iPhone SE (2022) Review: Old Dog. New Trick.
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iPhone SE = Special Edition, but really the formula is very simple...
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I think an iPhone SE using the iPhone 8 Plus design would help solve the phones inherent limitations - better battery life, bigger screen, dual cameras, no major manufacturing changes needed by apple.
Exactly what i was thinking, man
Apple doesn't do it because it costs them more money. They want to make as much profit as possible from their phones.
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Not everyone wants a bigger phone.
Apple is very lazy. He could have done that and kept the same price and still went out in profit, but this is apple. Maybe they're afraid it's going to sell better than 13. But for now I'll stick to android, maybe with se4 where it's expected to be in the xr case, without face id and with the fingerprint on the side.
SE: Standard Edition, its legit just a standard iPhone
It stands for Special Edition? At least thats what Apple calls it I wouldn’t call it that. I agree with your name.
I think it stand for SPECIAL or SMALL but I guess it’s your opinion
it used to be special but not really anymore
@Don't read profile photo shut up
@@susceptible9655 bro the special one is the max an the small one is the mini.
I'm not a gamer or a heavy user. I wanted SE 3 for the small size and the A15 chip. A compact,slim,budget friendly,powerful phone that fits nicely in one hand and doesn't bother you when u put it in your pockets. Love this phone.
Me too! I think it's better for me honestly
Get iphone 11 atlest youll get bigger display with slight slower processor ig
@@humblebread5973 Naah. I wanted a small sized phone with latest processor. This serves that purpose.
@@rt09pachuau21 did you get it?? Like did you already bought it?
@@humblebread5973 Yep. Have been using it since April.
I just got an 2022 SE, I had an iPhone 8 and I am thrilled with the SE. If you can emotionally survive the occasional sneer from your friends, this phone objectively does everything and more, that one might need in a smartphone. Don’t allow Apple to unnecessarily take more of your money than what is truly needed. Keep in mind that we would all be amazed by this technology just a couple handful of moons ago.
My friends with the pro models don’t do anything more than what I do on my se 2020. They’ll show some cool “trick” that the phone will do but they’d never use it in daily life. The pro is literally for pros that produce and edit etc… on a phone. I and everyone I know, browses, streams and iMessages.
I have the se 2022 as well and I agree, it’s so good and does everything you actually need a phone for! I don’t understand why you would spend more on a pro when it does the same things essentially. It makes sense if you actually have the money to spend, but most people don’t.
@@ADC2009 great choice! It’s a great little phone. Tease your friends back about spending a ton of money on a phone that has a bunch of features they don’t need
I've had the 12pro max and now I have the SE. LETS JUST SAY I WISH I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE SE FIRST 👌🏽☺️
I think this is iPhones so same)
I think what they should’ve done is use the XR body, use Touch ID on the power button. Remove Face ID and then A15. You’re getting the updated design language but with cut down features.
It would have become a big competition to iphone 13 itself. Because there is not much difference going on since iphone 11
@Don't read profile photo :/
It would cost them more money to integrate that than it would to just use the previous design Btw, their target market isn’t really looking for a phone that necessarily looks modern. Just one that does everything they need it to, takes good pictures and will last for eons in software updates
Let’s be honest, TouchID is way better than FaceID
@@loveallsid Face ID, OLED screen, way batter cameras, and all to save like $280 - $380?
Probably one of the most balanced reviews I've seen. Marques definitely realises the target market for this.
He sure does Tom.
He's bullshitting
It’s common sense.
@@user-pl9wu1xy3m No. He spitting facts.
@@tonygaya Of course you think so.
I've been using the old iPhone SE since 2018 and it still works great and actually fits in my hand, unlike the massive brick-sized phones nowadays.
I agree with that, Phones are getting way too big to the point where they don’t fit in your hand anymore, I feel like when i buy a phone i have to take size into consideration.
I too like smaller phones. I don't understand how people can have phones that are so big that you can't even put them into your pocket.
@@hemakarim5144 iphone 13 mini is also small
everyone here has tiny hands, my motorola g play is comfortable to hold even with a case and fits inside pockets with plenty of room. No way pockets are small to the point where phones can't even fit in
and its pocket size is handy. Being able to put your phone away with ease protects it. It falls way less.
I've been using the iPhone SE 2020 for a little less than a year now, and I gotta say, I've been impressed. Although the phone is not the most eye catching or maybe fun to use as a flagship iPhone, it really gets the job done. Really wouldn't be opposed to buying the 2022 edition when this one runs it's course. Cheers Apple!
Honestly glad they keep coming out with these. My 82yo grandmother could never learn to use anything more advanced in design than this.
Do you say that with some arrogance or disdain or with utmost respect? I'm not 82 but I'm used to arrogant out of touch and egoistical young persons. And young persons are 18-35 and maybe 50.
@@racineurr.8924 hahaha
@@racineurr.8924 you are seeing what you want to see. Some people just don't like to get used to newer styles. I refuse to get rid of the home button, back button, and page layout on Android even though they are pushing gesture controls. Their grandmother probably just doesn't care to learn how to navigate on the new iphones.
@@racineurr.8924 Why would someone be disdainful to their own grandmother????
Same for my 89yo. Keep it the same for the technophobes out there😄
I had an SE (2016) until recent, loved it, I went and tried the newer SE in store.. ended up spending the extra coin and going with the mini as it felt miles ahead and thats coming from someone who always stands by the budget phones. The mini form factor seems like such a more natural successor to that original SE. Seeing this be quite similar form to the last SE to me makes it seem further behind the pack
this might actually be part of why the se is so bad, it makes the other iphones look like a better value
@@jakobseiler Or maybe thats the reason why its "made" bad? So that people spend the extra money and get the higher prices better phone?
@@Mahalakshmi-Khan not exactly, many people don’t really care.
Sounds to me like they got u reeled in with their master plan
thats what apple wanted people to buy mini
Everything people complain about with the SE (other than battery life) are total positives for me. I like the single shallow camera. I like the efficient, rectangular display. And I love the home button. The only reason I got a 13 mini was the fact that it’s physically smaller (could still stand to be even smaller, though), the square-edge body design, and the better battery life. Otherwise I prefer everything about the SE. I hope Apple continues not destroying the wonderful simplicity of something that works perfectly and just keeps dropping newer chips in it.
Do you know any other good new smartphones that have rectangular displays? The closest I can find is Sony Xperia 10 iv.
@@guestc142 No idea, but I'm really not the guy to ask (I would never use Android, so I don't know what's out there in that regard).
13 mini has a much better camera though. I use to have an se(2020).
The battery life isn’t that bad, and most places you will be able to charge
I think you missing the point, people who buy this phone just want to keep the old feel of the phone, most don't care about taking pictures with it as much they don't care for screen size and they don't care about playing top graphics games they just want to use it for what it is a phone
Would love to see Apple release an SE+ with the old iPhone 8+ body, the 1080p display, bigger battery, and the dual cameras with new chip.
Agreee. Would buy it if Apple produce this dream phone
Nah, too much work. You're asking too much from iphone. They are lazy af.
@@josephchristoffel yeah that’s why they are earning so much
Exactly. I loved the iPhone 8+. I’d love to see an SE+. Same design as the 8+ but have it upgraded. When I saw the new SE being released this was my first thought.
Quite possibly would be the perfect phone 😍
I'm using the SE 2020 for almost 2 years. My opinion about this new SE 2022 was 1. It wasn't that big jump from the previous SE. To make it simpler they just updated the processor and 5G connectivity 2. If you're using the previous SE, I won't recommend buying this one but if you're planning to buy a new SE 2020 I can recommend of having this one instead.
I upgraded my original SE for the Se 2020 when it came out. I am skipping this one
Only poor people buy SEs ☠️
@@cottage_pie What's wrong with poor people?
@@littlebighumancom The problem is that he must also be one of them.
@@littlebighumancom lmao just be rich bra
Number one reason I like this form factor still is the Touch ID. It's so much more satisfying and intentional when it comes to things like Apple Pay and keychain logins.
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Touch ID is the goat. Much better than 1984 Facial recognition
I still have and use the iPhone SE from 2016. It's been 6 years and it still works perfectly fine... with one exception - the battery life. As someone who uses only the most basic phone features models like this are attractive to me.
I still use mine as well. I got a new high capacity battery and it lasts super long now.
Same here, but I might have to force myself to the 13 Mini as they are getting rid of it and its the last smaller phone. This SE is bigger than a 13 mini. I wouldve loved the 2016 SE but edge to edge screen
@@Alex-xg8py It's pretty much what the 13 mini is. It's the same size as the first SE, only a bit thicker, with edge to edge screen and better cameras. I'd like a small budget friendly phone, but I'm tired of paying 500+ for a phone for just basic phone functions, although the mini intrigues me because of its size. I might have to go for the SE3.
@@czkmeister the se 3 feels small at first but after a while you will realize it's the perfect size, I feel like the size of the phone was thought out allowing for easy reachability
Agreed, just came here to moan about losing my OG SE today 😂 other than the battery life (which wasn’t a big deal for how it was used) it was perfectly adequate, and considering the battery was never replaced(!) It also had a headphone jack, something I’m struggling to get around the loss of…
Simple Edition is spot on. The biggest feature I want is size, the smaller the better, and after that, longevity. For a tool that is for texting friends, and the occasional email or that app you need to get around a convention, or to show your tickets at the gate of a concert, this is it. I don't use the camera, I don't use it for games, simple is what I want and I like that I can count on the SE iPhone every time.
In some areas the 12 Mini is almost the same price as the new SE though. That seem to be a better buy especially when coming from the first gen SE
Bet you prefer personality too😔
@@justinmercado6193 Wut?
Actually the “S” stands for “Senior Edition”. All grandparents love the Touch Button! 😊
Yep. lol
I feel attacked. 😂
@@ShabeenIbrahim as you should
no idiot de stands for special edition
I’m 32 and I wish my 12 mini had the finger scan
Marques' reviews are awesome and my go to. He's not into crazy theatrics but still creative and fun. More importantly, he tells exactly what is there to know and answers any questions I have about a product. Marques also raises questions I was not even aware of but now realize I need to. Bravo, Mr. Brownlee!
9 years ago this phone would be considered massive in size
I think it is great that Apple keeps updating the iPhone SE while still maintaining the form factor. For many senior citizens, who have a steep learning curve trying to keep up with tech these days, it is a perfect update. My mom (84) has used the past two iPhone SE models and the low-end iPad for some years now. Loosing the home button would be a nightmare for her, having to learn even more gesture controls... So, really happy that Apple sticks with this design.
iphone SE(senior edition)
Doesn't she have problems with small texts??
All the seniors Ive met cant use smart phones, this one is basically the same as any other except for the home button. They use flip fones
@@badalsaibo Most phones are too narrow to handle large text anyway. I can personally verify this.
I had an SE2 and upgraded to a 13 mini when it released. The screen on the SE2 was my biggest gripe - even on max brightness, any amount of sunlight and you can hardly see the screen.
I love my 13 mini I use it alongside my trusty Pixel 4 XL. I truly believe iOS is better suited for small displays like it was originally designed for. No point of having a 7inch display if you can't even have 2 apps open at the same time. Mini is the perfect size iPhone for me. My Pixel handles the real multitasking stuff.
Thats why they keep on doing this design So someone gets another of this, compares the mini and geta that one instead
@@mmorales508 But they still make the max even you can't split screen RN
@@mmorales508 Samsung's OneUI is designed specifically for one handed usage.
Love my 13 mini. My favorite iPhone since the originally SE
I’d recommend this phone to anyone who wants an iPhone without all the gimmicks. Just classic design with updated specs. Also, I have had nothing but pleasant experience with the battery life. It’s not iPhone 13 level, but it’s still miles ahead of an iPhone 8. I like my iPhone SE 2022.
helpful, thanks
Thinking of getting an iPhone, it's probably this or iPhone 11?
@@booboo4ever24 this phones good still, but the iPhone 11 has a bigger crispier screen so if that’s something you want then go with the 11. I’m still very happy with this iPhone SE. I have had a case and a screen protector on it and it’s still like new condition.
@@aaronlegend14 I just saw that the 13 is just $100 more with double GB memory so now I'm thinking of getting that one 🤔
I’m here for you, iPhone SE! To be honest, I love the design. It’s sleek and slim with rounded edges that feel more premium in the hand to me than the blocky flagship phones. Just because a design has been around for a few years doesn’t mean it’s so inferior. It’s not worth hundreds to avoid a little bezel, and I like the straight screen edges without the cut out thing going on at the top. Touch ID is the best authenticator. I don’t want my iPhone to unlock every time I glance at the clock. On the main iPhones, the Face ID infrared light sensors flash you constantly even when you’re not unlocking your phone. Even though it’s widely understood that this is safe and private, it just seems creepy and unnecessary to have that low level radiation constantly. The camera is miles better than my current phone and all I would need. It’s all in how you define “features!” And like anyone, I could binge watch 52 unboxing comparison videos from techies who can’t rest til they find the latest, greatest, fastest, most satisfying phone that fulfills dreams. And it would convince me I need the pro max with a bajillion ions of who really knows what. But truth is that at the end of the day, this is the iPhone most people would be perfectly happy with at half the cost!!
Thank you so much for that comment, Jane. Very well written and great thoughts. I agree with you 100%. Unfortunately, people lost the ability to think for themselves, and let KZheadrs or companies brainwash them. I think the more people focus on phones and need the newest stuff just for “having” it, the more lonely they actually are and don’t have anything or anyONE more valuable than a phone, to use their money for
my sister had the old rounded iphone, i always liked the way it felt... so color me surprised when i found out about the SE
I like the iphone SE too. I had a Motorola Plus and it was bezzled. I just unboxed it today. I'm learning iphone but not much about spoilers so far.
I agree. I love the size and the rounded edges. 🤌🏼
Since the iPhone SE came out it was always the best version for me. Using the 2020 now and I will upgrade, but this thing still works. Considering I don’t ask much of my iPhone, I won’t rush to upgrade on release day, but I will eventually. The iPhone 8 form factor was always my favorite for some reason. Just simple, and I love Touch ID. I’m definitely in the target market for this phone.
I think the second generation SE is amazing, but the battery longevity is horrible.
I’m using a se 1 and it’s still good
@@psyche5893 Just don’t update the phone and you should be fine.
the real concern for me to the SE version are the display I want at least an 1080p (i don't care about the refresh rate I think it's an overrated thing) an ultrawide camera and better battery, in this case I think I can consider to buy an iphone and even switch from android, but 'till then...
@@M4V35 didn’t really notice a difference in display between mini and iPhone se. Hey it’s there, but it didn’t bother me at all.
I have a 2020 SE, and it’s seriously the only Apple purchase which I don’t regret. It’s the only iPhone that’s not overpriced to hell and back.
But me and you are the target market. We like a reliable bargain & can’t be upsold. I am literally waiting to get the SE3 after it’s been out a year - maybe even refurbished for that extra saving. It will proceed to serve me for 4 years and that’s just fine with me.
I also have the 2020 SE and I love the size and the home button but the battery life tho. It's horrid.
Something that's overpriced wouldn't sell millions of units in a competitive market.
You should have bought the iPhone SE and then traded it in and got like $500.00 off an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13.
@@chicitizen maths genius. A new SE is $399-429 for the base.
It’s December 2022 and I just bought a grade A refurbished SE (2020) 128 GB for 180 euros. Best deal of my life, I’m very happy.
Still using my SE 2020 and going strong
Also important to mention that this is one of the few sub $450 dollar phones that can still turn a decent profit. No new tooling costs, design costs, R&D. The longer it sticks around the more profit this enclosure will make Apple
True.
@Don't read profile photo ok i won't
Exactly.. best thing to do is not buy this phone
Because of the Apple branding. If any other manufacturer in any industry brings out an outdated af product like this, it's gonna flop.
Well...obviously...since it is a $299 (at best) phone at a barely sub-$450 price. OF COURSE it can turn a profit when it is overpriced for what you get.
I think Simple Edition really gets to the heart of this phone's best market. There's a comment here about someone who uses it for their gran, and I think that's a perfect example of the kind of user this phone could be perfect for. A simple iPhone that doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles, is going to last more than a few years, is cheap(ish), easy to use and has a more "old school" interface (i.e. still includes the home button) is a perfect fit for a more tech phobic or non-tech-knowledgable user.
A lot of long term iPhone users and tech-savy people prefer TouchID to FaceID you know.
You get the same from a 150$ Android device...
@@TheOrreWombell find a new sub $150 android phones with bezels and physical button and antutu score above 80000(bare minimum now days) and updates for 5 years.
@@ruiguo0824 I don’t recall saying at any point that they didn’t. I’m actually a fan of the home button myself and held off updating until this year for that very reason.
@@TheOrreWombell If you know a device for $150 brand new, that will operate with the speed and power of the iPhone, have as good a camera, with near guaranteed software updates for at least 3-4 years, will still be fully usable and running the flagship Android OS after those 3/4 years then you should snap them up now and sell them at double rate because you know something no one else does.
What a superb review and comparison with alternatives. Thank you, Marques.
Rolling in January 2023 with an iPhone 6s. Yup. Longevity is what many people are after.
Still using a 6. About time for me to upgrade. I only use the iPhone for calls and texts anyway. Especially since I added an iPad, Apple TV 4k and HomePod minis. ( plus a used MacBook in grade A condition)
@@johnnyboy55 someone's got some money to play with 😄
Honestly, this phone is perfect for my dad. He has been using his iPhone 8 since he got it from my mom when she upgraded. He constantly complains about battery life and how its relatively slow, but he refuses to get the new style of iPhone. This is exactly what he needs. Glad I came upon this review. Edit: lol, it's the 7 plus actually.
@Telegram me👉@MarquesBrownlee09 shut up impostor.. u sus
He complains about battery life and you are thinking about buying him a phone with even less battery life? Lol you are exactly the consumer Apple needs.
@@cemalak gonna let you in on a little known fact... Batteries degrade over time, you dunce. His battery is pushing 5 years, hence why he complains about it. This phone would be an upgrade to that. Also, I'm an android user, currently have the fold 3.
@@cemalak Please research before you comment on something online or you look stupid like you do now.
Save you dad some money and have the battery replaced. You'll get another couple years out of the 8.
It’s genuinely the perfect old people phone. The home button makes it dirt easy for elderly people to use and understand, since it’s exactly like every other iPhone they’ve ever had. It’s the epitome of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.
Plus the budget carriers will just be giving this thing away no one is paying 429 for this thing
So true! This is the one I plan to get for my parents (in their 60s) who are used to the button.
A that price point, you are kidding me? The perfect phone for old people
Yeah sure, nowadays old people want to have that small 4.7 inch screen instead of something bigger because they have such good eye visibility
If the screen is bigger i would say yes
Fabulous review-informative and just what I needed! You sir are a total pro!
Hey, Marques! Every time I'm watching your review about any gadget, why do I feel like I want to have it regardless of the pros and cons? I'm using a 2020 SE and S21+ for my daily usage. I always love your honest reviews.
In my wildest dream, I hoped for the 2020 SE to be sold at $199 alongside the lineup. That could have been an ultimate upgrade for all the grand parents out there hanging around with 6, 6s, 7 or 8.
that would be (hopefully) ipod touch 8th gen
Straight Talk has the SE 2020 64GB for $250 but it includes 3 months of service so your really getting the phone for ~$100. Not the best service and it's locked but that's a steal if you just want a backup phone.
@@anirudh270909 nah. didn't they said they're done with ipod?
@@justarandomonlineperson8094 Apple still sells their ipod touch with the A10 fusion chip for $200
@@justarandomonlineperson8094 they still sell the iPod touch 7th Gen, they just don’t headline it anymore it’s hidden on their website
For people who love the way that old phone design feels in your hand and the finger print reader. Most older iPhone users still love that. Not every iPhone user is tech savy. Price should be cheaper. People who still use an iPhone 8 don't really need to upgrade to this but they can.
Broooo!! Congratss!!!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I'd say there are more people who are tech savvy using an Android than an iPhone.
I don't even this half of iphone users are tech savvy. I would say at most 20% on a high end of people who buy new tech are savvy, most people just upgrade to have "the best". that being said apple no longer cares about the average joe, look at their new laptops for example along side of their new phones. I personally have been using the 1plus 7 pro, due to its great full screen display and popup camera for a true full screen.
most IPhone users are not tech savy lol
Battery is a sucker
If this had an OLED screen and a robust battery, it would be the perfect combination of the new and old formula. But then again, the increase of price will always be the concern here.
see samsung galaxy s8
Battery is great tho, I’m biased as my old one needed a battery pack to get through the day. Now I have been using it since 9am and I’m at 47%
I love my I Phone SE! I get so many compliments from my clients about how good the pictures of their pets look. I also love how lighting fast it is.
something I appreciate about the SE series is that I've been able to use the same type of accessories/cases since my iPhone 8 - but I look at SE phones like "LTS" linux releases. Won't get all the bells and whistles but usually get good enough performance where it counts for a long time.
Looked for this comment, 100% agree. Backwards compatible accessories are the #1 luxury I loved having an original SE and 2020 SE. Knowing there are dozens if not hundreds of budget price case designs and options available for the phone on day 1 is a huge sell that wouldn’t be possible of they just add another camera or tenth of an inch to the size anywhere and made it its own model. Someone has to have noticed that perk when considering what the SE model’s target audience typically is.
Yes
this struck a chord with me, thanks for sharing this insight
You're not the only one recognizing this. It took a while, that's also part of why apple releases a SE so soon again. They are pulling a "free marketing" by releasing a "new" model like every android OEM
You can use the same case as the iPhone 6
Great review! I'll only call the SE the "Simple Edition" from now on. I just upgraded from the SE '20 to the 13 Pro Max and obviously such a huge upgrade. Apple needs to make 128GB the bare min on all their phones!
Amen to 128.
@@ullasbabu1732 amen
I'd agree but storage size is truly a tech enthusiast issue only. I have a lot of family, friends, and people I fix devices for still with under 128GB. Mostly with 32-64GB phones that don't get close to using all that storage. They just don't need it. Not that 128GB wouldn't be nice but it's not an issue for most. Also for that to happen, 512GB, 1TB, & 2TB prices have to go down.
SE probably stands for Steve Edition iRemember iPhone 4S coming out when Steve Jobs passed away After that this SE nomenclature came up
Scam Edition
I had the se 2020. I don’t any longer but not because I didn’t like it. I really think it does everything most people need-except for maybe having a longer lasting battery. I think it takes great pics and video, all that most people need, and you can learn to live with the smaller screen. The resolution differences to me are barely noticeable. I also prefer the more rounded sleek design (not larger bezel) compared with the more squared off 12 and 13. The best small phone is still the mini but the differences may not matter to many people.
I do miss the battery on the 13 (mini)
I've been using the SE 1 since it was born. Upgrading to the SE 3 feels like the best phone ever created. And that home button is still the best thing about it. Apple knows who I am. A customer who hates to have to use any phone at all. You're welcome.
Only Apple could pull a 2017 design in 2022.
*2014
And no one will complain. If samsung did this, ww4 would have been bigger than Ukraine v Russia
@@zirconia1205 Already plenty of controversy due to Samsung giving 120hz screen that's not amoled in a phone cheaper than iphone se lmao.
Design feels like mid category Lumia phones.
That 2017 design is pretty much same as 2014.
the selling point for this phone for me personally is Touch ID. nothing beats unlocking your phone even before it leaves your pocket.
Problem is when it is on the table. Quite annoying to unlock in my opinion.
Nothing beats the feeling when you pull out your phone and it has run out of battery
@@amaljoe367 you playing pubg in your pocket?
I swim a lot, so whenever my fingers are wet or pruny, or even sweaty, it won’t unlock and it’s very annoying.
I thought I’d miss it but Face ID is better. Plus the swipe gestures are WAAAAYYY better than the home button. You can switch apps so much quicker than double tapping the button
I have the iPhone SE 2nd gen 2020 and it’s been my phone for 3 years. I actually like the home button and the smaller screen never bothers me. I don’t know all the differences between the 2nd gen and the newer 3rd gen one, but even the 2nd gen is a good option. I’m planning on upgrading soon so now I’m trying to pick between the iPhone 14 and 15 because I do want a bigger and newer phone as of now. I will miss the home button though!
THIS phone I really vibe with. It's modest, smooth aesthetics, yet incredibly powerful processing. I would love to accesorize with this.
I think the iPhone Mini is setting up to take over the SE body. In like 5 years the original Mini will probably be the new body for the SE line
Yeah i agree with what you say on that because what MKBHD is asking for on the new iPhone SE like the ultrawide and bigger battery is basically what the new iPhone minis offer tbh
DONT MESSAGE THOSE PEOPLE ON TELEGRAM
I’d rather say it’d be the iPhone 12 body. But we’ll see.
6:04 god _damn_ that is a cool shot
I have the 8 and gonna get this one.. Love how simple it is and that its gonna last a lot bc theres no way Im gonna spend so much money on a new phone every yr. Im giving the 8 to my little niece bc it still works good☺️
Your presentation is amazing! Just well stated information with quality editing.
True, but what really stands out is his vibe, his attitude; I rly like hearing him talk :D
I just bought a iPhone 13mini less than a month ago, upgrading from my iPhone 6S. No joke, I almost went with the SE just because I prefer the fingerprint reader over FaceID. For those wondering I just keep FaceID off on my 13mini and type in my code.
How are you liking it ??
@@bryanalmanza9296 Overall I like it. This is only my third phone, got an iPhone 4 11 years ago, and a 6S 6 years ago. I don't use my phone a ton in my personal life other than texting, news, and music. I like that it's small. Night mode for pictures is pretty cool and I like in general how the pictures look. The speakers are very loud which is good. And I haven't killed it in a day yet. I got it $200 off with a promotion with Visible so that is nice. Price matters a lot since I'm not a power user, I just need to know it does the basics I want. I'm aiming to get 5 years out of it. My 6S for the last couple of years was starting to struggle in apps and the battery efficiently had dropped about a third. I probably could have kept going with it for a couple more years but it was starting to be a nuisance.
Well IMO iPhone SE using the iPhone X's body would have been a perfect budget iPhone. An extra Ultrawide lens, bigger battery, newer design for the SE lineup, FHD+ screen.
Nah they should have just made it like the 8 plus, which hence has an additional lense, larger battery etc. But it is great for users who prefer the home button and outdated design. Children and older folks would find this phone a pleasure to use. Especially because 429$ gets you a phone that will get updates for over 6 years.
@@theneighborlynumismatist8201 Except many buyers of the SE are actually looking for a smaller phone.
There’s still a market for iPhone with the Home button hence the iPhone SE
just get a Samsung Galaxy A the a52s already is better in almost every way to the iPhone 13 let alone the se ฅ^•̀ﻌ•́^ฅ
@@3mar00ss6 brurb whatt?even s22 don't come close in many things A52 with mid range 778g ufs 2.1 ?
That was a great review. Very informative. You sir, are a pro.
I’m not really needing to keep up to date with tech, but in your reviews you really cover clearly what is meaningful to people, so had to sub
Aside from the battery size, I honestly like that Apple is keeping an old form factor around for those who like it. A close friend of mine doesn't want the bigger full screen phones and many people do not notice or need HFR. The one camera is limiting, but it's at least a good camera vs the tack on "macro" cameras that other phones add. I wish better battery, but I also wish there were more small phones like this for those who want them
You're crazy, i literally returned this phone because it's unusable, the screen is absolutely tiny, if you want a shit phone go ahead, but I'll still keep my pixel 5a which is CHEAPER
@@gangstaelegantproductions2780 I’m using my SE 2020 rn and can’t wait till my 256gb comes in this is the only good iPhone form factor imo all the others I don’t like at all
I'd love a source on the claim that people can't notice HFR. Sure, they may not realize they want it until they try it for the first time, and they certainly don't need it, but there's no evidence that people won't notice it. It'll be noticed.
@@gangstaelegantproductions2780 Didnt you know the screen was tiny when you first bought it?…..
Should just buy iphone 13 mini(everything is better than this) or any other budget phones, if you ask me why? This new se 2022 spec are way too outdated and overpriced, it's 2022 man seriously even android budget phone can be a flagship killer likes poco f3 the snapdragon 870 and EVERYTHING else better while costing like 100 bucks less than this is wayy batter than this new se, it's the worst I've seen from apple If you want a really good compact and SMALL phone with great spec, buy iphone 13 mini, even if it's costed more it's till 100 times better than this se I swear.
I love how genuinely honest you are
I have the iPhone 12 and I’m over it. I’m seriously thinking of getting the SE 3. I don’t do social media any longer, no need for two+ cameras, I’m a way more low key person now. Plus, he’s right. That home button. I do miss it. Plus, I’d be comfortable at 128 gb. I would only need it to call, text, send some photos and use gps. I’m a basic user these days.
just for banking, messaging, camera. i'm no longer obsessed with phones. the se is great
Marcus Brownlee, you are absolutely the first techspert anyone should find before considering a purchase. You’re the best.
I don't consume any media on my phone, so display is just fine. Much prefer the home button over Face ID. What I REALLY want is the latest chip so that I get maximum longevity. Given those parameters, this phone is absolutely perfect for me. And I bet there's a lot of other people out there like me.
What you mean you don’t use any media on your phone? You just watch a yt video and commented 😂
@@Liltragics you know that you can watch KZhead on TV, tablet, console and pc 🤔
@@Liltragics they were using a pc with windows 95
@@Liltragics you do know you can watch KZhead on other devices 😂 not everyone watches videos on their phone.
@@Liltragics how do you know he watched it on his phone?
Love the in-video title transitioning. MKBHD just makes his video a masterpiece. Nice review 👍
I think Marques should change MKBHD to MKB4K, since HD is so last decade.
@@ClassicGuy57 Yes Sir....on point
Thanks for the review man. I'm on a budget and need a very quick phone replacement because the motherboard circuited on my Iphone 6S very suddenly. You convinced me that this is the right one for me.
After two years I swapped my iPhone 12 Pro Max for a SE 3 (Product Red), prior to that I had iPhone 11,8,7, 5c...... Phones have gotten too big, heavy, and bulky. I love the feel of the SE, only con is the battery drains faster than the 12. I'm more of an outdoors person so I don't want a brick in my pocket. People say the SE is dated but its got the 12MP camera, A15 chip, and 5G.
😔 I do miss Touch ID! It’s what keeps me from rushing out and getting each new flagship iPhone. I have the 11 Pro Max and sorta considered the new SE but I also don’t want to give up the cameras. What a conundrum.
Yah. Ghey should make a succesor to the Iphone 8 plus. In the next even they should announce a new phone with touch id, along side iphone 14s
they should definitely add an in-screen touch id like android
Hold on to the 11 pro max for at least 2 years. No worries it would then be upto date. Post 2 years, we may need 5g.
Touch ID is great, by far the most confortable way to unlock a device. What's weird to me is they not adding it to the power button like on the iPad Air
Bruh u got iphone 11 pro max and thinking about SE?! Nah bro. Dont let nostalgy affect you. Just for touch ID?! Stick to the 11 pro max. Its a beast compared to SE. Not even close. And im sure face ID is already pretty good.
Had an iphone SE 2020 for two years. Loved the small size, loved the design, yes I even like the thick bezels. But what ultimately became a dealbreaker was the battery. I'm a pretty heavy user, and when I charged the phone before going to bed, by the next day after my commute to work (listening to spotify and browsing the web) I was already down at like 50 percent. Switched to an 13 this year, not used to the bigger size yet but a vast difference in battery.
I am doing the same thing, I'm glad to hear about the battery in the 13 being better as that is what I just ordered. I also loved the design of the SE, but the battery is just becoming too difficult to live with. I am constantly worried that it will run out if I need maps to get home.
I have exactly the Same Story. Bought a SE in 2020 and 2 Weeks ago it wouldnt load anymore, so i bought a 13. I Hope the battery now will last longer. My Plan would be to not buy a new phone for the next 5 years
I’m JUST switching from the SE 2020 to the 13. Same reason
thanks marques, straight to the point and well edited :)
i like watching this video more than any other review of this iphone SE 3. great video Marques
I’m still happy with my 2020 SE. It was my first iPhone after 8 years of android and outside of battery life I have no complaints I’ll see what the 14 looks like and if I want to upgrade to the more modern form factor
@@AureLangvinis, either that or it will be an iPhone SE+. Putting the SE+ in a XR case would make sense, because of the bigger display, camera and the SE+ could also have 4x4 MIMO instead of 2x2 MIMO, so faster 5G.
@@AureLangvinis You can get an iPhone 12 for around $450
Your videos are easy to watch and understand. Thank you for making this one my friend. 🙏 Learned a lot. 💪
i feel like SE is for the ones who like the og iphones. with the home button and all. what i always thought was really cool about the iphones and what would make them standout, as in you'd know it's an iphone instantly, is the design with the home button. so it's classic, it's nostalgic, and also: it's minimalistic. i really am not into this tendency that we have today of phones full of cameras and that look like tablets, i mean, i'm clumsy, i live in a country that isn't really safe AND iphones are really expensive. so it's not really smart to make it obvious that you have a huge phone with you that's really expensive. for those reasons and for nostalgic reasons i hope apple continues to make SEs, with home buttons and all, though i know it's not likely
Same I really hope they keep making them!
Excellent video.Simple to the point and educated way of expressing and convincing his point of view...which I totally agree.
My grandfather love his SE because its so compact and has home button. So, SE still has a niece market and I am happy they did not discontinue it.
Did your grandma need the huge power? 😂
I love the SE because the screen size is perfect for me, plus the Mini Phones are a bit out of my price range. Plus I adore the home button.
When you consider that the iPhone 6s with the A9 processor is still supported on iOS 15, it’s crazy to think how long this SE will last with the A15. Pretty good value.
camera and battery will get old with time tho
If use that phone I'll probably get SoT of 3hrs max
@itsZ 4747 depends on the buyer. I don't use my phone a lot so an iPhone se would be good. Mainly just use it for calling and texting and music. If I need to do anything more I would just use my laptop.
It's probably gonna get supported for two long, the chip will keep up but the rest of the phone will fall behind
@L. G. Every 6 months if you actually use the phone, but no one would want to take it out of their pocket
I’ve had 2 iPhone 6’s, a 6s, and currently on a iPhone 8. Got 3 of them preowned for next to nothing and bought one new for $150. I use them until they are unusable, love the size and the home button. Whenever my 8 starts to give out I’ll be picking one of these up
Same here. I bought this SE 2022 as back up for my 13 Pro Max but ended up using the SE leaving my 13 Pro Max in my Cabinet. It made me realize that I am not a power user since I end my day with my SE 2022 with almost 50% juice left. Such a beautiful and simple phone with a big punch with efficiency in its chip.
What's your average screen on time on the SE? I'm actually divided between buying a 13 pro max and a 2022 SE, but I'm kind of skeptical of the battery life.
5:20 SE 2020 user here. We DO NOT want thinner bezels or larger screens or higher refresh. We are the market for this, not iphone 13 max youtube reviewers. As you stated, spending the R&D money on newer chips instead of body or features suits us fine. Also, car navigation and battery? My phone is connected to the car for car play. Battery issue solved!
I just hope with the removal of the Mini from the base line up that the SE moves into the Mini body for it's next iteration of the SE. I love the Mini form factor and I want to see it live on and if it's via the SE, I'll take it.
If they did that. No one would buy a flagship
@@cottage_pie you underestimate how many ordinary people prefer big phones
Then it would just be a mini and priced as such.
Yup, really hopes that happens for the next SE-cycle. The old iphone 6 design is still to big for my hands.
@@cottage_pie a lot of people would prefer a bigger phone but there’s still a lot of others that prefer a smaller phone Only reason the 12 mini didn’t sell much aside from battery life is because it costed too much 13 mini was more respectable with its much more better battery life, so if they make the next SE have the form factor of an iPhone mini phone then it would gain more traction
Thank you brother for this!! I just got this phone! Love your channel
Still using the iPhone SE 1st gen, I bought in 2017 I actually just upgraded to the 3rd gen!! Now the wait begins for shipping
SE by itself has become a product/lineup of its own. Which means you don’t have to do what the other models are doing, you just have to improve it’s own performance. Which lacks a lot in the battery department specially if you consider which consumer is using this phone, and we iphone se user would gladly have a bigger and better battery. significantly bigger, to the point you might have to change the body, bulkier chonkiermight even square up a bit but keep the praised home button and small size. Higer refresh rate would improve a lot the user experience no doubt, but a 90 low bright no high res is just the right cost benefit imho
I’ve sold a loooooot of iPhone SE phones at apple. What I’ve seen with the SE and what I recommend to certain class of customers is this is all they literally need. Additionally people who get this SE still want the home button and don’t want anything else. I think Apple keeping this phone very similar to the 8 in design but adding amazing internal components so someone who only neeeds this simplistic phone can have it long term. As well as the battery life can be frustrating in some sense but this phone is a great phone for the younger kids and teenagers getting there first iPhone with cheap apple care will last them years without parents having to over spend on a phone for their child. So I’m very happy they keep this phone because it’s so simple and very original for the people who only need this and nothing more.
at least they need to replace ips lcd with oled screen
Thank you!
@@hilmyalmagthani2654 Bullshit. Not everyone likes OLED, especially when they're sensitive to PWM which still is a thing that no one talks about despite the fact that 10% of people have problems with it.
@@Raja995mh33 WORD
Lol just buy an old iphone for kids😂
Ideal phone for teenager to last their high school years. Thanks for the review MKB! Always helps the buying decision...just grabbed an SE 3 Product Red for my teen.
Thanks for the great review, it was very helpful for me to watch before deciding to purchase.
i love the SE. I've been on the XR and i'm going straight back to the SE. For someone who has a great DSLR and someone who already has enough distractions in life - the overpowered iphone SE is perfect. The fact the screen doesn't cover the entire phone is more superficial for me. It's small... it does the job. Most the time i'm using my phone is with headphones anyway (i.e not looking at it). If I were browsing or gaming for hours each day on my phone - sure I'd get a really nice larger one. Many of us are not in that camp. I'm more a laptop guy. I really hope Apple doesn't stop making small budget phones. Even if I was a millionaire I still think I'd get the iPhone SE. Perfect size.
try the mini instead, it is great
No matter how much money I have or will have, I love small phones. Fits into my front pockets easy. And it isn't hard on my fingers. I'm getting old and carpal tunnel is kicking in. So my last phone the Motorola Edge was massive. Insane camera. But I lost it. And now, I will never buy a phone over 400. Ever. So this phone is in my budget. Plus 5G and new chip will last me for next 8 years. Hopefully. If I don't lose it in 4....
The iphone 12 mini is around the same price and it’s much better than this. Plus the battery life on the SE is just awful.
@@pablomo1300 ok i'll consider an older mini... It still seems about 40% more money than the new SE
The home button 👍👍👍
The thing I love most about these reviews is how you review them against the competitors for this phone and not the flag ship models
I kinda disagree because the s20 fe is not really in the pricerange by a long shot. I hardly ever hear Marques talk about the A- or M-Series from Samsung as an example.
@@Daniel-dj7fh Marques never interested on non flagship Android beside Pixel and Oneplus.
I stumbled onto this review after contemplating buying one for a while. Back then, I had just gotten my 12 Pro Max, and while it’s a phenomenal phone, it is honestly too much phone for what I use a phone for. And the icing on the cake is that this 12 Pro Max is the first phone I’ve had that does not have buttons, and I miss the buttons. I guess I will finally come around to buying the SE 2022 model. Thank you for your balanced and unbiased review!
I bought this phone a month ago, I legit have not used my 14 pro since. It’s so compact and comfortable.
The SE is perfectly fit for my grandmother! It's def built to last, and fits in the palm nicely. Thankfully I got her the SE2 which has been quite a good choice now that I've seen the minor differences of the SE3
Yup it's a grandmother phone ...that's about it !
Then again, a bigger screen would help her eyes
Damn, your grandma sure has good eyes
Why does your grandmother need the strongest chip on the market right now? Is she a hardcore gamer?
@@icyfoxe yes
For me, the primary thing that makes the SE so good is that it's an excellent work phone - it's small, it will have security updates longer than the phone is likely to survive, and if you only use it for work stuff (e-mails, slack, as authenticator) the battery is more than sufficient! My 2020 SE happily runs 4-6 days on a charge, because it isn't used much, but it's so quick and convenient when I use it!
4-6 days on a charge 🤔
bruh tf are u talking about 4-6 days lmao. Are you using your phone 30mins a day or something?
@@drixxer probably, just check some emails , answer some calls and use Slack when you are far from your computer. The rest of the day the phone is with it’s screen off waiting in standby
There's no way the SE lasts 4 to 6 days. Even if you never turn the screen on, i highly doubt it.
I mean that does make it a great value for you but 4-6 days is stretching it, light use maybe 2 days and that means like under an hour and a half per day.
The next SE should take the body of the 13 mini.
Perfect review. Just bought one. Actrually, the Missus just bought one for me. It's on the way home. I am that customer you described. She teaches photography, so we had no problem buying the 11 Pro when it came out. And we will essentially always be buying her a pro as long as it contains a better camera. But I am coming off a 6S. So I have no real expectations for the camera. I have never had amazing batter life and am just NOW getting to the point where my battery will not last the day (80% (+/-) battery health). I use the phone, I text, I refer to my calendar, I read and respond to email. I use google maps every now and again, and I bluetooth music to speakers/my car. That is essentially it. I do not play games. I don't take video for TikTok, I do take a great of photos, but again, I had no complaints about the 6S camera. The 64 gig 6S has 8,444 photos on it. Most of those are garbage work photos, but the rest are usually moto trip photos, and I have only used 54 gigs of memory after all these years. I could wipe out all but probably 1,500 photos and have storage forever. So the display is the same size as the 6S. The processor is better, the screen is better, the glass is better, etc. Since I have zero complaints about the 6S, the SE seems a perfect fit. She actually had a 13 Pro at checkout when she called and we decided an SE-- for less than half the price-- made more sense. I wouldn't have traded up anyway except for the fact that the phone saw some water in the tank bag of my motorcycle-- so not a lot of water, but two weeks later I still have water in the camera lens and the silent switch stopped working completely (on silent, naturally) and now works 'sometimes' which is even worse because the phone puts itself on silent mode all by itself irrespective of the switch's position. It's only after I miss 3 important calls and 6 texts that I notice it. I have instituted the 'accessibility' function which allows me to remove 'silent' mode by the touch screen and ignore the switch. And I still have a home button, which is the hardest thing to navigate on her phone. So you are correct-- the power of the home button is stronger than people realise.
XR + A15 could've been a deadly combo
I think they are also keeping the screen size for app developers to continue supporting the dedicated 4.7 inch display size(propper sizing for all ui elements), also that display size looks like the same app layout that the iPad uses for the multitasking side over window
The SE will probably be a perfect phone for kid or a first phone
Just picked up one from a phone company for $149. Had a gen 1 but the battery was 83%. Yeah, I'm that guy, happy so far.
I LOVE how critical you are on this review in terms of the little things Apple could have done to improve this without breaking the bank.
i've had the SE since last year. it's so simple, small, and just works so well
I like this formula ( basically the body of this iPhone ) it’s just perfect
Great review, no waffle just a lot of relevant facts. Thank you!