I think it’s better to get used set then change the battery. Apply skins and good case for new looking too.
Much worthy than getting new sealed one.

i think it depends. some may not be able to accept a used set. like me. haha.

if it is refurbished apple set, i am ok. not used one.

Actual refurbished by Apple sets aren't so easily available for sale around here, if buying those refurbished by third party ones then might as well get a used set

haha. that's why no point to get a se now. haha. can look forward to new iphone mini. haha.

I just need something apple as backup device so I though this is the best. Maybe I'll take a look on latest ipod but some apps won't support because no sim? I'm not sure

One thing to bear in mind is that iOS support for 6S and SE will most likely end next year. So if you want something for at least 2 years, minimum now would be an iPhone 7, that is, if updates are important to you.

IMO I'd rather have a used iphone rather than a refurbished set, unless it came from apple. 3rd party refurbished set, may not contain the original parts etc.

Yeah, agreed

iphone se will stop at IOS 13?? seriously?

i think only board is original others 3rd party parts or OEM parts has changed..

should be. highly possible. becos A9 until iOS 13 has 5 iOS versions supported till now.

the only model of iphone has 6 iOS versions supported is iphone 5s, the rest all has only 5 times.

i see. so need to change my SE.. chip on SE same with 6S right?

yes, that's one it is considered one year older than iphone 7 which their launch dates difference is merely half a year.

should upgrade to iphone 8 or X.. for more can use longer..

Correct. No point to get se now even u can find one.

this is how apple making money on their device..

to be frank, apple is considered quite sincere in this area. despite the premium paid, one can easily use an iphone for more than 5 years. it is actually worth every single cent that you have paid for the phone.

best thing is a phone, u can at least 5 years of software upgrade, it is incredible.

comparing to any android, you may not even get more than two times of software upgrade and the phone may not even last more than 2 to 3 years.

thats is true.. in a sense of opinion

ya that im agreed with u.. coz my SE still can use till today.. for the next ios13 also can use right?

of course can. ios13 is the 5th ios version that A9 chip supports.