Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (A2595 US Spec, 128GB, Midnight)

I'm an old school sort of tech buyer, so the iPhone SE (2022) was a logical choice to replace my trusty iPhone 7, which lasted a number of good years. Built on the same form factor as the iPH 7-8, the SE feels friendly and familiar. I believe it's the last model with a physical Home button. I opted to set-up my new phone manually for a completely clean start, syncing with my MacBook Air via the Finder menu. As an older tech user, I allowed extra time for set-up, activation, and tweaking settings, and was pleasantly surprised to have everything up and running smoothly quicker than expected. With a newer processor and longer battery life, the iPhone SE is the perfect step-up for iPhone 7 & 8 users. I like the smaller, pocketable size, and the home button. I rarely use ... MoreI'm an old school sort of tech buyer, so the iPhone SE (2022) was a logical choice to replace my trusty iPhone 7, which lasted a number of good years. Built on the same form factor as the iPH 7-8, the SE feels friendly and familiar. I believe it's the last model with a physical Home button. I opted to set-up my new phone manually for a completely clean start, syncing with my MacBook Air via the Finder menu. As an older tech user, I allowed extra time for set-up, activation, and tweaking settings, and was pleasantly surprised to have everything up and running smoothly quicker than expected. With a newer processor and longer battery life, the iPhone SE is the perfect step-up for iPhone 7 & 8 users. I like the smaller, pocketable size, and the home button. I rarely use my cell phone camera and prefer a digital SLR camera for photography, so the SE's single camera lens is a non-issue for me. Even my beloved Otterbox Symmetry case transferred over with ease. The deciding factor for many people will be the price, which is quite a bit less than other models in the iPhone lineup. The iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022) is worth considering.

80% Battery Capacity, no warranty

I won't buy a certified phone from Target again. This was my negatice experience: I was told I could not look at the phone, or examine its condition or check the battery capacity before purchasing the phone. Fair enough, it's kind of a lot of money (couple of hundred dollars) to buy something sight unseen. Target assured me the phone is refurbished and warrantied. I buy it. You must set it up to your phone number and SIM card, then you can check the battery capacity. It's 80%. Apple would not sell this poor quality phone. No warranty information comes in the box; there are no terms the consumer can read to know their rights and recourse if the phone is in bad condition. Though the box says "Satisfaction guaranteed by limited warranty". Label says, "included in box: ... MoreI won't buy a certified phone from Target again. This was my negatice experience: I was told I could not look at the phone, or examine its condition or check the battery capacity before purchasing the phone. Fair enough, it's kind of a lot of money (couple of hundred dollars) to buy something sight unseen. Target assured me the phone is refurbished and warrantied. I buy it. You must set it up to your phone number and SIM card, then you can check the battery capacity. It's 80%. Apple would not sell this poor quality phone. No warranty information comes in the box; there are no terms the consumer can read to know their rights and recourse if the phone is in bad condition. Though the box says "Satisfaction guaranteed by limited warranty". Label says, "included in box: phone, battery, charger" with a picture of the cube and cable. However, the charging cube is not included in Target's certified phones, only a cable. And a used and unrestored battery. The reason the battery capacity matters is that this certified phone won't hold a battery charge to make a long phone call. The phone needs to be charged every 3 hours. I called Target to ask for the terms of the warranty or if they had another certified phone to exchang this one for, and I was told I would need to call AllState about the warranty. WHAT? When did AllState enter the picture. Nothing on or in the box mentions AllState. I called Apple's 800 number and this IME is outside of the warranty terms with Apple. tldr: runnaround, poor quality phone, poor value.

Good and Bad

I bought this phone to replace an android phone which was too big and heavy for me. This is a much better size and weight and fits nicely in my pocket.The operating system is quick and the screen clear.HOWEVER it has some serious drawbacks: I don't like the physical home button which seems dated and cheap compared to the touch screen home button on my android phone and sometimes takes several hard presses before it works. It also means that the bottom 1cm of the screen where the home button is, can't be used and is blacked out. This often means I can't get past the cookie preference pages of websites as the bottom of the page where you make your selection is cut off. The top 1cm of the screen is also blacked out, so that amounts to quite a lot of unusable screen ... MoreI bought this phone to replace an android phone which was too big and heavy for me. This is a much better size and weight and fits nicely in my pocket.The operating system is quick and the screen clear.HOWEVER it has some serious drawbacks: I don't like the physical home button which seems dated and cheap compared to the touch screen home button on my android phone and sometimes takes several hard presses before it works. It also means that the bottom 1cm of the screen where the home button is, can't be used and is blacked out. This often means I can't get past the cookie preference pages of websites as the bottom of the page where you make your selection is cut off. The top 1cm of the screen is also blacked out, so that amounts to quite a lot of unusable screen space considering the screen is not very big to start with.It can also be difficult to edit texts as the cursor often doesn't appear where I touch the screen and it keeps trying to cut and paste.I know this is one of the cheapest iPhones at the moment, but it is still a lot of money and I would expect better spec at that price. I'm surprised and disappointed in Apple and would expect more from them as a premium brand.

Great Value Replacement for iPhone 7

This was purchased to replace an iPhone 7 that was no longer holding its charge. This iPhone SE only needs to be charged once a day rather than at least twice with the 7.My only gripe is that there is no longer a plug provided and you can not use your old lightning cable and plug so you have to purchase a new one with a USB -C fitting. However, the upside of this is that charging is so fast now.I considered purchasing an iPhone 13 mini but Apple have withdrawn this model and I don't like the size of other iPhones. The SE is perfect size wise, easy to put into pocket's and for those of us with small hands.Did not realise how sluggish my iPhone 7 was until I downloaded and used all the additional features provided with the SE.I also took advantage of Apples offer ... MoreThis was purchased to replace an iPhone 7 that was no longer holding its charge. This iPhone SE only needs to be charged once a day rather than at least twice with the 7.My only gripe is that there is no longer a plug provided and you can not use your old lightning cable and plug so you have to purchase a new one with a USB -C fitting. However, the upside of this is that charging is so fast now.I considered purchasing an iPhone 13 mini but Apple have withdrawn this model and I don't like the size of other iPhones. The SE is perfect size wise, easy to put into pocket's and for those of us with small hands.Did not realise how sluggish my iPhone 7 was until I downloaded and used all the additional features provided with the SE.I also took advantage of Apples offer to take my old phone in part exchange which paid for the new Power Adapter and earphones.

Minimalist Apple - Rather Frustrating!

Bought this iPhone to replace my aging iPhone 6 as its battery was on its last legs and this 2022SE version seemed to be similar to my old phone but with good battery life and assurance of typical Apple support for years to come. So far so good, but when I unpacked my new model I was disappointed to find a charging cable but no charger and no "getting started" user guide. I was also frustrated that there was no earphone jack. I had to go online to get some start up help and was informed that I needed a new style USB-C charger, so I subsequently purchased one - at additional cost, afterwards discovering that my old charger was perfectly adequate if but a little slower to charge. To use my earphones I seemingly have to buy an appropriate adapter. I do have ear-pods ... MoreBought this iPhone to replace my aging iPhone 6 as its battery was on its last legs and this 2022SE version seemed to be similar to my old phone but with good battery life and assurance of typical Apple support for years to come. So far so good, but when I unpacked my new model I was disappointed to find a charging cable but no charger and no "getting started" user guide. I was also frustrated that there was no earphone jack. I had to go online to get some start up help and was informed that I needed a new style USB-C charger, so I subsequently purchased one - at additional cost, afterwards discovering that my old charger was perfectly adequate if but a little slower to charge. To use my earphones I seemingly have to buy an appropriate adapter. I do have ear-pods but don't like falling asleep with them - hence my preference for wired phones.Hence the review title - Minimalist Apple - and me only awarding 3 stars when with a little less penny-pinching from Apple I'm sure it would have been 5. Product itself is fine and I had no difficulty transferring all my settings from the old phone using ICloud.

My best smartphone purchase so far.

I am very pleased with the price that Walmart is offering. My Walmart delivery was great. I am also pleased with the quality of this iPhone. Thank you Walmart and Apple.PROS:It is a NEW iPhone (I verified it with the factory seals and with Apple), Price, eSim %26 NanoSim capable, 5G, Can upgrade to the most current Apple OS, Strong iPhone glass, Great screen resolution and colors, The unlock policy is generous and done automatically, The Apple Store (Sales %26 Technical support is the best), After activation the cell connection is great.CONS:My first iPhone activation went well because it had a newer Apple OS version and I bypassed the setup questions for later so I could activate the iPhone first. The Walmart Family Mobile CSR was familiar with the iPhone and ... MoreI am very pleased with the price that Walmart is offering. My Walmart delivery was great. I am also pleased with the quality of this iPhone. Thank you Walmart and Apple.PROS:It is a NEW iPhone (I verified it with the factory seals and with Apple), Price, eSim %26 NanoSim capable, 5G, Can upgrade to the most current Apple OS, Strong iPhone glass, Great screen resolution and colors, The unlock policy is generous and done automatically, The Apple Store (Sales %26 Technical support is the best), After activation the cell connection is great.CONS:My first iPhone activation went well because it had a newer Apple OS version and I bypassed the setup questions for later so I could activate the iPhone first. The Walmart Family Mobile CSR was familiar with the iPhone and was patient with me.My second iPhone activation did not go well with 4 Walmart Family Mobile CSR's. They were very impatient and unhelpful. They wanted me to be patient with them, but would not give me time. Since the second iPhone had a previous version of the Apple OS, it would not let me bypass the WiFi setup and I was stuck. The 3rd Walmart Family Mobile CSR told me to call Apple, which at the time I did not realize was the best advice. A kind, caring, patient, and knowledgeable technical support person at Apple knew exactly what to do. I enabled WiFi on my modem and put in my password and I was able to bypass the rest of the setup until later. I then called back to Walmart Family Mobile to get activated.

Not Worth The Price!

First-off, buying from carrier places with discounts or second-hand would be my go-to. The battery on this phone lasts around 4-5 hours with heavy to moderate usage which improves on the 2nd gen SE but still not great. The display doesn't get as bright as I'd want it to get and the screen size is small, but considering it has a forgiving p3 color gamit and true tone I wouldn't complain too much except way more than a couple things. I have to nitpick about this particular phone and SE generation (3rd) with the lack of changes to its predecessor and the rest of phones in its price range. It boasts a design and screen size comparable to that of a decade old iPhone 6. The cameras are comparable to the iPhone 8 which this phone is based off of and it's decent but again ... MoreFirst-off, buying from carrier places with discounts or second-hand would be my go-to. The battery on this phone lasts around 4-5 hours with heavy to moderate usage which improves on the 2nd gen SE but still not great. The display doesn't get as bright as I'd want it to get and the screen size is small, but considering it has a forgiving p3 color gamit and true tone I wouldn't complain too much except way more than a couple things. I have to nitpick about this particular phone and SE generation (3rd) with the lack of changes to its predecessor and the rest of phones in its price range. It boasts a design and screen size comparable to that of a decade old iPhone 6. The cameras are comparable to the iPhone 8 which this phone is based off of and it's decent but again for its price no thanks. It feels out of place from the rest of the iPhone line and rightfully so. Its storage is also lacking a whole lot, with only 64gb in 2024, seriously Apple? An iPhone 13 mini sold second-hand is cheaper, has more sized screen estate while having a smaller footprint, base 128gb storage, a newer design, all while being cheaper than the the SE 3's price brand new which makes it a no-brainer pick. Smartphones like Samsung or Pixel have phones around that price range that offer way more to the table. Now, is the phone bad itself? no, it'd actually be great if it's value wasn't so bad. This phone goes for 180 refurbished and maybe even cheaper. If you wanna get ripped off though, buy it brand new.

Simply Amazing!

I absolutely love my iPhone SE, it’s compact and easy to use with one hand. Blazing fast performance with the Apple A15 Bionic chip, never experienced lag and stuttering. Thanks to 5G, iPhone SE flys through loading content on the go. The build quality is top tier for the price, nothing feels better than the premium aluminum sides and durable glass front and back. Battery life has been great for me, I charge every night before bed and it gets me through my whole workday without any issues. iPhone SE features bright and colorful display, just gorgeous to look at. The iPhone is very secure as well with Touch ID fingerprint scanner, no need to worry about anyone getting into your phone. Lastly the camera quality is great, photos look stunning and videos looks ... MoreI absolutely love my iPhone SE, it’s compact and easy to use with one hand. Blazing fast performance with the Apple A15 Bionic chip, never experienced lag and stuttering. Thanks to 5G, iPhone SE flys through loading content on the go. The build quality is top tier for the price, nothing feels better than the premium aluminum sides and durable glass front and back. Battery life has been great for me, I charge every night before bed and it gets me through my whole workday without any issues. iPhone SE features bright and colorful display, just gorgeous to look at. The iPhone is very secure as well with Touch ID fingerprint scanner, no need to worry about anyone getting into your phone. Lastly the camera quality is great, photos look stunning and videos looks fantastic. Overall I give this phone a 10/10, I highly recommend iPhone SE

Sticking with the Great phone

I have had this phone for a couple of years and I still love it. It has held up very well. The memory does it job just pick the right size of mb. I am waiting for os 18. The photos i take are great during the day and ambient light is good shot properly. Videos play well and the stereo sound is a bonus. The Touch ID is the joy of the bunch. It helps you sign in or purchase something without having to fumble through cards. The screen is nice in size for movies but I don’t do games. You have many wallpapers to choose from. Setting the phone up is easy just set up an account and build up what you want on the phone. If you have to reset your phone sign back into your account and select the recent backup. The sound is fine and I have no problem hearing the caller. Or ... MoreI have had this phone for a couple of years and I still love it. It has held up very well. The memory does it job just pick the right size of mb. I am waiting for os 18. The photos i take are great during the day and ambient light is good shot properly. Videos play well and the stereo sound is a bonus. The Touch ID is the joy of the bunch. It helps you sign in or purchase something without having to fumble through cards. The screen is nice in size for movies but I don’t do games. You have many wallpapers to choose from. Setting the phone up is easy just set up an account and build up what you want on the phone. If you have to reset your phone sign back into your account and select the recent backup. The sound is fine and I have no problem hearing the caller. Or music. The phone has no dropping off problems except for the service. As expected. I looked on w m and the reason the phone is not expensive is because the carrier in question is making money for paying for the service. I’d buy the phone because these other ones don’t update the os. Have fun.

iPhone SE 3rd Gen

I really love this phone! I ordered it from Walmart online as a new phone, and it came with its own SIM card and a charger cord. The charger cord was an iPhone to C charger cord and though and I didn’t have a base for that kind of cord, I had also ordered a regular iPhone to usb cord to fit my current base since I wasn’t sure if it came with one. I’ve had this phone for about 2 months now and it works great! Data and WiFi network are fast as are the apps. It was super easy to set up and get my current number added to it. I even dropped it in the toilet on accident a few weeks after having it and it still works perfect! It is small, compared to a lot of the other phones on the market right now , but that is one of the reasons I love it, and it fits perfectly in my ... MoreI really love this phone! I ordered it from Walmart online as a new phone, and it came with its own SIM card and a charger cord. The charger cord was an iPhone to C charger cord and though and I didn’t have a base for that kind of cord, I had also ordered a regular iPhone to usb cord to fit my current base since I wasn’t sure if it came with one. I’ve had this phone for about 2 months now and it works great! Data and WiFi network are fast as are the apps. It was super easy to set up and get my current number added to it. I even dropped it in the toilet on accident a few weeks after having it and it still works perfect! It is small, compared to a lot of the other phones on the market right now , but that is one of the reasons I love it, and it fits perfectly in my pocket. I also love that it still has a home button which is hard to find on an iPhone these days! I looked it up, and the iPhone SE 3rd generation came out between the iPhone 13 %26 14. So this is a relatively new model and it was only $150! Can’t beat that price! All in all, this is a great phone for the price. I love the fact that it has a home button, is easy to use, and wasn’t super expensive.