iPhone SE (5G) Review - vs iPhone 13!

[@ReneRitchie]

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[@silverpro8356]

I have heard alot of people are selling thier OLED and AMOLED phones because the PWM is affecting alot more people than the stats are saying. They really need to get rid of that shit PWM i have spoken to eye drs and they report that alot of people are complaining of eye strain and headaches.

[@ChristianGolca]

I’ve been using the iPhone SE 2 ever since I had to sell my 13 Pro Max because of the pulse-width modulation. Over the last few months I’ve grown to love the form factor again and I’m looking forward to getting the SE 3 on Friday.

[@Painfulwhale360]

Pulse width modulation?

[@can1as]

i got one, its a great phone :D

[@derekisludicrous9203]

@@Painfulwhale360 pwm

[@mas96]

wtf is tht

[@tabs9655]

Yeah I had to get rid of mine. That damn flux capacitor was wrecking my mood

[@TraneFrancks]

I upgraded from an iPhone 5 to the iPhone SE 2nd gen. I think it's the perfect phone for my use case, which is primarily listening to podcasts and tracking workouts. I love the 4.7" size. Were I in need of 5G, I'd get a 3rd gen SE, no question.

[@dragon2knight]

Still have the 2020 SE as my backup to my '12 Mini and I still whip it out every once in awhile because home button.....it's a good phone, period. This is a good update, a necessary one, and and I like it. When I upgrade to the '14 when it gets here, I'll probably grab this one just because of the 5G upgrade. Seriously, it's a great deal! Great job as always Rene!

[@sunnym.8971]

I have it as a second phone too and sometimes I’m like hmm should I sell my 13 and just keep this 🤔 lol it’s really great though only downfall is battery life

[@dragon2knight]

@@sunnym.8971 I got around that with a $25.00 battery case originally made for the 8, it's of course a perfect fit and now the battery life equals or even beats my 12 Mini! There's always a solution if you look for one 👍

[@shiraz1736]

Why do you upgrade so often? your like a one man environmental disaster.

[@shayegr2693]

@@sunnym.8971 just bought the se 5g instead of the 12 cause of the home button

[@megapangolin1093]

Love the sincere empathic reach out to "ordinary folks". 90% of peeps just want to keep in touch/camera/applepay and not carry a car battery sized machine that costs more than a desktop. Cracking vid Rene. Love your style.

[@davidlewis1787]

I chose the se 2020 as my first iPhone. I am 50 yrs old, always been android flagship. I am an electronic musician and photographer and surrounded by tech, and this phone was a choice based on size, chip performance, updates and solid camera. The battery needs careful management, but it’s not the end of the world. It’s a great phone

[@maciejfyrvellsikorski]

I’m watching this on the OG SE right now. Yes, this phone is on the brink of extinction, but it served me so well for those 6 (!) years since I bought it, being always on the latest update since day 1, so it could keep up with the rest of my devices when it comes to ecosystem features. And through all those years I didn’t even have to repair it once. The only downside for me was the battery life, which nowadays is really crappy (I’m currently on 80% bat health). Those are the last days of me using this device, but I absolutely adore it for how well it held up during all those years, and seeing how much the efficiency and chip power have leaped forward, I think that people will get even more value from SE 3 over the years.

[@sapphireequestrian]

Same here. I brought a new phone, but keep picking up the old original SE.... it’s like the comfy sweat pants and that sigh of relief as you slip into them after a hard day.

[@bettylouwatson3256]

I love my 1 Gen SE its so cute and fits perfect in my hands

[@LauwersFreddy]

Rene, the iPhone SE has been our standard company phone we get for our employees. It does what we need and buy them in bulk. Don’t think everyone will get an iPhone 13 soon 😉. Thank you for making these videos.

[@trustyvault13canteen32]

I'd prefer an iPhone 5 design, but damn, the SE3 is such a good phone that excels at the basics and i dont need all the fancy stuff. (especially when it saves me a lot of money)

[@Bendaak]

Same. I’d love see a modern SE1 released. I knew they wouldn’t do it which is why I upgraded to a 12 Mini in 2020. It’s the closest I’ll get to a 5 😂.

[@Justgambleit]

Exactly! Some people complain about it not being a different design but hey it excels at everything we would need. Fast performance. Good camera quality for what it is. 5g for faster download wen we need it. Long term updates

[@justdoit4frineds]

I got SE yesterday… this is what I found helpful next to iPhone 12 One hand typing is back Need not to lift phone to your face to unlock Battery is as good as iPhone 12 No lag All the new OS futures. Only down side is, I miss gestures from iPhone 12 Funny part is, I bought iPhone 8 then expensive screen protector and back cover for dirt cheap (cause it’s 5 years old accessories). If you want to save on accessories, all for iPhone 8, not iPhone se 2022.

[@anthonycraig274]

I was in New York last week trying too buy the iPad classic (for a friend) and it was sold out with a 6 week waiting list. This shows there is a lot of people who loves the classic home button design.

[@guilhermegabriel7432]

Actually this shows that they don't actually make many units as they used to...

[@JollyOldCanuck]

@@guilhermegabriel7432 I think the iPhone XR overproduction fiasco scarred Apple.

[@bizmonkey007]

That or they just don’t want to spend $800 or more for an iPhone.

[@Tammacazi10]

I went from the SE 2020 to the SE 2022 today and I absolutely love it! The battery is wayyy better than the old SE and it is so snappy it's amazing!

[@Nanzyen]

Hi. How long does a full battery last?

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

How long does the battery lasts?

[@limkaifulucas100]

I rather get iphone 13

[@darkwingduck4876]

I love my SE(2020). I keep putting my sim back into it from my 13 mini. Love how thin it is and of course, the Touch ID. I use my phone for a normal use plus as a hotspot for my iPad and this phone just does the job. Great vid.

[@bandanaman3400]

One of the best, most comprehensive & REAL phone reviews I've ever seen. So much better that these reviewers that will probably post a slow-mo video of them walking down a beach in sunglasses carrying this phone, then posting a photo of an action figure next to a cactus on a desk before saying its outdated with shit battery life & be off looking for the next flagship to push.

[@MarleyTravels]

Great review. I'll just add that it's the size and the home button I care about. The price is nice, but I'd pay more for a better camera or slightly larger display if Apple could keep the overall footprint of the device roughly the same and not lose the home button.. I have zero interest in doing any content creation on my phone. I have a laptop for that. What I want in a phone is something that is reliable, small, light and durable. For me a phone serves three purposes. Casual photography, content consumption and making phone calls. I don't need, nor do I want to have a near iPad mini sized device held up to my ear when I'm making a phone call.

[@Ryan152103]

Downgraded from the 13 Mini to this. It’s such an excellent phone. Yes the 13 Mini’s display and battery life is way better, but I honestly don’t care. I absolutely love this design, and it’s probably last of its kind so why not. Also I don’t have social media, so my battery lasts all day anyway just like the Mini’s.

[@Gregamania-rg9ck]

I did the same, and I actually prefer the IPS display on the SE. It’s a very noticeable upgrade from the iPhone 6 it replaced. It’s much brighter, and colours are more vivid.

[@lillebrorsanvincent2017]

I MIGHT be doing the same

[@faissala4502]

Thinking about doing the same!

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

I have a 12 pro max and I purchased the SE3 as my daily driver. I have been using plus sized phones for over seven years and now I’m getting large phone fatigue. I love the form factor of the SE3 and as you mentioned, this is the last of its kind so I am glad I was able to snag one up before they change the design. I absolutely love touch ID and the smaller form factor.

[@TheCardboardPizza]

I LOVE mine! I had always gotten the largest iPhone, however since I have a desktop setup with my mac for computing, and my iPad Pro to have a large portable screen when I needed it, I decided to give the iPhone SE 3rd gen a try. I am comparing it with my old 8 Plus - WOW! Much better screen, so much faster, and just a great experience. I absolutely love the size of this phone, my first small iPhone - I'm hooked!

[@Victoria-sm1sj]

Just ordered one yesterday ☺️ My first ever iPhone 😃

[@Victoria-sm1sj]

Just ordered one yesterday 🙂 My first ever iPhone 😃

[@Screencats]

😅😅😅 Wow that’s amazing…

[@winninglifeyo]

This phone is perfect for a large segment of the market. I upgrade yearly but not everyone is like us techies. iPhones last longer & are supported longest. It’s the perfect for ppl keeping a phone until they can’t anymore

[@vivek_v]

You don't need updates to use a phone... Android 8 still works perfectly fine for normal tasks, and the same can be said for older iOS versions. Though good luck getting the SE's battery to last as long as the rest of the phone. While the battery life might be enough when new, reviewers seem to forget about the fact that battery life degrades over time, and once at 80% health, the SE will have extremely poor battery life.

[@RogueHetero]

@@vivek_v Replacing the battery is $50 at apple for the SE. Much cheaper to replace the battery than to buy a new phone.

[@setoth1234]

Thank you for mentioning accessibility, for it is one of the iPhone's best strengths, especially in the budget market. The speedy A15 chip allows for quick access to features which other budget handsets struggle to utilize, and with features such as Live text, accessibility of images come to more people, with less of a budget.

[@jollyjoseph8071]

If Apple did a redesigned version of SE it would be competing their current mini phones 😉...

[@WhittyPics]

I am hoping that mini may show up in a few years as an SE? They already have the R&D in that phone, so they could shove it out later on as a low priced phone with less features.

[@g.g.4010]

... and why not? A13 inside and it would've been an iPhone mini SE.

[@NetAndyCz]

I wish the future SE was in the body of mini, with touch ID power button:)

[@stzxvkzzn]

I'm sure the 12 or 13 mini will be the new SE body in a few years. That seems to be the formula.

[@cra2yey338]

NetAndyCz this would be the perfect phone

[@donnajones9854]

I just bought the 128GB SE2, a month ago for $299.00 (plus tax)-I think my carrier “anticipated” the new SE3. I’ve got as much phone as I need & being retired on a fixed income, I still get to be in the Apple ecosystem. Color me happy! My old iPhone SE 64GB had dying battery after 5 years-got it in 2017.

[@narigina6414]

Still using the original iPhone SE which I bought in Aug 2016 😍

[@donnajones9854]

@@narigina6414 Had my battery health been better, I’d still be using it, still have it… Also, with SE2, I got $150.00 off MSRP.

[@stzxvkzzn]

I have an original SE that I use sometimes. Such a cool little phone. But I think the SE2 is a more practical screen size. I love the original but it's tricky to type on.

[@itsfonk]

@Rene Ritchie, the SE 2020 replaced my former 8 (which replaced my Dads 6) and the SE 2022 is still tempting to maintain updates. We’re all a bit camera shy - TouchID is still the way. Though, I’m still hoping for an assignable multi-ID device one of these days. Side note; when you introduced me to Ms. Georgia’s channel almost a couple years ago, I didn’t realize… the connection. You both make excellent content 😊

[@ThatOnePaulGuy]

I currently own an iPhone SE 2, and I knew something like this would happen. The SE 3 looks like an awesome iPhone for people who need a new phone coming from the past. I am really sure I need a new SE, but 5G and the battery looks cool. Totally worth considering for people who need a new iPhone!

[@omkarkulkarni487]

Question. Should one buy an SE or iPhone 11?

[@cookric]

@@omkarkulkarni487 buy a 2022 SE. 5G capabilities and the A15 Bionic chip. Yes the 11 has a slightly better camera, Face ID, and no home button, but if you prefer performance over aesthetics, the SE is 100% the way to go. Currently using an SE 2022 and the 5G and A15 in this slim and minimalistic form factor is amazing! Just what I need. I use my phone mainly for email, call text, social media, and some VERY heavy internet usage and this phone handles it 10x better than my 11 Pro I had before.

[@omkarkulkarni487]

@@cookric you were a week late my friend i bought the 11 a week ago . Still appreciate your reply Thanks .

[@Benveniste1822]

@@omkarkulkarni487 iPhone 11 and iPhone Se 2022 have the same performance on day-to-day tasks, so No worry about your choice! iPhone 11 has a long way to go until not have an update anymore

[@omkarkulkarni487]

@@Benveniste1822 Thanks a lot brother . Appreciate you backing my decision

[@DustinEarley]

This is the only review I’ve seen mention the advantages of both avoiding pulse width modulation AND getting away from an Intel modem. Also regarding displays, when you factor in subpixel counts because of pentile on OLED, the difference isn’t as bad as it sounds on paper.

[@MichaelLiningMusic]

I'm still using the 2016 SE as my main phone, and its still getting updates.

[@Poverello2001]

For people coming from the 1st Gen SE, this update is a no brainer. You get a better camera, longer battery life, deep fusion, portrait mode lighting, smart HDR 4, a better processor, software updates for 6 years, a bigger and brighter display, 5G connectivity, and a waterproof design. For $430, that’s a bargain in my book. I wish it had night mode, but there are third party apps to help out in low light conditions. I’m sold on the SE 3!

[@stzxvkzzn]

I like NeuralCam for night mode. I put it on my daughter's SE2 and an old 6s. Works surprisingly well!

[@sapphireequestrian]

Man, can we please get a phone with larger display, all the bells and whistles WITH a home button!!

[@AJ56]

Excellent point on price and value, many people can’t differentiate. Utility = Perceived Value/Price

[@qqqqq187]

Switched to the SE 2022 recently after having my main phones as android forever. I had the iphone 8 for work years ago and loved the design. I'm not a power user so the battery life on this lasts me almost 2 full days at times, including occasional toilet Instagram scrolling. For me it's absolutely perfect, fast, several years support, same chip as flagship iphone and last but not least, the button

[@arkantochiron]

The editing quality of this video is just awesome!

[@bjblahnik5358]

I am visually impaired and this is a great update. One of the primary reasons this style of phone was kept was to ensure the more than 10 million visually impaired people have access and options. Thanks for the update looking forward to getting my new phone

[@Tristin471]

Still waiting to see the mAh of the battery in the new SE, but I still probably won’t ditch my 3 month old iPhone 12 for it.

[@nyrican4t]

My ultimate favorite phone was the XS Max. I regret upgrading to the 13. My XS Max worked beautifully and without the 5G I rarely lost calls. I should have waited longer.

[@TheDubDisciple]

Man I am on the XS and a bigger screen is my only ask so I feel you. Fingers crossed the 14 is solid

[@aninditabasak7694]

@@TheDubDisciple If you got the iPhone 13 in green it’s a very gorgeous colour and the iPhone 13 is a great phone.

[@TheDubDisciple]

@@aninditabasak7694 Thanks for the tip but I use my iPhone for a lot of video streaming and the thicker notch is a deal breaker for me. I’ve adjusted to the notch on the XS but despite the notch on the 13 being narrower it juts into the screen a lot more Fingers crossed the 14 is finallyyyy doing away with the notch entirely I’m not set on a solution (hole punch vs pill punch) I just want a full screen again

[@aninditabasak7694]

@@TheDubDisciple iPhone 14 Pro will not have punch hole camera, those rumours are bullshit. And iPhone 13 notch is only slightly taller but 20% narrower.

[@TheDubDisciple]

@@aninditabasak7694 Then I guess I will be looking at any of the other modern competitors out there. Hole punch, pill slot I don’t really care I want a proper display again. It’s been 6 years of notches. For 1.8k CAD I should be able to get a display that doesn’t cover itself up

[@yako944]

Rene, when Apple update the body of the SE what body do you think Apple will go with?. I think an SE in the mini 12 body would be awesome in a few years.

[@WhittyPics]

Rumors are they may use the 10 body and perhaps put touch ID in the power button?

[@jonasam93]

XR most likely... but this would not fit the small-phone people. i personally hope for the mini body, but i don't think this will happen.

[@trustyvault13canteen32]

I hope they dont, but if they do please let it be the 13 mini body. The SE and Mini are the only 2 small phones on the market

[@yako944]

@@trustyvault13canteen32 I guess the 13 mini body makes more sense than the 12. but that is the reason I want the SE to become eventually the 'mini' form factor it makes the most sense.

[@trustyvault13canteen32]

@@yako944 yeah size is a major point, but i'd still vote for the 8 body because the home button is simpler to use and the thicker bezels make it a cheaper phone to produce

[@snakebite0503]

I've been an Android users for years and can easily afford a more recent iPhone model but decided to get the SE 2020 just because it fits my lifestyle. Sure, I'm still getting used with the small size but that's one of the perks of the phone. Being in mid life, I only need the phone for calls and text along with random social media and internet browsing.

[@etiennelj]

I’ve used my iPhone 7 since 2016, I think. Still works fine! My computer is a 2012 MacBook Pro, works great too!

[@banrions]

same on both acounts! though i'm upgrading both now that they're starting to lag enough and no longer supported by updates. just went to an m2 air, but deciding between this se3 and the 13mini (i def need a smaller phone). i'm tempted to go the mini to see if i like the flashier stuff, but i like and am used to touch id and also don't reallllly need to, just kinda want to. not sure if i want it 300$ extra, though.

[@etiennelj]

@@banrions Bought an iPhone 13 mini, very happy, but the 2012 MacBook Pro (unfortunately) still works perfectly, so I’m waiting!

[@davehugstrees]

Great video! I loved that intro, because it really described my feelings about what I value in an iPhone, and it was really nice to hear it said from a KZbinr!

[@brendan2655]

I still think the iPhone se is a great phone, but it comes at 3 compromises. 1. being the batter life, 2. the display size options n quality and 3. Camera Spec... the iPhone 13 mini is a much better buy in my opinion Rene :)

[@ReneRitchie]

Battery life is better. Disagree about the display, it's incredible quality, just LCD not OLED. Specs can be toxic when people don't realize pixel quality involves more than density. Camera is a deal-breaker for me, personally. Good single shooter but the chipset is doing all the work now, I think?

[@vincent7603]

@@ReneRitchie the SE 3RD gen seems to be lighter than 2nd gen. Curious to see the teardowns :p

[@WhittyPics]

@@ReneRitchie Most people aren't geeks like us

[@stzxvkzzn]

@@ReneRitchie Agree. I like the LCD. OLED looks nice but it gives me headaches. My daughter has the 2nd gen SE and I think the screen looks great.

[@matttattack]

Is that a very quick vocal overdub of “pro” at 12:47? Verrrry sneakyyyy 😜

[@danmooney9839]

What a well timed video I’ve got a iPhone6 that is starting to play up and this is my exact choice. Thanks for the video I didn’t know about the SE until this week I compared a mini to the 13 and thought it was too small.

[@Gregamania-rg9ck]

I was also on an iPhone 6. Trust me, you’ll be very happy with either the SE or the 13 Mini. Both are huge upgrades over the 6. I went with the SE myself due to OLED bothering my eyes.

[@k3lvin1977]

Love my SE 2020 and considering getting this due to 5G and improved battery. For how I use my phone it’s perfect.

[@HablaConOwens]

Would be interesting to see the SE in 2024. Future low power modems and chips. Hopefully a bigger battery.

[@g.g.4010]

... in the 12/13 mini - casing. Then I will buy it.

[@Randomdude21-e]

I think they will just stop the SE and sell the 13 mini as the SE with better chipsets in the future

[@RaymondRobinsonJr]

I like it! I just wished they had a plus version by now.

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

Frrrrrrrrr

[@emward6858]

The selling point of this phone is partly because it’s small

[@tobisonbrown]

Bread analogy nails it

[@lisarowsell4527]

I still have an iPhone 6, and can't decide what the best upgrade would be for me.

[@frank-bmtz]

I thought I was a tech enthusiast, until I got an iPhone SE. Yes, I absolutely love my iPhone 13, but I absolutely find myself using the SE3 (my backup phone) more often than I thought. I love Touch ID for authenticating, and the pocketable form factor of the iPhone SE. The performance is on par with the iPhone 13 (because of the A15 Bionic Chip), and the battery life isn’t as bad as some say it is. I love the SE.

[@n0nefalcondorf]

saw a few reviews from other ppl of the SE 3 and this guy actually talks about some stuff i was wanting to know more of unlike other reviewers. 5G among other stuff. keep it up

[@jpsatre]

i have the original SE and still gets updated.

[@NH_HN]

I just bought an iPhone SE for a lot of the reasons listed in the intro. I’m replacing an 6 year old iPhone 7 Plus that has developed an overheating issue, a battery that doesn’t retain its charge, and just doesn’t perform as well as I’d like. I’m not a content creator, not a photographer, not really into social media, I just don’t require the beefed up specs of a more expensive model. I have an iPhone 12 work phone I was given and really don’t care about all the bells and whistles. I just want it to sync with my apple watch and play music. Two things I can’t do on my work phone (company restrictions).

[@silverpro8356]

I have heard alot of people are selling thier OLED and AMOLED phones because the PWM is affecting alot more people than the stats are saying. They really need to get rid of that shit PWM i have spoken to eye drs and they report that alot of people are complaining of eye strain and headaches.

[@TheOpenRoadExperience]

Im planning on getting this one coming from Samsung S7 edge in which I used it for 5 amazing years. Still waiting for the battery tests here on KZbin to finalize my decision. Just need around 5 hrs of SOT and ill be fine by that. Fingers crossed it will be.

[@WilliamPhillippe]

Very insightful review and analysis at the end: "Price and Value are really, really different things." Brilliant!

[@roygrace674]

can you make it the day?until battery goes off?

[@SomeGuy-mu9mt]

Picked up mine last week. No regrets.

[@tommyontrip]

Nice rundown as usual with of all of this UltraMaxPro stuff Rene. Thank you! I am sticking with my iPhone 12 for another couple of years or so.

[@RJtoon1]

iPhone 8 is my main phone I bought it brand new just over 2 years ago, I just got a brand new battery put in it but I was considering the SE three and thank God they kept the home button and the same form factor because many of us have expensive OtterBox cases we would still like to use. So many reviewers were trashing this phone for the last two weeks before it even came out but they don’t understand it’s not made for them, many of us do not get bored with our home button if it works you keep on Truckin. And let’s not forget this isn’t the only “old design” around, one could argue the iPhone 13s with their gestures are just squared off iPhone X’s and that’s been around for a long time too! In Canada, November 2019, I paid $620 plus tax for my brand new iPhone 8. I phoned iWorld again today and the new SE is Canadian $559 plus tax. That sounds like a bargain to me. The only problem is to jump up to the 128 GB makes the price $669 Canadian. And what I don’t understand is it’s only $50 more on the American.

[@mgaskell1]

Rene, i’m curious if the SE3 supports ‘phone noise cancellation’ as the iPhone 13 models do not for some bizarre reason. Great video & channel by the way - really like the in depth knowledge you seem to have over others 👍

[@Mr1yla-v7x]

Night mode? I had in in my Huawei Mate 10 pro in 2017.

[@erickvon8752]

I wish apple would've increased the screen size to a 5-inch LCD screen 1080 p in the same body and a 12 MP front facing camera. Also the 12 MP camera from the Iphone XR or 11 instead of the iPhone 8.

[@stevennovakovich2525]

Have seen iPhone SE 2022 (3rd gen) phones for as little as $329 online recently. MVNO 'Visible' had the deal for about a week, then it disappeared. MVNOs 'StraightTalk' and 'Simple Mobile' have it for $379. At prices like this who *wouldn't* purchase the SE 3?? 5G (sub6), Smart HDR, Deep Fusion, Neural Engine (AI), A15 Bionic, good battery life, etc. etc. I *adore* my 'Midnight'-colored iPhone SE 2022. It's the *greatest* value for money that Apple has ever created.

[@suleimansayed1913]

Amazing video Rene 🔥

[@scottsworld]

I'm glad this video contains less of the pop-in-out ZOOM that you used to do. re: iPhone, I can't decide if battery life is worth going for the 13 mini, for A$200+ more?!

[@hescominsoon]

my famly has 3 SE's. two are the previous gen and I have one brand new one. All of my family is either iPhone 8 or iPhone SE...except me..i have a p6p

[@ChrisFineganTunes]

If you want a phone that is good enough and that lasts as long as possible, there is no better value phone on the market.

[@thevacdude]

I like the iPhone SE, it's a great phone, it's small enough to fit in my hand, and pocket, and I prefer Touch ID over Face ID. This will be my next upgrade.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

It’s like an old friend.

[@Sankew]

I'm not gonna lie, the intro for this video is too good

[@-22766]

Like button smashed 👊

[@markjones8121]

Yes, the video style is a lot different and indeed must be a lot more work. The more you push your skills the more workflow memory you’ll get. I mean, that’s what these new pro, max and ultra socs are for, right? Push those multi layered timelines to the max! Thanks Rene!

[@cactustweeter2890]

Thank you Rene for providing the voice of reason. It's a rare commodity amongst tech reviewers these days.

[@harbirsandhu693]

rene's enthusiasm about the iPhone SE is contagious

[@nisargshah7987]

Best holistic review on iphone se 3rd gen on youtube !! Thanks!!

[@NetAndyCz]

I am keeping my SE 2020 for foreseeable future, I could use 5G in few places but it is not worth the upgrade for me.

[@stzxvkzzn]

There probably isn't much a difference in everyday use. The 2020 is very fast. I have several phones but I prefer my iPhone 8 and it's plenty fast.

[@joyboy6535]

Are you going to publish the Mac Studio review videos before Friday? i know you already got your hands on those early copies lol

[@XalphYT]

The only thing holding me back from buying an iPhone SE 3 is the fact that my iPhone 6 is still good enough.

[@stzxvkzzn]

You're really missing out, IMO. Isn't the 6 stuck on iOS 13? I think iOS 15 actually sped up my 6s, SE1, and 8. I would at least get an 8, they're around $150 used.

[@oddsnends3090]

Actually, it’s stuck on iOS 12 😳

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks…I appreciate your perspective in the video. Thanks for covering this phone. Blessings on your day!

[@eljeffe58]

Excellent review. Thanks!

[@johnbenvenuto7309]

Thanks you for an excellent review, for pointing out who this phone is meant for, and most of all, for just talking a little bit about the 5G capability of this phone. Every other review of the iphone SE 2022 on KZbin just paid 'lip service' on mentioning the 5G capability of this phone, if they mentioned it at all. In essence they said the phone had 5G capability, but not which version of 5G this phone could use. And they said nothing more about it. If you could talk about using this phone on a 5G network, what your experience was with it, perhaps in another video, that would be most helpful to many of us. Again, thanks for this video.

[@LuckyC1723]

I got the 10s in 2018. If they keep up this 2 year pattern I’ll get whatever SE phone they come out with in 2026, unless my phone still works well

[@georgeegrant1416]

I like this guy, this Rene Ritchie. He is a lot technical for me (the old novice) but I understand most things. He is not like the others that ramble on and on about things, so stupid and unrelated, it makes me gag. Thanks, Mr Ritchie.

[@thomasgunn4146]

Digging the new editing style Rene 😏

[@LASHULADECHIHUAS]

This was very good. Thank you

[@potownrob]

Shouldn’t it be vs iPhone 13 mini?

[@RogueHetero]

Straight up PREACH brotha!!! Been saying this since day one, the SE may not be the cheapest budget phone but considering what you get with apple it is certainly one of the best values. Like you said from software and hardware support, accessories, to even free classes (which btw they have photography skills classes that I could recommend to anyone that isn't an avid photographer. Very fun. All in all $430 is a small price to pay considering how long you'll be able to hold onto the phone and the experience you'll get during that time. Its all what you make of it!

[@stephanieperry1119]

Great video. How does the SE compare to the Galaxy J7 Star? It sounds to be a great phone.

[@jamescrossley7784]

I ended up getting both of these phones for $300 brand new one was slightly used for about a month and the other was it lightly used as well for a month. Both have AppleCare for on them for 64 gigs and both are very awesome. Was looking into the 13 for myself and the wife but for $1000 each for her phone plus taxes closely up to 1350 each I looked into the iPhone SE has exactly the same chipset bionic 15 as the iPhone 1313 Pro 13 Pro, Max, the 1414+ use exactly the same chipset only the iPhone 14 pro 14 promax is the new chipset 16 bionic for the bang for the buck. I would highly recommend this phone.

[@nikaflores8895]

Thanks for this info i'm thinking of switching to SE 2022 maybe next year

[@guilhermegabriel7432]

Video should've lasted 10 min max. At 15min I can't hear your voice anymore, even though I totally agree with you! You made your point clear already.

[@mrbee145]

Great review. Thanks

[@mrslcom]

Not having night mode on the camera is a huge disappointment in an otherwise perfect budget phone.

[@kirtmanwaring3629]

I'm totally blind and mostly an android guy but love the SE as a secondary little supplement. The accessibility features aren't really better on one platform or the other they're just different, with different tradeoffs, and I found it's best to have both around for the best of both worlds.

[@cmscss]

Many of us just want the simplest, smallest, most pocketable phone possible.

[@MartinDevelopment]

Excellent video, great information,

[@intrepidvirgo938]

Good review. Yeah…I’ve been using iOS for years now. When it comes to Android vs iPhone I’m pretty much ambivalent. I’ve been working in the technology space for twenty one years now. The last six years being involved with BE processing and platform. So I’m satisfied using both PC and MAC. And really don’t have the time to get involved with all of the Android apps. I need a phone with a good processor and a few apps to help with the small amount of my personal productivity. And iOS accomplishes this with a decent amount of security. I remember years ago using the iPhone 7. I liked the size of it. Tonight my wife looked into our AT&T account. Turns out we can upgrade by turning in our current phones. So this 13 mini brings back good memories of performance and size of the 7.

[@thanoskoumpanis9699]

If the iPhone se had the iPhone 12/13 mini body I would never buy any other phone

[@rojaug4566]

best review ever👊😎😎🤙

[@inthegallo]

I took se3 to replace 13. Unconfy and ugly squared edges, depressing Face ID even after mask unlock option (slow and imprecise). So my next iPhone after se3 will have rounded corners, lots of power and fingerprint.

[@jonasam93]

at the moment you can get a not opened (!) iPhone 12 mini for 50$ less than the new SE22 (on several sides online, second hand but as i said, not opened). For a 13 mini you have to pay 70-100$ more. the new SE is trash, you can get a better new iPhone for the same money.

[@KissTheGreat]

Was the guy behind you Lou from unboxtherapy per chance? It was wasn’t it?