but according to MCMC, it going to shut down all 3G very soon

I switched my ecosystem to Apple since 2020. I like the form factor of iPhone SE, but the phone battery kinda disappointed. Unless you are light usage user, else you might need to charge it twice a day.

If u don’t mind without 5G , I feel the 11 would be a better buy.
Unless u like the small form factor of the SE.

The Touch Id feature should be a major selling point for this phone, especially since we are still wearing masks.

This is a good question, I have an XR which I am supposed to pass to my dad but I wonder if I should get the SE instead for him.

My mum is using my old iPhone 6S so this new SE is a logical upgrade for her when the time comes, but for now the 6S is still crushing it. Running iOS 15.3.1 without glitches and only minor lags when running too many apps. Then again, my mum’s usage is just calls, texts, YouTube, WhatsApp and browsing the Photo gallery

I think the SE caters to a very niche group of users… younger kids, older parents and probably as a second or backup phone. Pretty sure it’s not a good option for power users or those clocking more than 4 hours SOT on a daily basis…

yes, this is why iphone is a good. especially recent years of iphones, they are totally over powered which the performance is more than sufficient to last even up to more than 5 years easily. my iphone 6 plus is still working for my secondary for calls, sms or whatsapp, youtube etc.. of course not for gaming.

yeah. SE can still be good choice since the starting price is still lower for those who do not want to fork out more $$ for more flagship iphone or iphone pro.

If he is using for media consumption, I think SE screen too small for elderly.

Since I am very new to iphone, I am wondering will I ever miss any feature if I choose to get the Apple Watch 7 to pair with the SE?

This post has been edited by faidz85: Mar 9 2022, 12:19 PM

depends if the elderly wanna use big size, cause everyone has different preferences. my father in law was using 5s until 2020 i bought the se for him, coming from 5s form factor the se is big for him. cannot imagine if i want to change to a new one in future (if se and mini series) discontinue and 6.1 is the mainstream size sure he will complain again

why not just 13 mini? bigger screen but still consider small form factor.
i switch from android to 13 mini too (still using android as 2nd phone)

smaller screen if you don't mind. others considered upgrade.

i dare to say better buy second hand iphone 12 than this. the only phone in the world with big ass bezel and home button

You are right on that, I can imagine him squinting trying to read his whatsapp messages

Suitable for someone that want a small phone.

I hate big phone

Yup, my mum tried my old 7 Plus and said it was too big for her too, she prefers the 6S.. For what she does (or rather not do) on the phone it's a bit too expensive to buy her a 12 or 13 Mini

so cheap !

Ofcos no….you won’t miss any feature with iPhone SE

having a 6s too..is a gem xD