on the screen for touch.
Switched to the SE2 from the Oneplus 7 pro for better compatibility with my iPad and so I could get an Apple Watch. Couldn’t be happier. Love the size. It’s a little digital Swiss Army knife. Not meant to be my main computer or even a media consumption device so smaller is better. Having an iPhone in the mix is the centerpiece for a powerful Apple eco system.
I’ve owned the iPhone 11 and 11 pro and now currently the se 2nd gen all within 6 months and I can tell you from personal experience the se is my favorite iPhone I’ve ever owned
I came from the 6s and with me (using 7 hours a day on Instagram, snap and youtube) i can get to about the end of the day with about 20% and put it on charge, ive had it for not to long and it hasn’t died once. Not only is the battery great but the speed and performance is too! I love this phone and will recommend it to anyone!
I have just replaced my iPhone SE 2016 for the iPhone SE 2020, and I am quite pleased with it! Since my old iPhone SE is still working well, I have no doubt that this new SE will last as long.
Great video... informative *and* entertaining! I picked up an iPhone SE (2020) a few weeks back to replace my original iPhone 6 with battery issues... the SE is awesome so far, worth every penny.
Definitely recommending this phone to my mom and sister because they’re accustomed to Touch ID and you can’t beat Apple support for 5 years with wireless charging, fast charging, and IP rating for $400
I traded up from the Iphone 7 to the SE 2 when it was released. Great phone, $250 with my trade in. I don't mind the bezels and I prefer touch ID. I also like the wireless charging much better than using a phone cable at night. Great phone and probably will not upgrade until the SE 3 comes out.
I bought it and really loved it BUT I returned it for the 11 for two main reasons: 1. The battery. This was the biggest issue. The SE does NOT have an all day battery. I was used to bad battery life anyway because of my older iphone but I was sick of having to worry about it running out. So now with the 11 I never worry about battery life. 2. The cameras. Let's face it: the cameras in the 11 are better. In particular the front facing camera is way better. Again, I was coming from an older iphone so the cameras on the SE were just as good if not better than my older iphone. But I'll just say it: I wanted nice cameras. Maybe I splurged here.
Weird. My SE gives me 6-7 hours of screen on time (iOS 13.6.1 made it better) but maybe you had a lemon. I hear a lot of mixed reviews about it. I’ve never experienced battery drain with this except for once after an update but after restarting the phone it was perfect.
I ordered one today, even though my daily driver is an iPhone 12 6.1’ I also recently picked one of these SE’s up (in red) as a belated Mother’s Day gift.
Great Video! I love my SE2, I love small phones and this thing feels premium. A lot of Android haters out there but where will those budget phones be in a couple of years? PS loved the 'mini pc' 4k editing vid! 😁👍
Pretty sure I posted a comment in your one month later video, haha. It was one of the videos I watched before getting an SE and it cemented my resolve to get one. Up until early last year I was still using an iPhone 4S alongside a 6. If they're still working now I probably wouldn't have gotten an SE, but pretty glad I did instead of waiting until I had enough for at least an 11. I think the SE was the answer to a lot of us older iPhone users who wanted to upgrade but couldn't justify the cost for 11 or higher. I also recently got an iPad Mini as a gift, plus I use a MacBook for work, so I'm in pretty deep in the Apple ecosystem lol.
great upgrade for me my first iphone was SE 1st gen then i decided to switch to android after a month i missed my handy compact device. so i decided to switch again for this little beast! and wow a13 never disappointed me. i do love a compact phone. i don’t really care about what people think about this phone because of old design big bezels or what. very simple if you don’t want big bezels dont buy. if you a gamer dont buy. but if you like a compact design friendly budget, but beast! you should buy this one!! more power to you sir!!!!
In general I'm happy to be watching reviews because I'm getting this phone gifted to me for the Holidays and I'm hyped for it. It's an upgrade coming from my Samsung Galaxy A10e.
I took my Xs last year to Jordan/Israel and those pictures turned out great! The pictures taken to show off the 12 series look great, if you want to take artsie type photos, but most people just want to take regular photos of everyday stuff. You don’t need whiz bang camera features to do that and the SE is proof. It takes great photos that regular people would take and for a lot less than even the 12 mini!
I have a doubt ! As we all know that over rhe time, the battery degrades. And batteries degrade according to their frequency of charging cycles. More frequent charging, means more likely for the battery to degrade over time. So, Considering this as an investment for a period of atleast 3 year, should the buyer be concerned ? Also, US market's price is way better than Indian Market price, so the price leverage is already blown out here.
I bought Apple care plus for $3.99 a month. They also have it for $79 which is cheaper but I wanted to be able to cut it off anytime. That being said, I think with Apple care a battery replacement is free. Without it, it’s like $49. Plus I’m getting really impressive battery life on this little phone (6-7 hrs SOT). I think Apple did a great job optimizing this thing.
@@alyssaalvarez6193 that being said, I think we can agree that battery degradation starts or atleast appear to start after 1-1.5 yrs usage. So, it seems, for an average person, initial 1-1.5 yrs should be hassle free without any extra service packages. Although it's good to have the peace of mind and availing the extra services. But at this budget, The services add up to cost of ownership which then hampers competitiveness. All this said, Personally, I too am very much fond of this phone. But I'm not buying it, atleast not in India 🤓
@@le_ghost I am still using iPhone 7plus released 2016, currently running iOs 14 which will also be available stable. Last month, I got a battery replacement from a third part repair centre for ~50 USD. ( I live in Thailand. I just did not pay for Apple care )
@@chris648 that's assuming batteries for this phone will still be available, If we look back on the first gen SE, despite the market differences, the availability of spare batteries now might be bit difficult. Same might happen for 2nd gen 😕. If not, it's just a fix for a problem that should not be there in the first place.
This is my first apple phone. Had it for a few months. Absolutely love it. Only thing for me is battery life. But now I’m used to it. Only thing is I have to charge it after school
I advocate for this decision. The size is so much more conducive to daily carry and if I want a big ass screen I pop out the tablet. No need for an in between.
Love your videos. I finally moved to iOS after owning only Android devices. Everyone else in my family is on iOS (and we’ve got a Mac/iPods) so I finally realized the ecosystem need to change. In the past I’d typically buy the previous year’s flagship at a discount so the SE was a natural fit! Your SE LumaFusion video sold me and I’ve been completely satisfied. Battery life, screen size, and single camera have been only minor adjustments and not really a big deal, especially at the price. Keep up the great work!
dude you sold me on it weeks ago... i'm super happy with it, it improved my youtube's video quality
Ha! Nice! Glad that I was able to convince you before the video even came out 🤣
Truth it is almost as amazing as Gary
And to your point around 8:40 I came to the SE 2020 from the SE 1.
@@TheEverydayDad Marty to the DeLorean lol
How's the battery life
I’m a pretty tech savvy dude, broke my iPhone X and was looking at the 11 and 11 pro.. decided to pick up the SE instead as its such a good deal
I'm a really big fan of the SE, most of what the bigger iphones get but much cheaper.
Similarly to you! I had an iPhone XS for a while that had dropped in water before but was fixed. About a month ago it dropped in the pool and was phone-less for 1 month but my mother gifted me the SE. It works amazing
Same !
@@bartholemewthe69th33 I've been phone less since May, I forget the date but planning on getting either a xr or an se in the next few days hopefully I don't die
I'm waiting for the iPhone 12 reveal, and will be looking to see if the 11 drops in price. If it doesn't drop by much or the 12 doesn't interest me I'm going to grab the SE.
I already bought an SE because of a sale, but am also waiting for the 5.4inch Iphone 12 reveal, if it's good, I'll sell the SE away and slave my way through another 1k pay cheque for the iPhone 12. Am upgrading from iPhone 6 and even though the SE is very good internally, I really need a fresh new display aesthetic to look at for another 5 years
whizzard blizzard you and I are basically doing the same thing. I have the 6 and just bought the SE. Although I’m keeping my SE for probably 6 months or so and trading it in for the iPhone 12. Hopefully by then all the Knicks will be fixed and there will be some solid longevity reviews for it.
SAME
same, waiting for all the holiday deals before christmas and the 12 release.
SAAAAAME!
I’ve already brought one, I just came here to validate my decision. Thanks Gary
same here
SE3 releases in April
Same here I switched from 7
Same here, I got a used one that had barely been touched so I saved about $130. Good deal and would probably buy again. People complain about the battery life but just tweak the settings to turn off stuff that eats up the battery. I did that and I’m getting about 6-7 hours a day out of it. Low power mode is also good when it drops below 40 or 30%.
Same here mine is on the way
people reviewing iPhone se: this phone is *tinyyyy*
me with my original iPhone se: 👁👄👁
I love that phone
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This is not a “normal” review. Great job my dude! Wish more reviewers focused on real life use rather than specs and getting their views up. Subscribed.
Touch ID is the ultimate argument these days. It’s just so much better
Still have the SE 2, basically 4 years later and it’s still great.
Man I'm so broke that even 400$ for a iPhone is way to much for me 😂😬
Get a contract
Same here
I literally just ordered one through T-Mobile. They have a lease contract and I receive my phone tomorrow. Paid $65 for it. Originally $53 but I paid the $12 for 1 day shipping! There are other options out there than paying $400
If you have metro pcs in your area , go to Them they are offering one for $100 dollars when you switch to them . And after 3 months it becomes unlocked .
@Buni Amen! I use that as my primary carrier by using AT&T towers and using affordable monthly plan on iPhone 8 plus that fits my driver and still saving $55 than $105 with Verizon by unlimited data plan and cost of phone. I converted my partner to use that service with affordable plan and payment plan on $200 iPhone 6s from his Verizon $100 two and half years ago! Did same with my parents wanted to spend $40 with two lines sharing one plan!
I also have se2
Here are my thoughts,
Battery life is good (yes, really good). I can do full day without charge
I was full android user and I feel very restricted inside iOS. It is so weird.
Cameras are best
Screen is small which is plus point for me (and only reason I bought this phone)
Same.. i feel like completely stranger inside of iphone se 2020.. I have been using android for years tho
I love the battery life on mine compared to my pixel 3. I get like 6-7 hrs of screen time. It works great for me.
Iam scared caused I'm lifetime android user and I'm thinking of switching to Se2
But I like the ,,freedom of android"
Like free aps launchers etc.
But the size is one of tje biggest plusses of this phone
And also I like simple stuff an ios is simple
Would you recomend this phone?
Alex S hey, i was a fully android phone user too and i switched mine to iphone se 2 a month ago, needless to say i love the system more compared to android. Pretty sure if this is my personal preference but, i have no regrets. It might cant do what android can, but surely it has its own specialities that im still figuring it out and amazed with it! Surely u amazed with what it can serve you. Try it out!
@@SukaSukiFarah Thanks
I just picked up one of these and it’s great. I still enjoy Touch ID and the A13 is super fast. I did get the Apple battery case to go with it, and never come close to running out of juice through all day use.
Schiffy 117 Same bro I keep the battery case in my car for whenever I happen to be outside all day and night. Still comfortable in my pocket with the added weight
Tony NewGuy why would you keep the battery case in your car & not on your phone?
@@iwill_859 I have the Apple Saddle Brown Leather case just cause it looks nicer,my battery case is for emergencies to be honest. I can make it home from work on like 30%-40% without the battery case, I'm not a heavy user lol
After watching his reviews , I finally got the iPhone SE 2 as my secondary phone! The size is good, the battery is OKAY! The touch ID is so convenient this day! This video help me decide to buy 1!
It's honestly my fav iPhone of all time 💯❤️
o got one a few weeks after it was launched, love it and i'm never going back to android
same
Same but instead I got the 11
It’s an amazing phone
That’s funny. I switched to this fantastic iPhone SE 2020 from my Google Pixel XL lol and I love this iPhone so much! Been a Android guy for awhile and have a iPhone 6 but I needed the new IOS software so this was a great budget phone.
Gary, I'm getting mine based on your SUPER positive review! Switching from a Galaxy S10 to Apple....about time! Vincent from South Africa.
I got this phone after watching your video about two weeks back and this is the best tech purchase I have made in a few years! This video reinforces that belief :)
The dimmer screen brightness is the only thing that makes my SE3 my secondary behind my iPhone 13. That chipset (A15 Buonic) and Touch ID makes the SE3 easily the best price/performance device in the market.
Bought it about 2 months ago, left a Note 10+ which is a monster of device but i needed something more compact and I love Touch ID
Thinking about doing that with my Note 9.
Ciana James I already did and it’s great.
@@sweatfactoryltd cool! I'm still curious to see the iPhone 12 "mini" but by the leaks, I don't think I'll like it.
@Immortal def easy to use one hand but for sure you’ll miss the big screen.
You know whats funny I'm rocking the note 20 ultra and I'm about to do the same thing. My family wants me to go back to an iPhone for FaceTime and I message and stuff and although I love my phone, I can't help but be excited about a minimalist phone that just gets the job done. I'll have a phone thats fully paid off and have extra cash in the bank. Let me know if I'm crazy or not 😂
For me personally the price was a nice thing but it wasnt the reason why I bought it. Ive been getting a little tired of these huge screens phone so for me the selling point was the size. I do think the battery could be better but Im not a heavy user so it works out for me. Overall I appreciate a phone that could fit in one hand and one hand use lol
I bought this iPhone SE 2 black edition in the beginning of July. This is my first new iPhone and my opinion about this phone is almost a little beast and yes its a lot compact in the hand comparing to other Android devices and also the video quality and stereo speakers are amazing too again comparing to another Android smartphones in this price segment.
I was going to buy one but I bought a 12.9 iPad Pro instead... The iPhone 7 I have will last another year....
Lol
idk why but im laughing at this comment
Truthfully I actually love the iPhone SE 2020 and this is coming from a android fan. I love the fact you can buy this in 2023 used for $100. And I love the the fact it's so snappy with the A13 chip and the product red version is cool.
I bought the iPhone SE 2020 just a few weeks back and I have loved every bit of it. The screen size, the home button, display everything fits my requirements.
I just recently got the product red SE 2 and I am really loving it.
Nice! I’m glad you enjoy it!
Guillermo Garcia lucky I got the iPhone 7
Same here in using mine rn
Just got a black one yesterday!! It’s the beauty for me 😍
ST33Z nice
Picked a like-new one of these (95% battery life, almost perfect cosmetic) for $80 for use as a work phone. I love android but can't beat that.
Only 80???? With 95% battery life and almost pristine condition???
Can’t believe it
In my country you can’t find one for less than $150, let alone 80(unless it’s seriously damaged or something)
i also bought the iphone se 2, been using it for 2 months now, so far im likin it. I've been an android user eversince. its been a major upgrade for me as my last phone was from 2016. and does not support some apps anymore due to outdated OS version.Though i can still use basic apps.
I can say it is really a powerful phone, you wont be disappointed in the performance. Camera is superb, although no night mode but you can have it by downloading an app (neuralcam) which is good enough for me. Battery is okay as i dont use it too often, it lasts a day for me, and charging is fast, even with the 5watt power brick. The 50 % in 30 minutes charge is true. Only downside for me is the screen size. If it were bezel-less and has a large screen to body ratio, it would have been perfect. Although its small sized its still good cause its really handy. You can use it easily with one hand.
I dont know if you can get better phones (specs wise) with the $400, such as samsung a71, google pixel 4a and Nord. but given the OS that could support updates upto 5 years or more, i think its a big advantage over android phones.
👍 oh cool
The points you made were the exact reasons I went from the 7+ to the SE. Size was a big factor for me...I'm tired of the larger phones. Plus the price point is, well, on point. Great vid man. Cheers!
Edit: When it comes to the wide angle lens...I have my Moment lenses. New case...same lenses. Yeah it's an extra accessory to carry around, but it works.
I used to have the 7+ as well. The size was really starting to become a bit much for me considering my small hands.
Alyssa Alvarez it does get cumbersome after a while....
Bezels don’t bother me at all. I just traded my 11 for an se 2. Touch ID and a phone that fits comfortable in one hand is more important to me right now.
This phone was just bought for me as a Gift for being 130 days sober. Loving it so far and apple did this phone some justice with the A13 chip and small screen. Was going to ask if this is still your daily driver? I have never owned a phone for more than a year at a time but with the Future outlook of updates and the Up to Date Specs. Plan on keeping this one for the long haul. Hope all is well and thanks for the Super Awesome review
Watching this on my IPhone SE 2! Bought it about a month after release and never looked back.. I previously had an iPhone 7 and its exactly the same but just a whole lot upgraded! This budget IPhone is on the same level as a flagship iPhone 7 & 8.
Oliver Gibbs how about the durability on the screen without a screen protector?
Thanks for doing a review that most everyday people need to hear.
I just bought this phone in white the other day. I have a 11 pro max but I just got so tired of carrying around a heavy phone. And believe it or not this SE is faster than the 11 pro max. I don’t know why. But I always had trouble with that phone. I am so living this little phone. I love EVERYTHING about. 👋 goodbye big phones. I’ll be using this phone for a long time !!!
I got mine in red and it's just amazing. It made me decide to switch from Android
Dee Troublesome how is the screen duarability without a screen protector!
"I hate when I have to hold something too big"
I feel that way every time I take a piss.
How does it feel to have small hands
😂😂😂😂😂
One thing the competitors can't win over is the iPhone SE's processor 💯.
(Even flagship sd 865 can't be keep up with the A13 bionic in the flagships even now)
Doesn't matter though does it
The difference is barely noticeable in day to day tasks
Nikhil Dubey it will matter in a few years tho
i've been using my new iPhone SE 2020 white for a week now and i'm loving it❤️
convincing my parents to get it for me, but I don’t want it to be too expensive for them.
could you go on a contract?
Wish you good luck!
A battery ‘hack’ I found useful for home and office is make use of the wireless charging. Buy one or two wireless charging pads (one for home office, one for bedroom) and just place phone down in them when not using. No need to worry about plugging anything in. It just charges while laying there. Love it
Congrats Everyday Dad! You sold this iPhone again for a Thousand times to me! 😭 Although I can't afford it! I love your videos. 👏🏼
Francis Iranzo so do you think the phone targets kids like ages 8-15!
I bought it 2 months ago and it is my first apple product. I loved the phone it feels so smooth when using. Only problems I had were about the software i think it can be improved but overall phone is great
Appreciate your review. I just bought the SE (before viewing your video) and feel happy I took the right decision. One thing I really love about this phone is the ability to send messages via voice dictation without having to even touch the phone - just ideal to drive your wife or GF crazy. :D
Great phone. No reason to pay over 1k for a phone especially in these times. I still use 1st gen SE as a second phone. Big props to Apple for supporting phones a long time.
No real advantage that i see to buying an iPhone SE at any point. But you are true about the no reason to pay 1k+ for a phone statement.
totaly agree , I am runner too and when I change my phone from OnePlus 7 pro to iP SE I start flying. The size was my main reason of change and I'm very happy to do that.
I have the SE and a Pixel 4... have yet to find a reason to remove my SIM. The SE nails the essentials & more. Great deal all around.
I have the SE but planning to get the 4a, but I prefer the SE especially its processor, camera wise I prefer the pixel
Id say the 4a nails the basics not the SE
Stephanie A. Go with the 4a, its the better phone.
I love the iPhone se line! I switched to iOS for the original one and got the new one about two months ago paid $350 for 128gb from my carrier. Others have even better deals..
I’ve been using the 7 for a few years and I’m thinking of buying the SE.. is it really better than the 7? What about the camera quality
makeMeCry방탄 compare and look at the Apple website and it tells u the specs between both
makeMeCry방탄 I came from the 2016 se, basically a 6s.. the camera is better but not significantly so, aside from having OIS and 1080@240fps. It is however much faster. I'd say upgrade if you like having touch id. It'll be support for at least three years longer than the 7.
James Eden didn’t the first gen se came around the same time as the 7.
Sammy Sweetheart I think slightly before.. the SE usually comes out in April. It definitely had the same specs as the 6s though. A9, 2gb ram, same cam (with digital stabilization) the 7 has the A10, same ram (3gb for the plus) and a slightly upgraded camera. The new SE is basically an 8 but with an A13 instead of the 11 and 3gb ram. I guess it's kind of like an 8s-s..
Lacks: Tap to wake
Haptic touch on lock screen
Updated Siri voice
This could all be done via software.
I do not mind jailbreaking for all of these Plus night mode
I already have the SE 2020 for 2 weeks now and I love this phone! I don’t get why people are so negative about it
Because people don’t like living within their means🤷🏽♂️
Im moving to verizon and was disapointed when i had to change my android to an iphone because my android wasn't compatible with verizon but now that i switched to the iphone se i love it
I'm in love with this phone planning to buy soon!!!❤️from India
Brilliant stuff, I was in the market to replace my iPhone 5S which was on its last legs anyway and I saw your videos on the this phone. I had been on the verge of tracking down a 6S, because it was cheap and had an earphone jack but in the end I was tired of struggling along with old technology. So, the iPhone SE 2 it had to be and I'm really glad I made the choice as it's been a breath of fresh air in terms of performance. As for battery life, well, the old 5S was lucky if would get through the morning without a top-up of power so the SE seems fantastic. Mind you the price here in Australia is a bit steeper than in the US, I'm a Brit so everything seems expensive here, at $749 AUD! The next thing I need to get my hands on is a Dell XPS 17.
I just got the iphone 11 switched from the 7 and im thinking of exchanging it for the SE because my hand is too small for the 11😒
I would do it, my mom has the 11 and I prefer the se
Dennis W I prefer the se because I love the home button
Louis Luzuka how are you liking the SE? Is the camera actually good enough?
Same issue here, in everyday use I find the size of my 11 too cumbersome, I got a new SE as a company phone and guess what? I find myself using the SE way more often than the 11... just too handy
@@michellel245 yes, unless you really need Night Mode, the pictures taken with both phones are totally comparable
The screen is small.
I tried using my 6s again and my hands dont like it anymore.
Daily driver - 7 plus
well, it depends on everyone.
some like big phones, some like small phones.
this phone is for people who like small ones.
Dude, I have the iPhone 7 Plus. I don’t know if it works on other iPhone, but using apples’s wired headphones, the sound quality is unbelievably good. No such thing as shrill not headache inducing.
I recommended it to my mother and she is very happy with it. I am a 15 year old that lives in Greece and unfortunately, everything costs 25% more because of the stupid VAT tax. (so she bought it for $500 but it was worth it’s price)
Geo Gaming it’s more expensive than $500 in India
iPhone with the iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is a non-issue with battery life. I can go well past 24 hours before it dying.
I got a ip7 battery case too and I barely have to use it! Especially since my battery life has gotten even better since updating to iOS 13.6.1.
Nice review as always! Have to agree, they do make it hard for users to jump ship. Didn’t realise what they did on that processing power!
I upgraded this year from an iPhone 7 Plus. The last small phone I had was the iPhone 5, then went slightly larger to a 6. Since then it's been larger phones for me. Originally I was like you and thought the larger phones would be too big and awkward. After trying the 7 Plus though, it was very comfortable, and because I am considered legally blind, having the larger screen makes it easier to read and see things without having to zoom in and out AS much. This year I went with a 12 Pro Max, and because it's about the size of the 7 Plus being larger only by 2 inches, give or take. It's extremely comfortable to use. Even with the smaller phones I lack the mobility to use a phone one handed, so it's always been two handed for me. I typically use one hand to hold the phone and one hand on the screen for touch.
8,000 emails? He has more friends then me :(
I got this phone from my eighth grade teacher last September. And I love this iPhone. As much as you do
I love my iPhone SE 2020. I have no complaints about this phone.
How is the battery life
Battery life is good unless you play a lot of games. Like me. But I always have a battery and almost always close to a power outlet if anything
Switched to the SE2 from the Oneplus 7 pro for better compatibility with my iPad and so I could get an Apple Watch. Couldn’t be happier. Love the size. It’s a little digital Swiss Army knife. Not meant to be my main computer or even a media consumption device so smaller is better. Having an iPhone in the mix is the centerpiece for a powerful Apple eco system.
I’ve owned the iPhone 11 and 11 pro and now currently the se 2nd gen all within 6 months and I can tell you from personal experience the se is my favorite iPhone I’ve ever owned
I love my iPhone SE 2020, my father bought me one for an early Christmas gift,I even got a new case, and headphones as well
I came from the 6s and with me (using 7 hours a day on Instagram, snap and youtube) i can get to about the end of the day with about 20% and put it on charge, ive had it for not to long and it hasn’t died once. Not only is the battery great but the speed and performance is too! I love this phone and will recommend it to anyone!
I have just replaced my iPhone SE 2016 for the iPhone SE 2020, and I am quite pleased with it! Since my old iPhone SE is still working well, I have no doubt that this new SE will last as long.
Great video... informative *and* entertaining! I picked up an iPhone SE (2020) a few weeks back to replace my original iPhone 6 with battery issues... the SE is awesome so far, worth every penny.
I bought the phone because of the video you made talking about how the se could be used to edit. I’m new to IPhones and I’m very impressed. 👍
"its drives me crazy when i have to hold something too big" that's what she said
Bought mine a month ago based on your one month video. Absolutely love it.
Definitely recommending this phone to my mom and sister because they’re accustomed to Touch ID and you can’t beat Apple support for 5 years with wireless charging, fast charging, and IP rating for $400
I traded up from the Iphone 7 to the SE 2 when it was released. Great phone, $250 with my trade in. I don't mind the bezels and I prefer touch ID. I also like the wireless charging much better than using a phone cable at night. Great phone and probably will not upgrade until the SE 3 comes out.
The battery was the reason why I returned my iPhone SE, I couldn't make it through half a day with it.
I bought it and really loved it BUT I returned it for the 11 for two main reasons:
1. The battery. This was the biggest issue. The SE does NOT have an all day battery. I was used to bad battery life anyway because of my older iphone but I was sick of having to worry about it running out. So now with the 11 I never worry about battery life.
2. The cameras. Let's face it: the cameras in the 11 are better. In particular the front facing camera is way better. Again, I was coming from an older iphone so the cameras on the SE were just as good if not better than my older iphone. But I'll just say it: I wanted nice cameras. Maybe I splurged here.
Weird. My SE gives me 6-7 hours of screen on time (iOS 13.6.1 made it better) but maybe you had a lemon. I hear a lot of mixed reviews about it. I’ve never experienced battery drain with this except for once after an update but after restarting the phone it was perfect.
I ordered one today, even though my daily driver is an iPhone 12 6.1’ I also recently picked one of these SE’s up (in red) as a belated Mother’s Day gift.
I’m a kid and my mom got me it, I love it
THIS IS ALL I COULD ASK FOR! Thankyou
Great Video! I love my SE2, I love small phones and this thing feels premium. A lot of Android haters out there but where will those budget phones be in a couple of years? PS loved the 'mini pc' 4k editing vid! 😁👍
I wonder had Gary every poked his eye when he's doing his intro
Pretty sure I posted a comment in your one month later video, haha. It was one of the videos I watched before getting an SE and it cemented my resolve to get one. Up until early last year I was still using an iPhone 4S alongside a 6. If they're still working now I probably wouldn't have gotten an SE, but pretty glad I did instead of waiting until I had enough for at least an 11. I think the SE was the answer to a lot of us older iPhone users who wanted to upgrade but couldn't justify the cost for 11 or higher. I also recently got an iPad Mini as a gift, plus I use a MacBook for work, so I'm in pretty deep in the Apple ecosystem lol.
You are definitely right about the size. It is the perfect size to hold in your hand.
great upgrade for me my first iphone was SE 1st gen then i decided to switch to android after a month i missed my handy compact device. so i decided to switch again for this little beast! and wow a13 never disappointed me. i do love a compact phone. i don’t really care about what people think about this phone because of old design big bezels or what. very simple if you don’t want big bezels dont buy. if you a gamer dont buy. but if you like a compact design friendly budget, but beast! you should buy this one!! more power to you sir!!!!
i’ve done the research, mostly the things that i don’t love is the
-battery life
-no plug in thingy fir earbuds
that’s rlly all
I love the bezels! Home button action come on it’s classic.
I really enjoy the new SE for sure and the iPod touch 7 oh boy!
YEESSS, i just LOVE the home button😩💕💕
In general I'm happy to be watching reviews because I'm getting this phone gifted to me for the Holidays and I'm hyped for it. It's an upgrade coming from my Samsung Galaxy A10e.
I just bought the 2020 SE, now I have both SE's - gen 1 and gen 2
I took my Xs last year to Jordan/Israel and those pictures turned out great! The pictures taken to show off the 12 series look great, if you want to take artsie type photos, but most people just want to take regular photos of everyday stuff. You don’t need whiz bang camera features to do that and the SE is proof. It takes great photos that regular people would take and for a lot less than even the 12 mini!
This is good as a secondary device with a primary phone.
I have a doubt !
As we all know that over rhe time, the battery degrades.
And batteries degrade according to their frequency of charging cycles.
More frequent charging, means more likely for the battery to degrade over time.
So,
Considering this as an investment for a period of atleast 3 year, should the buyer be concerned ?
Also, US market's price is way better than Indian Market price, so the price leverage is already blown out here.
I bought Apple care plus for $3.99 a month. They also have it for $79 which is cheaper but I wanted to be able to cut it off anytime. That being said, I think with Apple care a battery replacement is free. Without it, it’s like $49. Plus I’m getting really impressive battery life on this little phone (6-7 hrs SOT). I think Apple did a great job optimizing this thing.
@@alyssaalvarez6193 that being said,
I think we can agree that battery degradation starts or atleast appear to start after 1-1.5 yrs usage.
So, it seems, for an average person, initial 1-1.5 yrs should be hassle free without any extra service packages.
Although it's good to have the peace of mind and availing the extra services.
But at this budget, The services add up to cost of ownership which then hampers competitiveness.
All this said, Personally, I too am very much fond of this phone.
But I'm not buying it, atleast not in India 🤓
@@le_ghost I am still using iPhone 7plus released 2016, currently running iOs 14 which will also be available stable. Last month, I got a battery replacement from a third part repair centre for ~50 USD. ( I live in Thailand. I just did not pay for Apple care )
akshay ramteke I was originally worried about this until I found you can get an easy battery repair for 50 bucks when it really starts to dregrade
@@chris648 that's assuming batteries for this phone will still be available,
If we look back on the first gen SE, despite the market differences, the availability of spare batteries now might be bit difficult.
Same might happen for 2nd gen 😕.
If not, it's just a fix for a problem that should not be there in the first place.
this is literally the best review of iPhone SE (2020)... thanks!
I bought it a while ago and it’s really good!
Hey, hows the camera? :)
JoyfulJules it’s good front and back even taking videos. I have the iPhone se 2020 tbh. Got it 3 weeks ago after I saw all his videos.
Devan Jordan I really dont see the battery as a problem until I go out some where. Also this is my first phone
@Devan Jordan u can buy iphone 7 battery case. It'll last all day
Just bought it today
Just ordered mine, very much excited 😃😃😃
I have a Samsung s7 and looking for a cheap upgrade getting a SE 2020 In July gonna be my first apple phone and devise other than an classic iPod ofc
This is my first apple phone. Had it for a few months. Absolutely love it. Only thing for me is battery life. But now I’m used to it. Only thing is I have to charge it after school
I advocate for this decision. The size is so much more conducive to daily carry and if I want a big ass screen I pop out the tablet. No need for an in between.
been thinking about getting iphone se 2. your video makes me want one even more !!!!!!!!
thanks for the video, really enjoyed watching the utilities of the iPhone SE from your perspective
Love your videos. I finally moved to iOS after owning only Android devices. Everyone else in my family is on iOS (and we’ve got a Mac/iPods) so I finally realized the ecosystem need to change. In the past I’d typically buy the previous year’s flagship at a discount so the SE was a natural fit! Your SE LumaFusion video sold me and I’ve been completely satisfied. Battery life, screen size, and single camera have been only minor adjustments and not really a big deal, especially at the price. Keep up the great work!
But is it really worth it?? I have an iPhone 6, what’s the difference?
IKR THANK YOU
I HAD ONE TOO and it looks the exact same I don’t get it
Idc if it’s got more “power” it’s straight up smaller than the 11 and it’s considered new like bruh
Ngl the 6 is probably better than the SE considering it has a headphone jack
Yea, I want the iPhone 11, but everyone seems to really like the SE, but idk
I just got the se and upgraded the week it came out and I can say it is worth it
Loving your video from Brazil, bring more Phones here pleeaassee, good job!