I Used an iPhone SE for a Week in 2024!

[@techno_eclipse]

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[@wellingtonemmanuel8594]

Bro can I get an iPhone for you please 🥺

[@iLucidMC]

Honestly, all u need is a basic phone for calls and texts, and some social media. I like how he always says use your phone less since we all kind of need that. This guy needs more subs lol Edit: why does this have so many freaking likes geez... anyways ty for all of the likes!

[@D3great12]

This phone still games pretty good too

[@iLucidMC]

@@D3great12 If u say so bro! Never had this phone myself lol

[@D3great12]

@@iLucidMC i use it now as a daily driver. Its definitely not the best but when it comes to call of duty pubg and most games in the app store it runs pretty well. Definitely heats up though

[@joshuarivera2603]

*long battery life.

[@VSG231]

Yeah fr fr

[@Drew1218s]

All you need is a phone that nails the basics, phone calls, texting, social media and has a decent camera. The iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 mini are perfect for that and very affordable. You really can’t give me a good reason why you should spend 1000 bucks on a phone other than you are just bored and looking for joy and happiness in the wrong places, a new phone won’t do that for you.

[@JustarandomguyonYouTube-i6z]

13 min battery sucks and it’s small buying a new phone every year is stupid but getting the latest one every 3-5 years makes perfect sense

[@Drew1218s]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6z 13 mini battery doesn’t suck, gets me through the day almost always.

[@WigglesAndKyle]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6z the battery on my 13 mini is good as and its 85% battery health you just need to go outside more. 4 hours of screen time and 47%

[@Zopotroco]

@@JustarandomguyonKZbin-i6z13 mini battery is the best among small phones

[@maxcalifornia94]

I agree. So much money these phones are… all it is marketing and manipulation. America is the capital of over consumption on all fronts. I have the SE 2 and the phone works great and I’ll get the SE 3 when the time comes. I enjoy it. I love the home button and Touch ID.

[@kuen-wahcheung1863]

I joined the SE 2 club this week, having been on SE 1 for the past year.

[@sozl]

Battery dies waaay too fast

[@andyfloyd8583]

Still on an OG SE.

[@EmilianoApp]

@@andyfloyd8583with 15.8.2 and replaced battery is perfectly usable

[@apsal9781]

How to join tha club

[@lawrencespicher1769]

@@sozlon which one (se 1st gen here) I agree on this one but I think a simple battery replacement would fix it

[@TransitAndTeslas]

My wife still uses one because she absolutely refuses to get rid of the home button. I love her anyway :D.

[@willpyle]

That’s the same reason I went from a 6s to SE 2nd gen to a SE 3rd gen

[@supremepenguin656]

I love the home button as well

[@kennethxavier6012]

For that same reason i love her too

[@ugoewulonu4936]

Same

[@sri-fx4px]

Dude, we need a lot of people like you in this world thanks 💯

[@techno_eclipse]

I really appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@siennaa_123]

this video is different from the rest. it has a somewhat more genuine and emotional more 'vibe' to it. i like how you talk more about what it made you feel rather than just the typical "oh it's missing some of these features" or whatever, i really appreciate that! thanks for making this video!

[@nikkiexdd]

exactly what i was thinking, too! it feels so "home" rather than those numerous same-style tech based channels.

[@Mohammad.atik.1]

Using this as primary device and started my iphone journey with se 3

[@wellingtonemmanuel8594]

Bro can I get an iPhone for you please 🥺

[@floroberg]

Using se 2020 as a secondary phone to my primary S21 fe. First iPhone ever and for less than 100 usd

[@Cargo_Bay]

Still using my SE 2 in 2024! (bought in summer 2021). Still runs great and snappy even on the current iOS. Not a big gamer, and am perfectly fine with the single rear camera for capturing life moments. General web browsing/social media/etc. Battery isn't great (often have to switch to wifi only depending on situation), but its fine for my day to day routine. I prefer home button/Touch ID and small form factor.

[@rikkireacts]

Ive watched so many of your videos and legit thought you had millions of subscribers!!! I was shocked to see thats not the case, You deserve so much more! And if you read this.. keep going man!

[@techno_eclipse]

I really appreciate the comment. Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos!

[@evanevan2312]

Love your take on the simplicity

[@kaushikk369]

Less use more battery, you win me over bro, subscription done. 😂❤

[@techno_eclipse]

hahaha, it is a little tongue in cheek, but we could all use our phones a little less

[@RSBTBILISI]

I use since last August iPhone 7Plus and I have no problem with it.

[@grady631]

Writing on an SE first gen, I luv it! So small and yet so powerful and modern

[@jerrythao5281]

Ive had mine since launch date. No complaints here at all. Been an Android guy and the se3 is my first iphone. Waiting for what the se4 has to bring to us

[@qyucide]

how bout the batterly life? is it can holds for a day?

[@floroberg]

You enjoying the iPhone still?

[@juliewalters245]

I have an iPhone 12 mini and I’m perfectly happy with it! No more new unless this one doesn’t work at all anymore! I will buy the same one if I had to get another iPhone! All I need is mine that I have had for over a year now and doing great! Love this video and I totally agree with it!👌

[@ThatRandomCyndaquiI]

I currently use the iPhone 13 but did use the SE 2020 for 3 years since 2021 and in my opinion its a good budget iPhone for people starting to get phones

[@steveb1972]

Lol I’m still on my 8 Plus! Still does all I need and love the 1080p 16:9 screen. Like 10% of people I can’t use OLED anyway! I’m bummed that the SE 4 is going to be OLED

[@Af.frederich]

Whats with OLED tho?

[@PopRox]

@@Af.frederichI think it has to do with the refresh rate of OLED, some ppls eyes can’t adapt to it. I know I’m probably way off but it’s something like that.

[@MrJoJi13]

@@Af.frederichlook up PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) OLED. It’ll explain everything. Many people are affected by it. It can cause migraines, eye strain and nausea. I’m also affected by it, which is why I’m still on my iPhone 11.

[@steveb1972]

@@Af.frederich the PWM hurts the eyes and gives headaches and nausea. 10% of people suffer with it and can’t use OLED.

[@Af.frederich]

@@steveb1972 ah i see! Thanks for the new info 😆

[@icelandicwhitewater]

I have my eyes on a 2022 SE for my youngest son to replace Iphone 5. Will be a huge upgrade for him.

[@iamjohnnycox2373]

I just changed the battery to a 3000mah version for my Iphone SE 2016 model. I also jailbroke it to work with the latest apps and so far it's been great. I can go a whole day of use and still have battery at the end of the day and it's so small with the headphone jack it's so efficient.

[@YashAtishay]

yo my iPhone SE 2020, I got in 2020 about a month after it came out is my daily driver and it has aged very well can confirm, original battery as well

[@Juan________S12]

I have been using this phone for the last 3 years and it is my favorite. compact. fast. home button. light. low profile. I love it!

[@Riles_Film]

Had my SE since 2021, and while the two main complaints about it would be the camera and the battery life, it still functions perfect for me 4 years later. It’s put me into a position where I have no clue if and what I go to next.

[@sepezgaming7013]

if you think the SE has a bad battery you should drastically spent less time on your phone. 1-3hrs usage per day is where this phone shines and the very powerful chip will make sure it runs smooth for years to come. if you spent +5hrs per day on your phone thats ON YOU. nobody should spent that much time sucked in to a little box

[@daniel22_22]

Hi. Thanks to your video I just bought the SE3. 😅

[@montaguebarnabasltd]

Really nicely made vid as always!

[@techno_eclipse]

Thank you! I really enjoyed your recent keyboard video as well. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@gigabyte6299]

I’m an iPhone X user and I noticed that I’ve been using my phone way too much lately and I wanna downgrade to an SE to fix my addiction and this video has really convinced me to downgrade. Great video! Earned a subscriber.

[@HuseynMemmedov]

I always hated big phones with notch, full screen and stuff. For me, the signature of iPhone is Home button. That’s why I still use SE 2020 and I’ll only upgrade to new model for chipset, not for the horrible design…

[@FoodieGuyAsad]

I bought new SE 3 couple months back, been using it since then and tbh i love the device. Ps for everyone complaining about battery I do charge it twice a day but I use it literally all the damn time so yeah its not that bad from my pov. And for the camera it shoots 4k 60fps which is way more than enough. Deep fusion and smart hdr 4 does make the images and videos way way better than older models. All in all A15 Bionic does it’s work pretty well. If you don’t want a big screen device and are ok with old outdated classic design then yeah this is the best device for you.

[@MikloV99]

Great take on phone usage! I have had android phones since 2012 starting with Samsung and then moved to the Pixel 3 then the Pixel 6a. My Pixel 6a kept dropping service while I was on vacation. I needed a new phone, but did not want to spend a lot. I have an iPad and MacBook already, so I stopped at T-Mobile and bought the cheapest iPhone they had (knowing that I would return it when I got home). I had it for a week and returned it, but really missed it. I bought another SE 3rd gen from Swappa for $250US with 128gb. It has everything I need and because the screen is so small, I find myself not wanting to watch videos on it as much. The battery lasts all day for me (probably since I’m not on it as much). The A15 Bionic chip is fast and the wireless charging is convenient since my pixel 6a did not have it.

[@pergressus]

personally, i care about a phone that has a big screen so i can stream youtube. other tasks i like my phone doing is playing mobile games efficiently, good battery life, and day to day life modules that everyone needs. After recently losing my iphone 10r, i was brought with the option to purchase a 2020 se. Im going to keep it for a few months and upgrade it to a 12 or 13 pro max, since ive heard it checks off all the requirements i want in a phone. your video made me view modern phones differently. you earned a sub from me :)

[@pergressus]

if you have any suggestions for phones, pls reply here

[@b3taw0lfvfx46]

Better buy an ipad for gaming efficiency

[@DonnieChoi]

I use the iPhone 8 and it's working fine.

[@jimbo01]

Thank you for that pet talk I needed that. F phones. Use them for basics and look up and live. Cheers mate

[@danieltsankov]

The only reason why I wanted a newer iPhone was the battery life. I always put on music on my headphones when I'm going somewhere and every morning from my home to my school (which is 20-25 minutes away) my battery percentage on my SE dropped to 80%. It always died around noon with my usage. If I didn't use it that much, it lasted until 4 in the afternoon.

[@tomaszsosnowski9279]

I've been using the SE I gen since spring 2020. Bought it used in mint condition for 100 USD. It's still great to this day, without any covers etc. It's small, sleek, the metal edges feel great, it's a great phone.

[@myasin1286]

I had the se 2022 and I enjoyed the phone in particular the log in button ( can’t remember the exact name) I found that very useful when accessing the phone when I needed to. My battery was just as good if not better than the iPhone 13 mini I up graded too but the screen quality was what made me change. But a brilliant phone nevertheless

[@Juhsentuh]

We have a few iPhone SE (2022) in the office and I have decided to give it a shot for the upcoming release of iOS 18. So far on iOS 17.5.1 on VZW with 99% battery health it’s been good for my work phone. I don’t do much, check email, and answer phone calls. That’s really it. I’m kinda impressed. 😅

[@vaultboy1419]

I feel like Apple knew what they were doing with the SE 2022, since I see now more and more people "downgrading" to it in today's age of scoial media boom and being constantly online. There's a phone just good enough for phone stuff, but one that will also not intrigue you into staring into it for hours every day. I'm seriously thinking of swapping my 13 Pro for the SE, I'm tired of the digital life and "good" phones.

[@techno_eclipse]

DO IT!!!

[@calvinfoo]

I still use SE1 today as my main phone. I still love it.

[@m1lohaan]

I use this as a backup phone, matter of fact im typing on it rn and it is so timeless performance wise. I have a 15 as a main and don’t notice performance difference unless they are side by side.

[@captaintruth3219]

I bought the iPhone SE 2020 version 4 years ago for $350.00 after $50 trade-in allowance for my iPhone 6 Plus still showing 83% battery health and able to update the latest 8.1 iOS software.

[@vladgabriel2666]

real! there are so many people that say this iphone is outdated and same with the third version and i disagree. the only thing i wish was bigger was the battery just because i have battery anxiety but it works fine for me even when i use my phone a lot

[@techno_eclipse]

I think a battery case for a phone like this should actually be pretty cheap considering the design is 7+ years old. But I hear you, I am a light phone user and it even ran out on me....

[@samarjitbhatta5098]

Such a genuine person and honest review on things and providing great information. Thanks Sir❤... iphone se is the perfect combo of handy and power.

[@chiragmodha]

Its been 2 years I am using SE 3 and it fits very well in my Minimalist approach.

[@Pressurehandler228]

Love this phone mate, light yet powerful

[@AshtonGodbout]

I like the videos. keep up the good work, you have a good opinion on said subjects and related genres, I like how you approach different categories

[@DanRios-fu9mw]

Loved this review super genuine subbed An rocking se3

[@Ferit-Kenan]

i got one Yesterday Switching from 6S Plus

[@blackfogg1782]

the blunt honesty and accuracy 🎉

[@TinkerCad-w7k]

i used to spend 6 hours pe day on my phone, thanks to this video i bought this phone, support from italy

[@vladmiller6389]

I have a regular galaxy s22 and it just works fine for me 😮 Battery should be better, but I turned on battery saving and now it lasts way longer

[@Weather_Nerd]

My wife isn’t doing the most on her phone but she’s still on the SE 2020 and everything is great besides battery life but that sucked even when new. It is an iPhone 11 inside after all, still a solid phone. She doesn’t want to leave the home button interface (4s and SE1 were her last two) but I am pushing for her to go 13 Mini. Or hope to god Apple will release another phone around that size she hates how large even my 13 Pro is

[@joneblok8438]

Se 2024

[@AlexRocks80s]

Idk why anyone would need a big phone anyway. Unless you’re a gamer you don’t need the extra screen size

[@Ese-r9b]

multimedia content

[@sriramrajendiran1915]

Bro I’m a long time subscriber of your channel. And it’s my suggestion that you can come up with lot of alternative better content than these.. old iPhone in this time videos.. it’s getting monotonous. I know you are a nice person and you are capable of bringing some great content. I hope you reflect on this. My best wishes

[@techno_eclipse]

I appreciate the feedback, I’m always looking to improve. I had this video in the pipeline for a while, thanks for watching and your support!

[@mathsu-jp]

I have a iPhone 7 so…

[@D3great]

I went from se 2020 to iphone 14

[@ghil_29111o]

same

[@niniday]

i went from this phone to the iphone 13 last month and i wanna go back to my old phone so bad

[@KevinJandus]

I was able to get the iPhone SE 2020, essentially brand new (100% battery life and no wear on the device at all) for a bit over $100. I agree with most everything you said - if you need a phone that you can do what yo described and not LIVE on the phone, you're good and it's perfect IMHO. I also agree that paying $1k+ for a phone is insanity. Most anyone is just going to use it as a social media hub anyways - does that warrant $1k+? Thanks for the video - really great. =)

[@45bob45ful]

Amazing video! It's my first time watching you, and let me tell you, you have a way of explaining facts that seem philosophical. I'm considering switching back to Apple after a couple of years with Android, and after seeing your video, I think I will opt for an older model that just does the job. Why do we have to keep staring at those screens? Why should we give them our FULL attention 24/7? You've gained a new subscriber!

[@alexabc220]

Came for the “1 wee later” thumbnail. Stayed for the great content.

[@techno_eclipse]

Hahah 😂

[@noname-eb6qe]

i had the se 2 in 2022 up until feb 2023 when i lost it, i have gone through a lot of androids and all of them was a bad experience, and im going back to the se 2 or maybe the se 3 for an extra 80 euros.

[@steveb1972]

The free apps Focos and NeuralCam give you all the updated camera tools and a MagSafe case or sticker would let you use MagSafe chargers and other peripherals. A battery case could be an idea too!

[@PSy84]

Neural Cam wont to be honest...tried it and it's just nah vs iPhones with night modes aside from speed of taking night shots

[@7775Kevin]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for pointing out how Apple got so rich. They do make you always want the latest and greatest. I love the SE 3rd gen. It works fine for me because I don’t spend hours staring at it every day. And I love the small size. Just like my old iPhone from way back in 2010.

[@maxcalifornia94]

I have the SE 2 and I am definitely one of those guys who is a light phone user. No social media or games. Just call, texts and light browsing and gps. Battery lasts me all day plus more. Battery health is 99%. So no complaints. He is correct, use your phone less and it won’t die more. I love that he preaches using less and less. I love that. Because that’s a great message to spread amongst all the crap Apple and smartphones manufacturers try to market every year. I could care less about the “latest and greatest” the phone works great and I have no complaints whatsoever. I say for go either the se 2 or 3. Cheers!

[@techno_eclipse]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for taking the time to watch

[@petarmiloradovic5374]

I just bought the iph15 not bc its commercial etc but because i needed a new phone, i gave my previous one to my father because his one was close to expl0de And i keep iphones until their software support ends.. instead of saving money 100/200€ and have to spend another 1k before 1/2 years i prefer having smth that can last longer But i understand your point of view and i completely agree.

[@jacobmurray7867]

I happen to agree I work in retail selling phones and sim plans for a mobile network and the amount of people coming into upgrade from a 13 is pretty insane. I have a 15 myself but only because my dad was looking to upgrade as his phone was 7+ years old and it made more sense to give him my current phone at the time. The difference is minimal and the only difference ivies noticed is better battery life on my 15 plus simply because of the bigger size bigger battery. I assume if they made a 13 plus not just pro max it would have the same effect. It handles my day to day tasks in the exact same way. There was zero lag or reason to upgrade my 13.

[@TamaraGirodie]

Huh… that call bug you mentioned actually brought back some memories for me. My iPhones do that for me, so I think it might be an iOS issue (I’m also not on T-Mobile)

[@matthewjones5951]

The se has the same camera as the 7 and 8. Just because the new ones are better doesn’t mean that one is bad. It’s still a perfectly serviceable camera, just don’t zoom in, that’s when you really see how grainy the pictures are

[@Abhi1793]

rocking iphone se 2 from past 2 plus year still using i dont have any any complains

[@techno_eclipse]

Nice!

[@sanjanawanigasekara6623]

On average how many hours can you use per full charge?

[@wil_aidan_4846]

the problem why you can call her the second time it’s because she has a focus mode on and has the option accept the second call from the same person

[@proshooters1]

Ive used the iPhone se 2020 since August of 2020 and i like it but battery life is definitely my biggest concern everything else and its great

[@Visitor9891]

4 years, change the battery or upgrade

[@zyruspastrana7989]

A pixel 4a,4a5g or 5 "review" like this would also be nice 👌. For the android side of things

[@mp3remix171]

I use one everyday for the last 4 years.. works fine still

[@theoblivious2001]

You’re proving that “less is more” in this situation. But we have a lot of those at work, they’re super restricted, and the battery sucks. We have some 11 models, same restrictions, which are much better on battery.

[@tejas_pangarikar]

Waiting for iPhone SE4 😊

[@Sykxezn]

A android flagship that was made in 2019 or later is very good for every phone use needed, some may lack in battery life more than others, but battery life will be better than any iphone se

[@ljdanas]

My iPhone SE 2020 is my daily driver until it disintegrates.

[@DiegoBernalDev]

great video bro!

[@WillFrost99]

I don't usually comment on KZbin videos but I felt I just had to on this one. Honestly love what you're doing. I think 99% of tech channel are so so surface level, always talking about the specs and how 'oh no this phone doesn't have 24 hrs of battery life' or whatever. You are trying to promote a really healthy relationship with technology and for videos like this, that means using a phone as a phone. Like you, I like it when a phone only has around 2 hours of screen on battery life, because it forces me to use it less. I always aim to keep my screen on time under 2 hours a day. So yeah, thanks for what you're doing and lots of respect from here 🫶

[@RobloxianX]

The iPhone SE is great for people that just want that. A phone

[@thecaffee1065]

SE is the budget model. Generally the later model with all the fixes but smaller and will run hotter due to the fact.

[@Mikheloz]

i used one of the same for my dailly and it awesome i love it!

[@iammariomurray]

he makes alot of sense.

[@hellogirl12259]

I don't mind if the iPhone 8 doesn't have the latest software update. I don't use social media. I used to use social media a lot it effected my mental health. So I quit using it. All I do is listen to music, check emails, weather, Google search, calendar, notes, maps and watch KZbin on my iPhone 8. I forgot texting also phoning. I do use WhatsApp to contact family that who lives in Hong Kong sending pics as I live in the UK

[@francisconolasco9879]

The reason the first call didn’t go through is because of the focus mode being on or do not disturb

[@ShortStuff0101]

I’ll be honest I miss the home button. On I phones. My husband has the I phone Se. I’ll be honest I like how small the phone is too.

[@Munchkin0324mc]

1:21 It's not about the size. It's about how you use it!

[@nawafsohsk6611]

THX for the video

[@rjjfilmss]

great video, love the se lineup

[@billisnice]

I have a SE 2020 and it does all I need it to do. It runs IOS 18 without a hitch. The only real draw back is my battery life. It is terrible. I am a light user too. I use the app NeuralCam for some night photos. Sometimes the photo app struggles at night. It may not be perfect but helps.

[@iBuddyLove]

I downgraded from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone SE 3rd gen! I’m just not very fond of the heavy big iPhones

[@nocte_dieque]

the immediate dropped calls is a t-mobile issue. i’ve been unable to pick up calls lately, but can call out just fine

[@lewis72]

I'm still on a 2016 iPhone SE. Only reason I updated to that was becasue I dropped my 4S.

[@Patrikch100]

You really do not need the nevest, the greatist. iPhone 12 and as you showed the SE, they are still pretty good phones. And nowadays it also aplies to Android. Yousing something like Galaxy S21 is still more than good.

[@techno_eclipse]

Agreed! I am actually looking forward to testing out a Galaxy s21 or something along those lines here pretty soon. Any suggestions?

[@Patrikch100]

I think S21 is still a good choice but if you can grap someting newer like S22 for good price than why not. But for me perosnally S21 is enough. I used till december 2023 when i switched to iPhone.

[@Julian-vb2hl]

Amazing Video

[@nop_tef]

I am thinking of purchasing a 3rd generation se, I currently have a Samsung a54, would it be worth making the change? I don't care at all about the battery, just look for a small phone, with a good camera and durable. (I have never used iPhone, it would be my first IOS mobile)

[@PeppaSan]

I have samsung A34 and I'm thinking the same. I don't know its price in india or if it's still available

[@hellogirl12259]

I have an iPhone 8 still great. I know the battery isn't that great. But you can use a portable battery charger if your phone is about to die. It is handy to use a portable battery charger if you are out and about. I have two portable battery charger just incase one dies on me. (power bank)

[@zacharyhelfrich]

I’m using an se 2022 that I got for $150 from Walmart after using Verizon prepaid for 2 months it’s unlocked on visible. The only limitation I have is the 64gb of storage

[@rockonhero3611]

7:17 Most of the criticism is very valid. Yet, you fail to mention that the phone you like so much only exists, because the concept you criticise works well. All iPhone SE models are past designs and that makes them affordable. This well working OS is financed by the latest and greatest. So maybe there is some merit in Apples strategy.

[@Adrian.adrian24]

Did you try removing the SIM card and reinserting again? This happens to me when I switch between my older iPhone SE 2016. Do you enjoy this SE 2020 or the iPhone 12 mini?

[@techno_eclipse]

If I were to choose a phone, I would probably lean towards the 12 mini because of the ultra wide camera, and nothing else. That is the biggest difference that I am noticing in using. But I am an outlier that films a lot. If you just film basic things I would lean 2022 SE, for the extra years of security updates

[@Adrian.adrian24]

@@techno_eclipsethanks for the response. I might just have to try the 12 mini, I’ve had my SE 2020 for about 3 years now and would like the change to the new design.

[@Jay-sd9ye]

I'm using a se2020. My battery is horrible. It won't make it half a day. I have to put it in power saving mode. Then it comfortably makes it the whole day. Other than that issue, I mostly enjoy the phone. I don't like apple ui. But it works. I don't like spending a lot of money on phones.