Testseek.com have collected 533 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone SE 2016 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone SE 2016 .
March 2016
(83%)
533 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
58 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fast A9 processor
12MP camera that shoots 4K video
Starts at just $400
A familiar design that is compatible with current accessories and still feels great to hold and carry around
Great performance courtesy of the Apple A9
2GB of RAM
And other internal upgrades
Same camera as the iPhone 6S
Including 4K video support
At
Great performance
Excellent battery life
Lowest price per GB for a new iPhone
Fast
Very good battery life
Easy to use with a single hand
Still a lovely design
High quality casing
As fast as the iPhone 6s
Great camera
Packs the same power and features as the iPhone 6S
Compatible with all current 5/5S cases
Handy size
Smooth performance
Excellent camera image quality
Speedy A9 CPU and high-quality 12MP camera are high-end
The iPhone 5s design never went out of style
Ultra-long battery life in a compact size
Plenty of cases and accessories designed for 5/5s still fit
Starting price of $399 is outstanding
Easier to hold and use onehanded
Easier to hold and use one-handed
Powerful and compact
Excellent main camera
Premium design
Affordable*
You can't beat the handfeel of a smaller phone. The SE's battery life is shockingly great. There's plenty of power
Plenty of camera inside this body
A smaller
Lighter iPhone. Reasonably priced. Users with smaller hands should find it easy to use. Familiar 5s design is still an attractive winner. Upgraded internals (A9
M9
2GB of RAM) allow phone to leap past the iPhone 5s and compete with the iPhone
Affordable price
Fast A13 Bionic performance
Very good cameras
Compact design
Supports wireless charging
A small
Hand-friendly design. Solid speed. Good front and rear cameras. More built-in storage (up to 128GB). The lowest priced iPhone you can buy
Screaming performance
Very good main camera
Excellent headphone audio
Long battery life
Great rear camera
Relatively inexpensive
Super compact and light
Glamorous screen
Topshelf performance
Intuitive
Efficient and reliable software experience
Comes with bestinclass earphones
Amazing battery life for an iPhone
Starts at $399
Sophisticated chassis
Compact and light
Very high performance
Bright display with accurate colors
Responsive and smooth handling
Many accessories available
Great signal quality
Accurate GPS
Good speaker
Decent cameras
Great runtimes in practice
The editors didn't like
Front-facing camera isn't great
No 3D Touch
The 4-inch screen is hard to go back to
Storage maxes out at 64GB while the bigger models offer 128GB
Display isn't as high-quality as the ones in the 6 and 6S
Small screen can feel cramped when typing or trying to edit video or images
Missing a couple of 6S features
Including the faster To
Unimpressive display
Looks identical to the iPhone 5S
Voice call quality spotty at best
No 32GB option
Starts at 16GB and jumps to 64GB
Low-res front-facing camera
Lacks the latest Wi-Fi capabilities
Tiny screen by today's standards
Same frontfacing camera
No changes in design
Pricey
The design feels outdated
No 128GB storage option
Slower Touch ID
Lower-res FaceTime camera
And no 3D Touch
Screen isn't as bright or crisp as iPhone 6s
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3D Touch
Lacklustre front-facing camera
Battery life could be better
No 128GB version
Scuffs easily
Some website and app designs are leaving small screens behind. The SE is no movie screen
And it's sure not VR friendly. Your selfies will look worse
And your touches will be less 3D
Smaller phone means smaller display. Not introducing any new technology. No 128GB option
And we wouldn't recommend the base 16GB option to anyone at this point. No 3D Touch. Outdated FaceTime camera. Onscreen keyboard harder to use for those with larger
Big bezels
Lacks 5G
No Night mode
Shorter battery life than other iPhones
Older giant-bezel design and limited screen size are love-it-or-hate-it. Hardware hasn't changed since its 2016 debut
SubHD resolution screen a bit disappointing in 2016
Great build quality, Powerful internals, Above average battery life, Great rear-facing camera with Live Photos and 4K Video, Fast cellular and WiFi connectivity, Stable iOS software with huge selection of apps
Design is same as the 5S, Expensive price tag in India, Below average Front facing camera, Limited to 16/64GB storage,
The iPhone SE is not for everyone but for those who want a powerful smartphone in a compact package. Unfortunately, the Indian pricing is not as attractive like in the US where the pricing is about $399 which is the lowest ever launch price of a new iPhon...
4-inch display is too restricted, Battery life is still rather low, Lags behind in low light photography
The iPhone SE is a flagship in every right, but a screen size of four inches is too hindering today. Like all iPhone, the Rs. 39,000 price tag can seem overpriced, and is a big reason why the phone is tough to recommend today. If you stricly want a smalle...
Abstract: If you don't have an iPhone, you're most likely to be satisfied with an Android or Windows smartphone. But neither of them offer smartphones in sizes that are easy to use with just one hand without having to adjust your grip -- a useful feature during cro...
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Published: 2016-04-15, Author: Ryan , review by: dnaindia.com
Excellent build quality, Good 12MP shooter, but lacks detail, Blazingly fast performance, Audio quality is excellent
The speaker is rather quiet, Average battery life, Front 1.2MP selfie camera is a big NO for 2016, No wireless charging
There is no conspiracy behind the iPhone SE - it's what the fans wished for, and what the critics love to hate. It's always been this way with Apple - polarized opinions versus massive sales.The iPhone SE is an iPhone like any other iPhone. It has top-not...
Published: 2016-04-10, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Abstract: “Honey, someone has shrunk my iPhone!” That was my first reaction when I held the tiny iPhone SE for the first time. I'm an iPhone 6s Plus user and my hands felt really large while holding the iPhone SE. Heck, everything feels large in front of it — I sli...
There is no conspiracy behind the iPhone SE - it's what the fans wished for, and what the critics love to hate. It's always been this way with Apple - polarized opinions versus massive sales.Like it or not, Apple embraced its past and listened to its fans...
Underwhelming selfie camera, Starts at 16GB storage
In India, the iPhone SE starts at Rs. 39,000, which may not represent a path-breaking price point that will suddenly make the iPhone accessible to millions more, but it's still an important product for the Indian market. Thanks to the increased flexibilit...
