iphone SE as 2nd phone?

[BMcCoy]

I know for sure I won't be able use SE as my primary as my eyes won't be able to read anything LOL.

Why won't you be able to read anything? The pixel density resolution is the same on the SE as the 6 and 7 (326ppi) and so the text size is the same, in standard view.. it's just the canvas area is larger on the bigger phones. The + phones do have a higher display ppi (401 ppi) which would actually render the text smaller, except for the shadowy world of 3x scaling, and apps being updated properly, so results are less predictable and vary between apps!

There is of course a 'Larger type' facility in the accessibility settings, should you need it. Apps that support Dynamic Type make this even more useful/customisable to your eyesight and preference.

 

[Vlada011]

I told long time ago.
Best combination at the moment...
-iPhone 7 main phone
-iPhone SE 2nd phone
OK some people as me need to satisfied with iPhone SE as only phone because budget.
But at least I have iPhone.

Maybe some people like biggest and smallest, not iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus 256GB and small iPhone SE 16GB just for fast talking and SMS, etc...
OK in office and work you will hold iPhone 7 Plus but example in school, on morning running, gym, night club etc...
it's better smaller cell phone. I never leave phone with jacket in clubs, etc... and SE is always with in pocket. I don't need bag or case.

 

[Pravda]

I'm currently using iPhone 4S as my work phone and 6+ as my main phone.
I'm going to be updating both hopefully soon.
Going to grab the SE for work and iPhone 8 as main. The size of the iPhone + is an overkill now that I've spend over 2 years with it. It's just not practical for me as far as mobility goes.

 

[Vlada011]

I have chance to replace iPhone SE 16GB Space Grey + 150 euro for iPhone 6s 32GB Space Grey.
iPhone SE is 6-7 months old and iPhone 6s Space Grey is new fabric sealed. Both are locked on same carrier.
I just think what to do? Price of that 6s is 460 euro.
Or maybe I should wait iPhone 7s and make new contract and sell mine iPhone SE for 280-300 euro and pay rest of rates with that money. Because than I would have rate for 2 cell phones.
I wish badly iPhone 7... Matt Black or Silver.
On Silver I would install this type of tempered glass to mask white edges... that would be awesome cell phone than...

Do you play sometimes giveaways over net... I participate several times for iPhone and always have some content. Some people have luck and get brand new iPhone even choose color. Can you Imagine.

 

[canvasback13]

i am thinking of an SE as a second phone. Currently have a 7 Plus and Blackberry Bold from work. My company is finally making us give up Blackberrys. I actually love the blackberry as an email device. Has lasted years with no case and battery life is awesome.

Many business people I know have 2 phones. Companies like mine make you agree to terms and conditions giving up a lot of privacy if you install the companies email apps. They can unlock and search your entire phone without your consent, see all your apps, track location, wipe phone etc. And they can do that to phone i bought and pay the bill for. I receive no reimbursement. And you never know how these agreements and how they treat your privacy will change over time. I would rather be out of pocket for the cost of a second phone. I find the agreement too intrusive.

On most nights and weekends i wouldn't carry the work phone.

 

[rachelsgoldens]

I have a 2nd phone because I work in rescue and have my own business along with my day job. I use the 2nd line for people I done want to have my personal number that I've had for 10+ years. I also set up my work email for both my day job and business, as well as the rescue. This way my personal phone isn't continually going off with notifications and I can walk away from it. Plus it's a legit business expense.

 

[kazmac]

Right now, no. The SE seems too small to me at the moment, but if Apple keeps raising the prices of the larger phones and upgrading the SE, I could see myself trying the SE and iPad combo somewhere down the line (I actually did try a 5S and an iPad mini 4), but returned the 5S because it was very slow.

I do not like dealing with SIM cards. but am in awe of you folks who can swap them with ease. I just cannot see myself with multiple phones but I think it is pretty cool that folks do have more than one for their specific needs.

 

[Vlada011]

i am thinking of an SE as a second phone. Currently have a 7 Plus and Blackberry Bold from work. My company is finally making us give up Blackberrys. I actually love the blackberry as an email device. Has lasted years with no case and battery life is awesome.

Many business people I know have 2 phones. Companies like mine make you agree to terms and conditions giving up a lot of privacy if you install the companies email apps. They can unlock and search your entire phone without your consent, see all your apps, track location, wipe phone etc. And they can do that to phone i bought and pay the bill for. I receive no reimbursement. And you never know how these agreements and how they treat your privacy will change over time. I would rather be out of pocket for the cost of a second phone. I find the agreement too intrusive.

On most nights and weekends i wouldn't carry the work phone.

In that case I would use second cell phone for privacy.
iPhone SE is perfect for that.
I would never bought iPhone with cash... I mean I don't have to pay full price.
But carrier give me oportunity to buy iPhone. If I upgrade on 7s or 8 that would be with carrier.

 

[willmtaylor]

I have neither the need nor the justification for a 2nd phone.

 

[Martyimac]

I went back to an SE this last weekend. I am happy with the size for what I use it for. Basically I don't "live" on my phone as so many folks do. I don't FB, tweet, or do any social media. I use the weather app occasionally and the camera, which takes perfectly good pics. It fits in all my different pants pockets without a case.
The most interesting thing is that I find my battery lasts longer than my 6S battery did and I don't use it any differently. Is the battery bigger on the SE?

 

[nburwell]

The most interesting thing is that I find my battery lasts longer than my 6S battery did and I don't use it any differently. Is the battery bigger on the SE?

No larger battery, but the screen is smaller, so the device consumes less power. Thus the battery life is marginally better than what you'd get on the 6s.

 

[Bart Kela]

I went back to an SE this last weekend. I am happy with the size for what I use it for. Basically I don't "live" on my phone as so many folks do. I don't FB, tweet, or do any social media. I use the weather app occasionally and the camera, which takes perfectly good pics. It fits in all my different pants pockets without a case.
The most interesting thing is that I find my battery lasts longer than my 6S battery did and I don't use it any differently. Is the battery bigger on the SE?

No, the SE battery is smaller than the one in the 6S.

However, the SE's battery is powering a smaller device, most notably the screen. There are some features in the 6S that aren't present in the SE like 3D Touch, the taptic engine, WiFi with MIMO, LTE Advanced and the barometer, all of which consume more power, of course.

 

[Leo90]

I am picking an iPhone SE as my primary phone. I got fed up of phablets and would really like to have something smaller in my pocket.

 

[Pravda]

I've been debating going to SE as my primary iPhone but that keyboard is a bit small for me for everyday texting and then there's using Waze for navigation, I'll definitely need a bigger screen for that.