Especially now with it being summer, I love that I can toss my SE in my shorts pocket and not have to place it out on the table when my fiancee and I go out for a meal. A lot of the time this weekend, I almost forgot the phone was in my pocket. And I love the ease of using it with one hand. I struggle in that regard with my 6s, but with the SE it's just natural.
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iPhone SE has been a profound experience
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Especially now with it being summer, I love that I can toss my SE in my shorts pocket and not have to place it out on the table when my fiancee and I go out for a meal. A lot of the time this weekend, I almost forgot the phone was in my pocket. And I love the ease of using it with one hand. I struggle in that regard with my 6s, but with the SE it's just natural.
As I've said numerous times... I have a 6s Plus and a 6s along with my SE. That said I can't stray away from my SE for whatever reason.
There are things I miss about the 6s Plus, but I don't miss the 6s at all. I wish the SE had a 1080p screen. I can tell the difference when watching videos on the SE. As far as size goes I believe the SE is the perfect size for me and my line of work. The plus just seems to get in my way while I'm working. That doesn't mean that I won't get the 7 plus when it's released... However I have more to think about than normal
There are things I miss about the 6s Plus, but I don't miss the 6s at all. I wish the SE had a 1080p screen. I can tell the difference when watching videos on the SE. As far as size goes I believe the SE is the perfect size for me and my line of work. The plus just seems to get in my way while I'm working. That doesn't mean that I won't get the 7 plus when it's released... However I have more to think about than normal
Why not toss / sell the 6s if it's collecting dust? That could pay for the SE or most of it id imagine
I went from 4s to SE so there was no need for screen size adjustment. In fact, it's already an upgrade. 
Did consider 6s 6s+, but at the end of the day, I use it to make calls. I'm very happy with the SE, can't imagine putting a large bar of soap next to my face, nor can I entertain the idea of putting it in my bra at the gym.
Love the camera on this little phone. And just enough technology at my fingertips without allowing it to run my life. Seriously, I think I will keep this for at least 2-3 years. I'm usually not motivated to change phones, but this little SE got me to switch.
Did consider 6s 6s+, but at the end of the day, I use it to make calls. I'm very happy with the SE, can't imagine putting a large bar of soap next to my face, nor can I entertain the idea of putting it in my bra at the gym.
Love the camera on this little phone. And just enough technology at my fingertips without allowing it to run my life. Seriously, I think I will keep this for at least 2-3 years. I'm usually not motivated to change phones, but this little SE got me to switch.
You were on a 4S?!I went from 4s to SE so there was no need for screen size adjustment. In fact, it's already an upgrade.
Did consider 6s 6s+, but at the end of the day, I use it to make calls. I'm very happy with the SE, can't imagine putting a large bar of soap next to my face, nor can I entertain the idea of putting it in my bra at the gym.
Love the camera on this little phone. And just enough technology at my fingertips without allowing it to run my life. Seriously, I think I will keep this for at least 2-3 years. I'm usually not motivated to change phones, but this little SE got me to switch.
I definitely agree with the second half of this statement.
To be honest, if they'd make the iPhone 7, with the option to buy the SE form edging, I'd be all over it.
I always felt comfortable holding and using that shape. The iPhone 6s Plus, I tend to feel I'm going to drop it. Albeit, I now have an Apple leather case on it...
I always felt comfortable holding and using that shape. The iPhone 6s Plus, I tend to feel I'm going to drop it. Albeit, I now have an Apple leather case on it...
I really wanted to love the SE but after going through three of them I returned all three due to the entire screen being yellow or the top part of th screen being yellow. It was a sad experience.
I am also loving my SE way more than I thought I would. It is so pleasant being able to reach all for corners of the display with only one thumb
I just traded in my 32GB SE for the 128GB SE. 32GB's would probably be enough, but being a free memory upgrade, I couldn't pass on it.
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Yellowing?
Had the SE for s couple months. The physical size was great, but the screen size and resolution not good enough for a premium priced device.
Opinions will differ. But for me Apple too the easy. They should go to drawing board and work on 4.7" screen in a handy sized device. Samsung managed it with the Galaxy Alpha. Apple can do it even smaller I think.
That would be an epic device. This one here is nice but not quite enough for the price asked. At least
Opinions will differ. But for me Apple too the easy. They should go to drawing board and work on 4.7" screen in a handy sized device. Samsung managed it with the Galaxy Alpha. Apple can do it even smaller I think.
That would be an epic device. This one here is nice but not quite enough for the price asked. At least
I had the SE for about 6 months or maybe a little longer, I can't remember. I did love the form factor but I couldn't get used to the small screen anymore. I paid it off, sold it on Swappa, then bought a 7, just recently I traded that one in and bought a Matte Black iPhone 7+. Couldn't be happier. 
You were on a 4S?!
I really liked the 4s. Great little phone.
Just received new SE phone. I noticed that the "pages, garage band, numbers and keynote" apps are large, memory hogging apps. Does anyone actually use them?
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No I just delete them, including iMovie. You can always download them again from the Appstore for free.
I went from the 6S to the SE for several reasons. The 4.7 inch size just felt a little beyond one handed use for me and as someone who refuses cases I can't stand the design of the 6/6S/7. There were things I enjoyed about the 6S but nothing that I considered deal breakers that I would miss. There are times where the phone feels cramped and although I CAN watch media it's not my preference. I've been more then happy with those phone and see this as something I'll be keeping for a few years. As someone who likes bleeding edge tech I have to balance that with my realistic budget and needs. If the iPhone is going to begin to soar over the $1,000 price tag that will be something I'll have to evaluate when I NEED something new not just want it.
Regardless of size, I don't care for the curved-bleeding edges of the newer models. I much prefer the I phone 5 and SE body design.
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When I go back and forth I do. Overall the plus is easier to type on for sure but I get used to it again.
One handed usually easier than two on SE haha that's where things feel real crammed at times
I know when I go to the Apple Store they hand me their credit card device and tell me to type in my email address and it is very hard after using my 7+ but a friend has an SE and let me use it for several hours and it felt very good in the hand, like I remembered iPhones felt long ago.
Hope you enjoy, it is too late for me.