You mean the consumers that haven’t yet seen iPhones with no home buttons and bezels?
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New iPhone SE Reportedly on Track for Release in First Quarter of 2022
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So they walk into an apple store and just completely do not see all the iPhones with no home buttons or bezels? I mean walk into any store that sells phones (doesn't even have to be an apple store) and iPhones (those ones without that pesky home button and bezels) are always front and center..
I replaced my 1st gen SE (4" screen) with an iPhone 12 Mini and I hate it. It's huge. I can't imagine having the even larger current SE. If you go with the Mini, you will definitely miss Touch ID and home button. It's a nightmare. Face ID is super inconvenient and way more trouble to use than TouchID. The lack of home button is also very cumbersome and inefficient to deal with. Unfortunately, I think you'll be disappointed with either the new SE or the current Mini, but will probably have to choose one due to your original SE's age, as you said.
The SE gives an iPhone for the large number of people who prefer Touch ID to faceID. I'm not one, but I understand why some people have a strong preference. Going with the X style would cut those people off.
I like Touch ID. Actually missing it put me off from my planned buy of the 13. Because when I travel by train I need to wear a mask all the time. Touch ID is perfect for it.
As long as my 6S carries on I can wait. Will consider the SE3 versus the 13. But will need at least 256 storage.
As long as my 6S carries on I can wait. Will consider the SE3 versus the 13. But will need at least 256 storage.
Touch ID on the SE forced me to ditch my 11 Pro and return the 12 that I tried to use. Touch ID just always works no matter what which is something you need when you're forced to wear a facemask so often.
Apple has to bring back Touch ID to flagship iPhones, maybe do a combo of both Face ID and Touch ID on the same device.
A combo on a flagship iPhone would incentivise a lot to upgrade just because of the facemask nuisances.
Apple has to bring back Touch ID to flagship iPhones, maybe do a combo of both Face ID and Touch ID on the same device.
A combo on a flagship iPhone would incentivise a lot to upgrade just because of the facemask nuisances.
Or you know take the 2 seconds to type in your password (or if have an Apple Watch use the unlock with Apple Watch). People aren't going to be wearing masks forever...
I hope they keep updating the internals of the SE while leaving the form factor exactly as it is. My elderly mother absolutely loves its form factor and touchID, and appreciates being able to keep upgrading her phone every 4-5 years without changing anything.
Remember, the SE isn't for tech enthusiasts, it's for regular people who want an inexpensive phone that does the basics.
Remember, the SE isn't for tech enthusiasts, it's for regular people who want an inexpensive phone that does the basics.
Sounds great to me. I have the 2020 SE, and it is terrific. At launch, I bought four of them for the family at $200 each from Walmart. Great deal. Very reliable phone. Personally, I like the design and Touch ID.
For my purposes, Apple should keep the price point and form factor, but continue to improve the internals and camera. That would work for me. Frankly, I don't need to trade-in my current 2020 SE, since it does everything I want. However, if an updated processor would improve battery life, I might be interested. My current phone is pretty good, but you always can use more battery life.
For my purposes, Apple should keep the price point and form factor, but continue to improve the internals and camera. That would work for me. Frankly, I don't need to trade-in my current 2020 SE, since it does everything I want. However, if an updated processor would improve battery life, I might be interested. My current phone is pretty good, but you always can use more battery life.
Agree. Using face on 12 and hate it. I like the cameras though. But if an SE has A15 and runs latest iOS I just may dump 12 for realistic convenience.
The market would disagree with you. The SE was the #2 selling smartphone of 2021 across all manufacturers, selling over 21 million units.
Just proof of how good design is better than forced-changed design. It’s the easiest to hold, the home button *is* better than the swipe, Touch ID is more convenient than Face ID and on and on. Basically the design hasn’t died because it’s ergonomic and user-friendly.
Because the SE sold 21 million units this year and was the #2 selling smartphone in the entire market across all manufacturers.
It’s funny but for me Touch ID has not worked well for me in the colder months. My hands crack from the dryness and I find that super glue is a great gap filler / pain reduction tool but since it changes the shape of my fingers it properly stops Touch ID from working for me with my iPad pros. My 02 cents.
I find it funny that the people who complain about the "looks" of the SE are not the people who are buying them.
I'm quite happy with my 2020 SE.
The looks are okay. The thing I'd miss most on the SE2 are more than 128 storage (for new ones) and maybe a wide angle lens for the camera. On the other hand it's good value and has a contemporary chip. If the SE3 is not supersized it is even more interesting to me.
At least 1 carrier has offered the 64GB version for FREE. Others have offered for $199.