I Used the ORIGINAL iPhone SE For A Week in 2023! Can You STILL Use It?

[@BubVisuals]

QOTD: What phone do you remember most fondly?

[@TedJM]

Original SE, It was my first real phone, it ended up with the same glitch that yours has and went even further to the point in which the screen would freak out in weird lines and flashing colours upon restart and then need a force restart to temporarily fox the issue. It was a sad day when it turned on for the final time and never woke up again.

[@BubVisuals]

@@TedJM That's awesome! Mine is definitely the iPhone 7. The first iPhone I bought for myself

[@TedJM]

@@BubVisuals The Jet Black colour did look great, unti you dropped it and all the scuffs and dings stuck out like a sore thumb

[@kazeexplorationstt]

i still use an iphone 5s to this day having to change the battery but it works very well

[@EggTamago7]

Besides my current phone (13 Pro Max, and extremely satisfied with it), my 5S was great for its time. I used it for nearly 4 years and save for the last half year or so, it performed great.

[@Ryan152103]

If you replace the battery it will last you a full day. That's what I did and it still works great

[@julianc.6589]

can confirm, replaced mine and starting using it again as my daily

[@brightmong7290]

Where did you get the replacement? I got a replacement off of eBay, and it must have been old stock, because battery life was almost the same.

[@Ryan152103]

@@brightmong7290 Had the Apple Store do it themselves

[@Raresh01]

Maybe on the original iOS, on iOS 15, no way

[@Vinicius-qr5vv]

I changed my battery for an unofficial one, the screen is also replaced. The battery is incredibly bad

[@saileshnaran6732]

My mum uses my old SE for the bare minimum tasks and she is quite happy with it. Battery life is a major struggle though but for basic text messages, whatsapp, phone calls etc it works fine.

[@Thy_Uncrowned_King]

Grandad still uses my old one, battery is a little bit of a problem but camera still holds up to this day. Really impressed by it still

[@jaseaquino]

I picked this phone to use as a secondary "minimalist" phone. This phone runs pretty snappy, despite this was stuck on iOS 15 (but still has security updates). The only downside is the battery life when heavily used (the battery health is still very good though).

[@iulchj]

i still use mine every day. i got stranded in Milan recently and searched for and booked new flights, and checked in online using the phone and navigated 3 countries to get back using it, keeping in touch with friends and family on the way, and keeping myself entertained during stops in various airports. I also planned a running route near Milan while I was away on my phone, and used Apple Pay the entire trip, and it was my main camera. I tend to charge it overnight and it will always last me the entire day. Have no clue what people are doing on £1000 phones that don't fit in your pocket with 12 cameras on them.

[@burntsouffle]

how's the battery?

[@OzaneWolf]

I still use this phone sometimes when I feel like using something smaller, I swapped the battery and it’s super stable, lasts a lot longer too

[@ajissirojul7681]

Watching with my SE. My daily driver❤

[@0ctalpus]

daily dier

[@REALSTREETNIGGAMUZIK]

@@0ctalpusNah frfr 😂

[@zaidslearningchannel1651]

I used to have one from 2018 to 2022 then i switched to andriod do you recommend going back to it?

[@ajissirojul7681]

@@zaidslearningchannel1651 i think, no. Ios Latest update : July, 2024.

[@ashleylongley623]

The battery issue is due to age, I have replaced the battery myself at minimal cost and now use it as a trial iphone phone as I usually use android and no issue with random shut downs and I use it for work, taking photo's etc and battery life is reasonable

[@elitefamilyparkour]

This video is so dumb and wrong imho. This guy is literally basing his whole conclusion on a broken phone. I wanted to swap my S10e for an IPhone Mini 13 but got offered an IPhone SE 2016 with 128 Gb for 30 bucks. I was curious and couldnt resist. Swapped the old battery for a brand new one for less than 15€ and now been using it for over a months and could not be happier. Easily gets me trough a whole day, does all the apps (even tho a bit slower), built like a tank, the size is so convenient and the camera is still decent ❤️

[@adhnan7039]

I just commented using iPhone se 2016 with iOS 1.13

[@scottpearson9692]

This is going to be a challenge of mine. I have a nice little smartphone collection and I'm going to try my rose gold 64gb SE for a week later this year. It's still my favorite ever phone from apple and was my daily from 2016-2020

[@laydeep1740]

I have the rose gold 128gb. Use mine everyday, it’s with me always. It’s just so convenient and I love it the most lol I got a 13 mini last August, anticipating the demise of the SE. It hasn’t been used really, I kept going back to SE Hasn’t given any problems so far, still enjoy using it. Everyone’s needs are different

[@kumikco90]

They had a 128gb version of the original Se that came out in 2016? I remember when I got mine there was only 16gb & 64gb. I remember being constantly worried about my storage . I also had mine in rose gold .

[@scottpearson9692]

@@kumikco90 Yes, when it fist came out the had those, but then they ditched the 16gb model and offered 128gb. Apple did the same with the 6s too.

[@kumikco90]

@@scottpearson9692 interesting 🤔 I know they did that with the iPhone 8 as well it had maybe 3 storage options the highest being 256 and then eventually they dropped that and offered a new gb size 128.

[@kiraqueen9982]

Did the same thing with the 13 mini lol, haven’t touched it yet I love tbe SE so much 😂 If only the battery could last longer

[@4allforlovee]

I also have that color

[@okNebula]

i still use the iphone se today and it is my favourite designed iphone, i havent had a single glich with it though

[@primozstonitsch8063]

Is 2024 and I use SE 1gen. Is more than I'll ever need and is perfect size for normal daily use.

[@REALSTREETNIGGAMUZIK]

Same 💯

[@larabiatch]

I still love this phone..i jsut got mine rebooted after 2 years

[@kevinsvlog4932]

I have iPhone SE rosargold and it’s look good with an 32gb and 100% bh and i bought it last November 2022.

[@BubVisuals]

Nice! Is it working well for you?

[@RafLurv]

I just bought this phone second hand yesterday outta interest of having one. It works fine, still support apps (spotify, whatsapp, telegram etc). the lightness of the phone makes me hate my iPhone 13 mini ngl.

[@nezamjalal979]

It's my favorite phone so far and it's 2024 🎉

[@oliverhartley760]

I use this phone and its actually really good lol (tbh i know nothing else to compare it to) but it gets pretty recent IOS, and its size is really good/portable, so i actually quite like it.

[@MultiPinguinu]

Well actually I use mine as a daily driver. I got it like two months ago, it was brand new and it works perfectly. The battery lasts me the whole day and I don't have any issue with it. For me the size is perfect because I have small hands, I am so fed up with large phones (that's why I went for this model) and it also has a headphone jack. Also was an android user up until I got this one because I can't find any small android device that runs as smooth as this one and does everything

[@VinesRivera-mz9cl]

iPhone se 1st generation Most powerful 4 inch phone EVER!

[@slowednation999]

My girl is still using a 2nd gen SE, and even that phone because of it's battery degradation isn't doing so hot anymore. She has to charge the thing 2 to 3 times a day depending on what she's doing on it, and it's getting pretty laggy, buggy, and slow. She opened an app the other day and I watched it open to a black screen, immediately crash back to the home screen and just refuse to open that app, she had to restart the phone. Sad to see because it isn't even 3 years old yet.

[@fatfalcon3434]

Replacing the battery on those is pretty easy. I'm sure she will enjoy you doing it for her.

[@lil-lilac-lil]

What? I have 2020 SE and it runs flawlessly!

[@MisterSwanson94]

Replaced the battery on mine, works like a new phone

[@nostalgic90s54]

Used this SE till 2022 replaced it with a iPhone 11 had to say Life on smaller screen iPhones wer pretty good

[@adamstoms]

Great vid as always. My mum still uses her 1st gen SE. I picked up a sealed new 2nd gen se in white for £180 on eBay in December and am pleased with it 👍

[@AaronCarling-id4qf]

I brought one after watching this video but I got it for £6 nothing wrong with it

[@_ronpl]

Haha I just watched your previous iPhone SE usability last night and there you go releasing updated content. Lol

[@LemonsCure]

Classic. Still miss it, even after upgrading to 13 mini. Almost got used to it though

[@tobias2358]

I changed battery and have 6,5+ hours 1080p full HD KZbin constant going before it dies. With 4G and had brightness half full which is standard for day to day. That’s more than enough for todays standards if you think about an almost 8 years old phone. Every app and every game runs without lagg. I can use Apple Arcade and play Oceanhorn 2 without getting the phone hot or performance drop. It works as smooth as my SE3 and 13 mini. Since most apps only need iOS 12 or 13 and the SE1 has iOS 15 it will take every app update for minimum 2 more years.

[@Arun619U1]

Still rocking 🎉

[@kennguru]

Been using mine since November 2017...I probably don't intend on upgrading anytime soon.

[@zackw11_gamer90]

I still use this

[@normanpowell5456]

Could you use it as a backup emergency travel phone I’m Europe? I mean with a sim just for phone calls and simple browsing?

[@aaronaustrie]

I had one back in 2018. It was my first iPhone btw ❤

[@ilyasg2108]

Your issue Is a bad battery. I bet the battery health is 85 or below. Of course, it wouldn’t have a good battery even if it was brand new, but it would last significantly better. I got a sealed one in 2020 and three years later the health is at 97 (it’s a collection device so I barely use it) and it lasts alright.

[@jessicabruno2820]

Even with good battery health, even with a brand new battery heavy users won't get through a day. I was using one til September 2022. I agree with bubvisuals on this one, probably best avoided.

[@ilyasg2108]

@@jessicabruno2820 ya I know. I drain my 14 pro 2-3 times in a day. Just saying that his was dying at like 20% or whatever and that’s definitely a bad battery.

[@AlexTaylor_z]

I had an SE in 2016 just a bit after it came out, I remember how bad the storage was because I had the 16gb model but the battery was actually really good. I have an old 5s that I got last year for “decoration” and the battery I remember one day I turned it on it was at 62% and then 30 seconds later 54% and it runs on iOS 10.3.2, ngl I kinda want to use it for a day for jokes.

[@leiyomojico9100]

My second hand Iphone SE 1st gen will turn 1 month to me. Since it's a back up phone it last me whole day. Just browsing different stuffs in safari, Instagram and messenger, texting and calls. I use this phone to as my secondary camera for quick snaps outside.

[@ramiii2002]

Try getting the battery replaced to get rid of random restarts

[@BubVisuals]

If I were to use it for longer I'd totally do that

[@benWTL]

I recently found an old iphone 5S for my nan and I honestly miss how small and cute it is...

[@BubVisuals]

Not gonna lie, it takes some getting used to haha, but once you are it's really convenient

[@lordjastindilla-qo4uw]

This is no cap, but I was watching the 2022 version of this vid.

[@ancientsolar2]

today is my last day of using Iphone SE -- I phone 12 tomorrow I'll miss the screen size The headphone jack - < the reason for not wanting to upgrade. I have also had issues with battery life, The battery died a couple of years ago, and when i tried to turn it back on it got stuck at an apple loading screen ,I couldn't access anything, tried loading the phone on computer. I ended up resetting the phone and losing all my photos. Now I have glitches where the phone resets, the phone becomes really hot when charging, and sometimes when not charging, the phone is over working draining the battery quickly. The phone has travelled with me from UK to Spain, Finland and Africa - I dropped the phone in Africa, and luckily found a screen replacement shop, being a black phone.. It had to have a white screen - kinda unique look. - Iphones aren't so common that side, so replacement screens are pretty rare ! Given that these batteries are meant to last 500 cycles, and given that it needs charging 2-3x a day, it's doing well with 82% battery health and no replacement batteries. Other issues, sketchy Bluetooth Connectivity and poor signal range. But yes, i'll miss this beauty !

[@nozrep]

didn’t watch the video yet but it came into my feed and so I came to simply answer the headline question. - Yes! why yes you can. As I type this on my 1st gen SE. As I watch this on my first gen SE. As I use my first gen SE each day all day. Which I love. Which I have since 2018 when I bought one, still brand new in a box. Because I like the small. But alas!!! I am realistic, I am not ignorant of reality. The battery sucks and I’ve replaced it twice. Still love it. I am no photographer so the camera works fine for me. It is an old phone yes and it will not update anymore. Dah well… I still love it. And came here to type it out with it in my hand, my dearly beloved, “long in the tooth” 2016 iphone SE.😅

[@badallmann]

Just changed the battery again, helps on performance. I avoid loading snapchat tho

[@Mochoso_]

Can you try to use it with a new extended battery? I have an Iphone SE 2016 with a extended battery and i'm able to get 4-6 hours of Screen time with one charge! with a new battery this phone is an absolute beast! amazing video

[@Exploringtheforgotten0]

Hi does anyone where can buy a battery kit for the iPhone 5s bc I have the iPhone 5s coming a few days

[@walkingwithshadows]

I bought a refurb and have been using it as my work mobile for about a month. After following the advice of a couple of change these setting to get decent battery life videos, installing just organic maps, the company apps and a couple of messengers, it works fine. Size is great, lasts the work day (including travel). I've stopped carrying my personal phone most work days. Plus my old 5S case fits and I can use the work supplied headphones (all wired). Very happy with it. (However, I will expect that a heavy phone user would probably need a larger phone for the bigger battery)

[@towsifbillah834]

Is it good for secondary usage ?

[@niuofyio204]

How many gb is your iPhone se?

[@mr.techie8565]

btw it came out mid-2016, not 2015

[@JeremyDeBose]

This was almost my first iPhone because of the design. I ended up waiting and getting the 7+ instead.

[@nickreec]

I bought one off eBay and am waiting for it to arrive and will soon use it for a daily driver.

[@no_lifer_]

so the only problem was the battery

[@ArabianKnight1996]

Is there a safe website can I buy iphone se 1st

[@remokoch2480]

whats the batteryhealth of your iphone se?

[@SoulTunaVidz]

A lot of these are only issues people who are addicted to their phone are gonna run into. I switch to a 5s on and off every once and a while and I never need to charge my phone in a day. Dead within a couple hours of video watching shouldn’t be an issue because you probably shouldn’t be spending a couple hours watching videos.

[@Feiden-g8f]

I’m still use iphone se 2016 in 2023

[@4allforlovee]

I have the iPhone SE original the colour is pink

[@4allforlovee]

I still use it💀😂

[@4allforlovee]

I also meant rose gold. I got a new iPhone 7 secondhand. It works the same like he iPhone SE 1

[@salman_frs]

iPhone SE Review 😍👌🏻

[@ramgraphite6311]

I switched the battery on my old one for a slightly bigger one I believe it’s 10% more capacity, it is a game changer, I also have an ipod Touch, and this one without a sim card kinda makes for a better ipod than the actual ipod 7 the battery life is better, and although it is thicker it’s somehow more comfortable of a grip, and I absolutely love this design, a solid slab with no camera bumps I consider it a collector’s piece but also quite usable still

[@ZoneGMZ]

I love this phone

[@paulrose319]

ah the old school flip phone of the 2000s?🤣

[@BubVisuals]

Ahahaha nice

[@paulrose319]

@@BubVisuals yes i am that old turn 51 next month had one a clam shell phone until it got water logged and no longer worked then got the brick the nokia 3312 version of the 3310 that lasted up till 2018 first simi modern phone was the Lumia 650

[@jakehitchcock5069]

There is a Discord notification in the video around 1:01

[@alfredoordonez1031]

bro 2 years I don't see you and now you're a completely different person, what the heck happened to your hair? what happened to you voice? please don't make me leave.

[@K0lii]

Camera 4k 60 fps is not bad

[@hintvision]

dude i used this phone for 3 months not many issues but freezes from time to time but battery life sucks

[@aaronaustrie]

I don't think it's worth it at this point especially bcuz it won't be getting the latest updates

[@mattybraps7620]

0:04 ‘2016’ not 2015

[@soufyaanshumuddy6434]

Where is the camera test ??

[@jessicabruno2820]

I was using an SE until September 2022. I'm the first to champion what a device can actually do as opposed to people's perceptions of it, but an SE these days is pretty impractical. There are multiple issues: 1. It overheats on complex apps and software updates IE properly hot to touch 2. Apps are not designed for the small screen and you often can't see what you're doing. 3. Mine tanked a brand new battery in less than a year - It started switching off at indicated 20% battery. 4. As stated in your video battery life is pretty awful even with a new battery. Your conclusion for me is right on.

[@MaxZeuner]

Yeeeeeaaaaaa you should have changed that battery

[@gamestechvideos]

I still use an SE sometimes mine actually still has about 90% battery health(OG battery) and keep it with me for when my 14 or se2 dies (depends what phone I use on each day since I’m not good at remembering to charge them)

[@fatknuts]

ive had this phone for years, first and only phone. she works fine but it hates holding battery.

[@nickreec]

you can get the battery replaced for like 30 bucks

[@charlievalentinwestermann4407]

i use it everyday. i love the design so much (Black) and love the tiny screen.

[@malusia2000]

I still have iOS 15, but the latest update is iOS 16.

[@IleniaCore]

Still on my SE 1st

[@shayybayy]

I did this year!

[@baileypedersen5287]

Can I have the iPhone SE you used in this video?

[@Mercury-2099]

IT’S MARCH 2016

[@NomadicBloke1]

Modern EMO. hahahaha

[@danielgaming5348]

Whaat? Why do you have blue nails??????

[@ellisjonesss7589]

Omg just get a new battery for £20!!!

[@Colefinney1234]

upgrade THE BATTERY.

[@prathikacharya8956]

First

[@BubVisuals]

Thanks for the support!

[@Anujchand24]

Give me bro ❤

[@MAjj-ov6nf]

Never watch gay content

[@Literally_pp]

Gay

[@logicalschizoid_intp9698]

I’m i’m in the US and if I was to go back to one of these, I can’t find any place to activate it. I’m sure probably some provider does, but none that I know of sadly.

[@mikejames6588]

better phone all the way.

[@nonamejeeeeee]

Why your hair style like that😂😂😂