I’m considering it as I don’t like Face ID and prefer the smaller size of the se... but curious if anyone else has made that move?
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iPhone 11 Anyone trade an iPhone 11 for an se 2020?
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Why would it matter if others have made the move, when you are the one that is unhappy with your current set up? They won’t be paying the bill. If the local Apple store is open, make an appointment and look at and test the new SE in person. If not, consider waiting until the new phone announcement of the 5.4” phone.
I had an 11 and am using an SE right now. Great little phone. Lighting quick, camera is great except in poor lighting, and Touch ID is great in the mask times we live in right now.
It’ll take a few days to get used to the screen size. The battery life is the only real drawback.
You're better off waiting for the 5.4" iPhone 12. At least wait 2 weeks for the keynote to compare.
Yeah I wasn’t looking for advice, just experiences to hear how people felt making this move- pros and cons I might not have thought of.
I’m currently using the new se and have an 11 pro (sold). I do like the size and Touch ID. The smaller screen takes some getting used to and the battery life. Oh man that battery life is also something to get used to. It is an awesome little phone and feels great in the hands. It’s easy to maneuver and is super light weight, but doesn’t feel cheap. Plus, Walmart is still running their special at $200 for a new se. If you’re on the fence about it, I’d try it out and if you don’t like it you can return it.
Didn't trade, but just bought one to use for the TouchID. But eventually I couldn't take the small screen anymore and went back to 11PM.
I made the move and totally regretted it. Battery life on the 11 is the best! That was my main concern.
I was good on that front since I didn't use it heavily and had the Mophie iP8 Battery Case just in case. Just couldn't take the small screen anymore
I went from a XS to an SE 2020. The XS stopped working (my fault) and 3 factors made me chose the SE:
- Touch ID in a pandemic (Face ID is useless while wearing a face mask)
- It's cheaper
- The size, I still long for the size of the old SE. I had got the XS because it was the smaller iphone available on October 2018. The 2020 is still smaller.
Did the same here. SE 2020 Battery life is easy fixed with a battery case.
For normal light use it’s hold a day easy for me. So battery case is in use when needed.
Frank
That’s not a fix.. that’s a bandaid. IMO iPhone SE is not meant for a power user, it’s meant for people who don’t use their phones for everything like a lot of people do. Light social media, some phone calls, little music and video, and that’s about it. My wife is plugging hers into the fast charger a couple of times a day. I can use my phone all day with no problem.
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UPDATE AGAIN 7/21 (hopefully the last)! For those interested in my ongoing phone saga
Hopefully the thread helps you!
UPDATE AGAIN 7/21 (hopefully the last)! For those interested in my ongoing phone saga
Hopefully the thread helps you!
How is the battery life?
And camera-wise, is it mostly the lack of the other two lenses you had on the 11 pro, or even comparing to the standard lens in regular lighting conditions are you seeing it to be sub par?
I went from first gen iPhone 5se to XR. I hate the Face ID too. I still kept my XR cause the battery life is great. I just grumble and deal with the Face ID. In store, I just put in my passcode to get to ApplePay and unlocking my phone. I think I will try to add another face with mask.
I didn't trade, but I bought one in preference to an 11 recently, and glad I did.
As above, I prefer the size and touchID.
In terms of battery life concerns.... this will charge my SE 5+ times (wirelessly), my iPad or MBA twice...
I traded my iphone 11 for iphone Se 2020...
I need touch id badly this pandemic season..
Faceid is completely useless now .
I need touch id badly this pandemic season..
Faceid is completely useless now .