I Used the ORIGINAL iPhone SE For A Week in 2022! Can you STILL Use It?

I Used the ORIGINAL iPhone SE For A Week in 2022! Can you STILL Use It?
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One of the main things people often talk about when discussing the benefits of the iPhone is its longevity. However, it's pretty rare to see someone using something as old as the original, 2016 iPhone SE, and seeing as I still had one around the house, I decided to try and daily drive the iPhone SE in 2022, and see if it can actually still be used!
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[@BubVisuals]

Have you ever used an iPhone SE?

[@reyesflips2941]

I’m writing this on my old SE :0

[@TedJM]

I used to have one, lasted 4 years, absolute champ

[@michaeljking]

I used one as my phone for gym and then walking during Covid. Love the jack socket. Great for music and podcasts as an iPod (Main phone is iPhone 11) Now have a iPhone mini 13 that had replaced both.

[@RadCatFood]

This was my first iPhone. I used android forever but was get frustrated with OS updates amongst other things and just got the cheapest iPhone so I could give it a try. Needless to say I never went back to Android.

[@maxonite]

Been on the SE2 since 2020 and its my first ever iPhone. I love this little thing and the original is looking sweet too!

[@TheMoises1213]

Replace battery? Problem solved?

[@sxkcb]

The original SE was my main driver from its release date until late 2020. I waited for apple to release a new small phone, and my wish came true when the 12 mini was released. I've been using that one since then. I changed the battery on the old SE, and I keep it as an emergency phone (like if I were to break my 12 mini at some point, or if a relative breaks his phone too). Still runs great on iOS 15 for basic tasks.

[@rushikeshtapre8620]

2022 se is 🗿

[@TheMoises1213]

After change of battery, battery life got better?

[@sxkcb]

@@TheMoises1213 Yes. And a clean install of iOS 15 helped also a lot. Screen on time is about 3h now, which is not bad at all for a 6 years old (very) small smartphone.

[@gergogadget4262]

Same here pal! Im havi g nostalgia with my se 1 ✨

[@mdau]

This is the first and only iPhone I’ve owned, and I still use it today!

[@HopeIsHereBois]

same here!

[@UncleBoko]

@@HopeIsHereBois Same here!

[@BreaonSolomon]

Same and I got it in early 2022❤

[@Doggohedgehog]

I got mine in 2017

[@tik9364]

Got mine in 2017 and still use it. 😊

[@siddhanthpaul8773]

2:40 It's a 4 inch display. The 6/6S were 4.7 inch displays. Great video nonetheless! I can say that given my usage, and a new battery, the SE 2016 lasts a full day for me.

[@lukey333]

i actually used the original se for a long time and only ended up selling it less than a year ago (although i regret it bc it’s the perfect size* for like an ipod). it still held up so well and honestly didn’t have any issues with it! I wish the mini used the same body just with a larger screen because i love that small size so much !

[@BubVisuals]

Yeah it is useful for an iPod, especially with the headphone jack haha, I keep forgetting it has one

[@maxonite]

Been on the SE2 since 2020 and its my first ever iPhone. I love this little thing and the original is looking sweet too!

[@Bored_and_Brilliant]

This is my Daily Driver! I don't used WhatsApp, Instagram etc. Only the messenger from Apple and my Screen-time is 1 maximal 2 Hours. I am happy with that...

[@beas_spanish_class]

I have the SE from 2020 and it works like day one except for the battery. An external one from Belkin (20,000mAh) has been a game changer and it has saved me from running out of battery in the middle of the woods on some occasions 😅 totally recommend an external battery for these types of phones!

[@imranasyraf495]

in 2050 still love the design forever ☺❤

[@sayeednmb]

I’m using the current SE! I absolutely love it and don’t think I would ever go to a bigger phone.

[@SkitterBiscuit]

Original SE had a 4" screen, love the content though! I always find myself here anytime I'm debating on what iPhone I wanna look into. A very underrated content creator in my opinion. 💪🏻

[@smartjunayd]

I had this phone for a year and a half around 2020 i think, and the battery life was really the only problem, so i bought myself a 20,000mah powerbank that i literally carried around everywhere i went in a little purse thing, and that sort of fixed that problem, i didnt have a single problem with anything else personally, still a very usable phone nowadays

[@jasonwhite139]

Yes I still use this iPhone 5se when I’m at work and I will always carry a battery charger with me and this is still my favorite back up phone and I’m watching you in California.

[@Cryostal]

This iPhone SE is the last smartphone I will ever need.

[@sblaslim780]

I used a 2016 1st gen se for 4years and would still be using but I recently lost it. This iPhone fulfilled everything I needed in an iPhone. Lucky enough for me someone on ebay was selling a 2020 2nd gen for a fair price. So i upgraded to get the more recent chip and the larger screen didn’t either. This iPhone has been working out for me just fine. I still miss my SPACE GRAY 1ST GEN SE.

[@mathematicallymatheen]

I still use iPhone SE (2016) as my daily driver from past 1 month! I got it's battery swaped (definetly) but LOVE it! Cause I'm a small phone person too....!!

[@sickrider3182]

Dope video my friend !!! I was using the iPhone 7 and You made me switch back to my old 5s 😂😂😂

[@DariuszTech]

Brilliant review. I actually purchased iPhone se today with a new battery. I'm looking forward to check out of the camera. Hopefully I won't have the problem with the battery 😸

[@adamstoms]

Great vid Will. What’s the battery health on the se? You should download coconut battery on the MacBook and see the cycle count. Might be worth getting a new battery fitted by apple for £50 checking the performance

[@justbulma]

Cool vid currently rocking the SE 2

[@Marngel]

I’m now tempted to try using the old iPhone SE I have stored somewhere as my daily phone.

[@markfern]

Good video, recognized Attingham Park. I go there a lot. Never had the SE but have an iPhone 4, still works but think that would be a challenge now.

[@aaronaustrie]

Loved this phone for the fact that it was very compact and easy to operate with one hand 👌🏾💯

[@FigWidIt]

I owned the SE around 2016-2018 and it was solid for the time. Battery was pretty bad though in the later years but I loved the compact size. I look at the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini with joy that smaller good phones are still around but I've moved onto 5.8in or bigger screened iphones now.

[@bavers]

Awesome video as always. I still have an original SE and a 6s that I use every now and then. Brings back the memories. Was that Attingham that you visited for the deer?

[@BubVisuals]

Ahahaha it totally was, and thanks!

[@scottpearson9692]

the OG SE was my daily from 2016-2021, then I switched to a purple 12 mini. That said, I still love the phone and it's probably one of apple's all time greats.

[@prottaysutradhar5463]

So I have This iPhone, Exact same color (silver, 32 gb) It will be most effective if you want to reduce your smartphone usage. Instead of buying a dumbphone you can use this. 1) It has a poor but very efficient battery life. what I mean is it only gives you 3-4 hrs of screen on time, but when you are not using it, it will only drain 1% every 1-2 hrs (when connected to wifi). 2) It has all the apps you need, for example payment apps still work on this. the camera is solid, none of the android competition even comes close at this price range, smooth ui, it has music, notes, reminders, qr code scanner, its thin, light and compact costs around 50-80 dollars. And it also has Social media apps. But don't worry your battery will run out before you again get addicted, besides, this screen is so small you won't want to scroll through. and let's not talk about watching videos. so if you want to reduce your screen on time, but you are not sure if you are ready to switch to a dumbphone or not... you should give it a try.

[@rinnin]

Jeez - just buy a new battery! 🤦‍♂️ Like 90% of this video is spent complaining about it. Apple will officially do it for you for like £50 with warranty or bring a power bank. Still my main phone. Don’t want / need a bigger one. Getting through most of the day with it before needs charging. Perfect for your pocket & to use with one hand like Steve Jobs always intended. (Check out the iPhone ad called “Thumb“)

[@thenormalone6753]

The iPhone se 1g was my first iPhone and my first apple product ever and although I can't use it anymore, for me its everything and iPhone should be.

[@janislyn2745]

That phone is nostalgia...this video pretty much proves you don't need to upgrade every year. Iphones have been pretty much the same since the beginning and they keep working. Battery life obviously declines overtime and cameras get midly better but overall same user experience. I had the iphone SE back when it came out, upgrading from the iphone5C (anyone remember those 😂) I took all my photos during my trip to Norway on the SE and to date those are the best photos I've taken (it probably helps that Norway is beautiful) when people see pics of that trip they are blown away that they were shot on a "cheap" iphone.

[@ildarkinildarkin]

I have SE in ideal condition. Gave it to my daughter and she loves it!

[@bernadettepesce773]

Thank you for your video. The iPhone SE 1st generation (purchased in August 2016) is my first cell phone and I'm still using it. I have smaller hands, and I like the size of it in my hands. It's been perfectly fine for all my needs. Very recently the battery has developed issues. I'm looking for an external battery charger. I'm going to look into the Belkin (20,000 mAh) per Beatriz R. suggestion below. Thank you Beatriz R!

[@DilanSnape]

I still own an iPhone SE 128GB version one and it works great. I use it while working because of the headphone jack and the comfortable design. Music playback is awesome on this device so far. luv the camera too.🙂

[@kumikco90]

I had the original SE I never noticed how bad the battery life was because I always kept a portable charger with me. But I loved the size it was so cute , the one hand usage , the comfort in the hand. It was nice when if your always on the go , it was neat to take pictures really quick and it was great as a music player . I still have it the battery definitely dead now but it’s still nice as ipod from time to time .But after using it for 3 years I was definitely ready for a bigger screen .

[@meine.wenigkeit]

I still use the iPhone SE in 2022 as my work phone and to give my iPhone 13 mini a break as well - holds up really well! Of course, it won't be getting iOS 16, but if I were to get a new battery for the iPhone SE it would obviously be much better (battery % is at 84% lol)

[@eyan_official]

My first iPhone was this SE and I absolutely loved it. I'm currently using a XS and can't upgrade because new iPhones don't have 3D touch.

[@dondondon9090]

Still use my 1st gen iphone se as main driver and i love the size

[@abbala1291]

Still my daily driver for like 3 years running. Only issue is storage related in my end

[@evanandrews]

I work for a US telco. I dailied the OG SE longer than any other phone since.

[@PitlordWeedsmurph]

BubVisuals uploads another older iPhone video. Gonna be a good day.

[@BubVisuals]

Ahahaha thanks a lot

[@Someone-lc6dc]

I just got a 2nd hand SE for my 2nd sim and to listen to podcasts

[@AlexTaylor19]

I’ve had an OG SE years ago and great phone despite the battery life. Few little things, 1. It’s a 4 inch screen, 2. I would always turn off Bluetooth and data at night so you wake up in the morning with some battery because as an iPhone 13 mini user you have a small battery like an SE. I like the new camera quality.

[@xuus]

or just completely turn your phone off at night

[@kangchem]

This phone has better battery life than SE 2020. Trust me

[@Phileepoh]

I have the original SE, and the SE 3. Had the SE 2 but traded that for an 12 Pro and now settled on the 13 Pro. Original SE was my favorite, until the XS, and now the 13 Pro is my favorite

[@Gearsandco]

I would use it as my main phone as it was back in 2016, I love this form factor and currently have the iPhone 13 mini which I hope not the last small size iPhone, I was a but sad that they removed the mini option in the iPhone 14 series

[@daipearmain]

I'm using the iphone SE 2016. It's fine, and really it's good to carry a powerbank anyway, but the size for going out and about is perfect. I'd love the 13 Pro Max, but here it costs $3000 and that's just ridiculous

[@eamonob84]

I still have one as a backup phone. 13 mini for daily driver.

[@danielsgrunge]

It still looks stunning

[@sinbad5531]

Still have it. Still use it. Still love it !

[@TeamDaemon1980]

Got my iPhone SE (2022) in like new condition a couple nights ago. No flaws and for only $150 on OfferUp. I'm getting the same A15 chip as the 13 series and non-Pro 14s. It's for T-Mobile which I already use but called them last night to unlock it and it took less than 5 minutes.

If you can deal with the outdated design, getting an SE3 for under $200 is the best deal you can find today. I personally hate Face ID as I use my phone a lot in the dark. I drive at night for work. And the notch can get in the way when watching movies or TV shows.

I'm not a big iPhone fan. I only got it because I nearly threw away my Razr 5G by accident. It slipped into a garbage bag after I was cleaning my car's interior and I had to retrieve it from the bin I threw it in. I'll keep my Razr 5G mostly at home for a year since it isn't fully paid off. 

SE3 will be my main phone for a year or until House of the Dragon airs in 2024. SE3 will be the last to offer a home button and perhaps Touch ID, LCD, and a sim tray for the U.S. market. The SE4 will look more like the XR with likely the same A15 chip. I had a 12 mini and just HATED Face ID. And games like Forgotton Anne don't play properly on phones with Face ID. 

The swipe up gesture can ruin the experience as that also is the same gesture for volume or brightness for Netflix. It's weird that my $150 SE3 has become my most powerful phone I own when I'm only using it temporarily as a main phone for a year. Offers better value than a Duo 1 at the same price. Even though I'm no iOS fan, if you can spend only $150 on an SE3 with 100% battery health, that's a good investment knowing you will get software support for a minimum of 5 to 6 years. You only need to upgrade twice per decade. A15 will be a beast for years to come if two generations of iPhones used it. SE3 might be the most underrated iPhone ever made and more people will appreciate it once they realize they hate Face ID and the notch like I do or miss the home button. SE3 will be the last of the mid-2010s classic iPhone design. The SE4 looking like a XR will make us miss Touch ID and appreciate the SE3 once SE4 is released next year. Will the SE3 be the last iPhone of its kind? - Touch ID - Home button - Notch-less - LCD - Under 140 mm in height - Sim tray The 13 series and SE3 owners may get an extra year of software updates by default since the non-14s have the same A15 chip. So we'll probably reach iOS21 minimum.

[@edgaryzen4925]

No headphone jack 😢

[@BreMeows]

@@edgaryzen4925 yeah that's unfortunate but I think you can buy a aux to lightning adapter and use wired headphones

[@9852323]

I still use it as my daily driver and It’s still an amazing phone in 2023!

[@KawaiiLaLuna]

I gave my 1st gen SE to my 11 yo daughter and she never complains about the phone. She plays her games and use whatsapp and FaceTime and listen to music. I replaced the old battery with a new one.

[@Sweet_Dae]

Still using it iphone SE 1st gen as back up even if i am using 11. Probably it's easy to use, compact, best of all you can use touch ID. When when this phone's BH goes 85% i just swap it with a new and good as new. Even if apple won't update it i will still use it.

[@the_sambassador]

I used the original SE back in 2019. it wasn't too bad. and then I went back to it last year and the phone doesn't last me over 2 hours with my heavy usage lol.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Love the hand feel of this phone but the screen size is very small after using bigger iPhones

[@lakinlancaster8275]

My daily phone is the original SE. I’m literally watching the video and typing on it right now.

[@luludesjardins]

Of course! I’ve had mine since 2016 and it’s a great little phone… I bought it because of its size… it fits nicely in my pocket or my purse. I don’t watch movies on it, or play games on it. It’s a phone - not an arcade.

[@Its.Guillermo]

I had the original iPhone SE before my now iPhone 12 Pro. Before the iPhone SE i had the iPhone 6 Plus but eventually after nearly 3 years I got tired of the huge size. A lot of people questioned why I “downgraded” or why i went with such a small phone. It’s funny because many people don’t remember that the first iPhone was literally the same size as the SE, everyone has simply got used to the bigger sized phone. Before getting the 12 Pro, I was going to get the 12 mini. However I thought to myself “I should treat myself and go high end and get the pro”. I somewhat regret my decision because I do miss the “smaller” phone size.

[@nikiAndy_]

i still use iphone se 2016 as my main driver until now (September 2022)

[@timpaulin]

tried to upgrade to the newer se when it came out, returned it after 2 days, the curved edges led to me dropping it several times. went back to the original se for a few years. now i've tried the 12 mini for a few days and it is way too big and i hate the raised cameras on the back. so now back to the original se. original se is still the last iphone that is properly made for one human hand. the only real complaint you make over and over is the battery, it is pretty easy to change a battery.

[@fahadhussen7503]

Love from east london

[@danvar249]

2:56 It’s the original iPhone SE so it’s 4 inches not 4.7.

[@BubVisuals]

On wow haha! I had no idea!

[@mr.techie8565]

@@BubVisuals Yeah the iPhone 6-8 and SE 2020 and SE 2022 have 4.7" screens

[@ChrisBrideauMedia]

Nice Mic man.

[@richarddcrossley]

I had one I got from John Lewis for £250 for 128GB on clearance. Traded it in for Z Flip 3 for more than paid and regret it as basically a great iPod. I think like the 4S it should have stayed on previous iOS as iOS 15 killed the battery life and mine was brand new. Also loads of iOS 15 and apps/websites aren't optimised for the SE 2020. Agree on the typing coming from a 13 Pro Max! I used it as my main phone for a month to detox but missed waterproofing and wireless charging.

[@Zama_Zama]

luv ur hair

[@BubVisuals]

Hahaha thanks so much!

[@rockl79]

this kind of body style / form factor is still by far my favorite of any phone. the closest I can get now is the 13 mini but it isn't really the same.

[@R0NThaDon]

I actually bought this phone after I had the 5s. I would buy another if they came out with the same body again with an updated chip and battery. This is the perfect size and style phone for me. Hate these massive phones now.

[@aaronaustrie]

I had this iphone back in 2018. I'm now on the SE 2

[@Foreverp7]

Watching this in my iphone se❤

[@9852323]

iOS 14 isn’t that out of date lol. One of my SE’s still run it and all apps still support it and my other SE I updated from 14.1 to 15.7 and it worked fine doing it without a computer.

[@rigoloweb4762]

I still use it, good phone

[@czkmeister]

Recently I wanted to get rid of so much screen on time, since I was consuming a lot of social media and got sick of myself. I took my old SE from the drawer, replaced the battery and started to use it as my main phone for some form of detox, since it discharges very quickly when you use it hard. It's still good for calls, messages and other occasional activities and it's been surprisingly amazing. Since it's now unsupported, I'll wait for a deal on the 2022 SE.

[@user-eg3tb3kn7p]

wait its unsupported? i was just about to buy a refurbished one for my return to apple :///

[@czkmeister]

@@user-eg3tb3kn7p Yep, it just recently happened. I mean, the device really outlived itself, and while no longer being updated it still works perfectly fine.

[@timonsolus]

@@user-eg3tb3kn7p: The SE (2016) can’t update to iOS 16. But it does still receive Apple security updates (the last one was iOS 15.7.1 released on 22 Oct 2022). So it’s still safe to use (for the moment), it just won’t receive the latest iOS new features anymore.

[@iharshgarg]

That metal design always make me jealous

[@AmandeepSingh-vs5sm]

Still using . Have 1 in back in case this one got damaged🤜

[@user-vm6tt4ff4u]

with the Iphone se since 2017 but planing to replace to the 13 mini soon

[@francia2129]

Watching this video with my original iPhone SE and I agree with your experience. Battery in this device sucks but other than that, it’s still useable

[@Claire-.-]

The SE 1 has a 4'' screen size not 4.7'' which is the screen size for the SE 2 and 3.

[@0o0of12]

before this bideo even started i thought in my head "it is 100% still usable in 2022" (its the new year now but still)

[@dwdwalcott6]

I had two of those a 64GB and a 128GB. I gave away my 64GB. Then some stuff happend and my 128GB got blacklisted. So now I pull it out once in awhile and update it. I wanted to use it as an ipod touch but the battery life is bad on it. I will probably replace the battery on it someday. It was my favorite iPhone till the X came out.

[@memeinfantery7277]

i need to use my iphone se because my iphone 8 plus broke . im gonnna use it till i get a new iphone

[@angelopebs]

It’s a 4 inch screen, not 4.7 like you mentioned close to the 3 minute mark!

[@fireball2275]

Idk if you will read this but you can buy a new 2010mah battery for them and its easy to install yourself I did it on my se snd the battery life has gone up to all day and i still use it If you want to more just ask

[@mr.techie8565]

Do you have cellular activated on your Apple Watch?

[@electricalman481]

I'd like to do a mod where I can change the NAND and upgrade the storage all the way up to 512 GB

[@MrNapalm91]

My English is not so good, but why are you always say about 4.7" display? Cause it has got 4" display, maybe I didn't understand you correct and you were talking about some other phone?

[@who_is_arnob]

IOS 15 has gave it a new life! Rocking it still!

[@gregf9160]

Get the battery replaced. It should give it quite a lot of meaningful use for a while. If you think spending £49 worthwhile ...?

[@primozstonitsch8063]

Great phone, perfect convenient small size. Still using ES in 2024.

[@playdoughrocksyep7234]

I am using this phone, I wish I could fit the parts of an OG SE 1 into a 4s body, I want smallest iphone possible

[@XMarketing580]

how long does the charge last of SE in 2022??

[@aesthybunny8118]

Well,im using the iphone 5s with broken home button,and its fine!

[@soufyaanshumuddy6434]

Hey did you change your hair color

[@Yorranafranciscodemello]

adoro 🎉🎉❤❤❤o meu é cor Rosê

[@CrazyPanda688]

I bought a 13 mini because it’s probably the last mini iPhone ever

[@joycerola7826]

Im watching using my iphone SE… 😊

[@RyeAlvaro]

After watching this I bought a new old stock iPhone SE... I think the battery issue you had might be due to your device being used. The IOS version that I tested was 15.7 The SE is basically an iPhone 6s Spec wise... But umm yea I'll probably stick it up my ass when I'm traveling abroad! Thanks for getting me interested in the device again

[@siamrocks125]

Watching on the First Gen se

[@miqhd3588]

Which iPhone are you using currently

[@zlatonicbuzz]

I LOVE MY SE