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Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016)

Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016)
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alaScore 89

19370 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19370 reviews of Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and battery. The performance and usability also get good reviews. Reviews are divided on the reception. Some have doubts about the text input.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 284 user reviews of Apple iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Views about the price and design are on the whole positive. The usability and size are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reception.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Evan Kypreos (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone SE review: The last of the small Apple phones

 

The iPhone SE is an affordable, well-designed small phone that can run iOS 13, although it's getting a bit old now

Compact body;Great camera;Excellent performance;Solid battery life

Average screen;Poor front-facing camera

Sep, 2019
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Expert review by : Evan Kypreos (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone SE

 

iPhone SE review: If you hate the modern trend for big phones, the iPhone SE is the best phone for you. But should you still buy it?

Compact body ; Great camera ; Excellent performance ; Solid battery life

Average screen ; Poor front-facing camera

The iPhone 5S didn’t have the stamina I hoped for when I reviewed it back in 2013. It was average at best. Since the iPhone SE’s battery is only a smidgen larger, I didn’t have high hopes, despite the fact that Apple told me battery life is 50% better...

Mar, 2018
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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

iPhone SE (2016) review

 

How is Apple the first to work out the public's appetite for a powerful phone in a much smaller form factor?

Great power Longer battery than 5S Lower price

Tired design Old, old screen technology Rattling home key

The iPhone SE (2016) has been replaced by the new iPhone SE (2020), but the older version is still hanging around some retailers for a cheaper price. Is it worth it? Well, Apple really dialled back the screen and design to hit the price point - but...

Apr, 2020
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Expert review by : Dan Grabham (t3.com)

iPhone SE review: you won't buy this phone - but you will tell someone else to

 

It's the iPhone for people who think they want an iPhone

Powerful for the price ; Excellent 12MP camera & 4K ; Easy to recommend

Needs a new design ; No 32GB option ; No expandable storage

Aug, 2016
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPhone SE review

 

Appears to be the best value iPhone, but the high end model is still where it's at...

Small screen with powerful spec ; Strong camera ; Good battery life

Contrast could be better ; Audio lacks in dynamics and subtlety

The SE is a good value powerful phone for those who need a small screen, but its pricier sibling does better with audio and video

Apr, 2016
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Apple iPhone SE Smartphone overview

 

IPHONE SE 16GB SPACE GREY IN

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPhone SE review: Great things can come in small packages

 

Bigger is normally always better, but sometimes great things come in small packages too.

Small size will suit a certain audience ; Feature set means plenty of power ; Accessible price point

Not a new design ; Small size won't be for all - can feel crammed on screen ; No 3D Touch ; 1.2MP front camera ; No MIMO Wi-Fi

The iPhone SE is a great smartphone that brings plenty of power in a small package. It's designed to appeal to those who aren't fussed by today's typically large flagship phones.

Apr, 2018
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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iPhone SE review

 

With the same design and 4in screen, the iPhone SE brings the iPhone 5S bang up to date, and at a price that's a lot more affordable than an iPhone 6S. Here's our iPhone SE review

The SE is what many iPhone fans have been asking for, and it's a great upgrade if you're still using an iPhone 5. For 5S owners, things aren't quite as clear cut. If you're not happy with the 5S's performance, the SE should solve that problem. However,...

Mar, 2017
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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Apple iPhone SE Review: In Depth

 

Apple iPhone SE review: The new iPhone SE looks like an old iPhone but packs the power of a new iPhone, so does that mean...

Powerful and compact ; Excellent main camera ; Premium design ; Affordable*

Lacklustre front-facing camera ; Battery life could be better ; No 128GB version ; Scuffs easily

Sure, the Apple iPhone SE looks out of place, but that’s more indicative of how comfortable we’ve grown to bigger handsets, even if their size has impacted on ease of use for many users. A four inch screened device as powerful as this is a rare thing...

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone SE review

 

This compact iPhone packs a major punch

Great battery life ; Compact without compromise ; It’s a bargain… for an iPhone

16GB? Come on ; Old design ; No 3D Touch

A form factor favourite returns rejuvenated. Apple’s iPhone SE is the best small phone you can buy.

Apr, 2016
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