Don't get me wrong, I'm really tempted to trade in my 6S for an SE, as I much more prefer the 5S design and size. I was just hoping it would be a 4" phone on par, entirely, with the 6S.
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Do you feel SE is inferior in the lineup?
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The SE is inferior in light of the fact that it doesn't have top of the line features like 3D Touch, but other than that it still has the A9/M9 processor which compensates for a lot. Also it has a LCD display, although lacking 3D Touch, not a mainstream feature yet.
I'm just about to order, but, I'm confused by the two options. I'm a T-Mobile USA (GSM) voice user who travels and wants maximum interoperability worldwide. The 6S (I don't have) looks almost perfect, but, the two SE models seem to have LTE gaps for international roaming. It looks like Apple suggests the A1662, but, I don't understand that -- it looks like the A1723 would be better for T-Mobile+international. Will there be any problem buying a "Sprint" model and using it (GSM) on T-Mobile, occasional roaming to AT&T, and use internationally?
Thinking a bit more: iPhone SE is actually positioned quite cleverly - on paper it passes the key tickbox tests; however some of the elegance might be yet hidden on paper - it's super compact, good battery, good price - makes it great option for city rushers who just need to get to their destination.
Reminds me of the G4 PowerBook days - where they ran 12", 15" and 17" configs.
Reminds me of the G4 PowerBook days - where they ran 12", 15" and 17" configs.
My point is so did the 5 and 5s both had the same screen yet they never made battery life like the 6s.....so we come full circle.
Consumers want options. Every current iPhone Apple makes allows their customer base to decide what is best for them. This is a good thing.
For me, having a four inch iPhone 6S (minus a few features I don't care much about) in the SE fits perfectly for my situation.
The battery life in the SE is my favorite spec. To Apple's engineers on this... Finally, bravo.
For me, having a four inch iPhone 6S (minus a few features I don't care much about) in the SE fits perfectly for my situation.
The battery life in the SE is my favorite spec. To Apple's engineers on this... Finally, bravo.
I use my phone for all those things apart from watching movies. I've got a tv for that. Problem is I game a lot less on my 6s because it's too big to comfortably hold. I do everything a lot less because it's uncomfortable to hold.
I don't need a phone right now, but in about a year this would be attractive.
And the savings will help pay for a new watch (which is what I interact with mostly, anyway)
And savings = money for more gadgets!
And the savings will help pay for a new watch (which is what I interact with mostly, anyway)
And savings = money for more gadgets!
From what I have read, that is the case, not only is the A9 faster, but it uses less electricity.
Exactly - and my favourite out of that bunch was no doubt the 12" PB (I had one for several years, still my favourite Apple notebook ever). I tend to prefer the smaller things, the iPhone SE, iPad Mini and hopefully soon the 12" rMB second generation. If I need anything bigger than the rMB, I'll get a monitor. Haven't had the need for it so far though, and I assume the same will be the case with the iPhone.
Now i own an SE, previously had the 6, and having 3 friends with the 6S and played with their handsets and 3D touch a lot when they got them i think the SE is the best of them.
Just the speed of the device makes it the best. 3D Touch i can easily live without, the faster touch ID would be nice but the one on the SE & 5S is not slow. I'm not that vain i'm taking selfies all the time so the front camera does not bother me, and it was good enough for people when the 5S came out so it should still be adequate.
It has very few trade off's for an extremely quick, compact smart phone with great battery life that you don't notice in your pocket and does not feel like you are going to drop it when you use it 1 handed.
Just the speed of the device makes it the best. 3D Touch i can easily live without, the faster touch ID would be nice but the one on the SE & 5S is not slow. I'm not that vain i'm taking selfies all the time so the front camera does not bother me, and it was good enough for people when the 5S came out so it should still be adequate.
It has very few trade off's for an extremely quick, compact smart phone with great battery life that you don't notice in your pocket and does not feel like you are going to drop it when you use it 1 handed.
Well there were 30 million 4-inch iPhone sold in 2015... there is a demand, so there is a supply.
Just that Apple has not made such kind of release in the history of iPhone, a spring release when everyone is still hungry for the 6S and 6S Plus... there is not much to say here.
I wasn't expecting long lines, though I do wonder what the actual sales figures were - that will help play into whether Apple will update the line next year (or the year after).
The SE received a faster processor, more ram, and a better camera. I would say the user got the upgrades that mattered the most.
Honestly, go with the 6S - A1633 (http://www.techwalls.com/iphone-6s-plus-models-differences/). The SE is great, but for someone that travels a lot, you can't beat the 6S for carrier compatibility. The SE won't be near as flexible, either model.