iPhone SE line is underrated

Submitted by PettyAdi t3_11b4xo4 in iphone

I just got my base model iPhone SE (2020) this week and couldn’t be happier.

For context, I already have an iPhone 13 Pro Max as my main phone but I got the SE for the sole purpose of using it in bed. The screen is just the right size to prevent eye fatigue before going to sleep and the form factor makes it so easy to hold while lying down.

Sure you can say that I still have a large phone to complement this one but I find myself gravitating towards the SE during the day.

The only caveat is I only stay at home and if I’m going out, it’s almost always not used (aside from the occasional calls and texts) that’s why I think the battery life is enough.

But all in all, I could say that I am fully satisfied with this purchase. :)

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Mechtroop t1_j9w35qr wrote

It’s one thing to buy an iPhone. It’s another thing to buy a second iPhone just for bed.

I can’t wait to upgrade my iPhone SE 2020 (purchased in 2020) for the hopeful iPhone 15 Pro. If I don’t trade it in, maybe I’ll use it for bed too, haha.

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PettyAdi OP t1_j9xpzx1 wrote

Dudeee! The form factor of the iPhone SE makes it really easy to use in bed. Just enough to not have eye strain when watching content. 👌🏼

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assblastin00 t1_j9w9jon wrote

The battery is pretty bad unfortunately.

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PettyAdi OP t1_j9xq0tc wrote

I guess Ill find out in the next couple of days. :)

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Lunafreya_NoxF t1_j9yssgf wrote

I’d use the bigger phone in bed (bigger screen if you’re watching videos or playing games or whatever) and the SE during the day where portability and ease of use is more important.

If I had two phones. But I don’t like using my phone on the bed before sleeping as I’ve found that my sleep quality increases drasticaly if I don’t use my phone before sleeping.

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vegandj t1_j9zsonn wrote

You can pick up the 2020 SE for $150 if you get a plan with a prepaid carrier. Have the service for 3 months and cancel. It will be unlocked and your to use wherever you want. This is a great device and the form factor is still a winner in my book.

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Smootie__ t1_j9w70h5 wrote

Seems like the weight of the 13 pro max deterred you from using it in bed, hence the SE purchase. Would the 14 Plus have met your needs? It’s 38 grams lighter without giving up screen size. It just lacks promotion.

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Merakephiii t1_j9wb5di wrote

I would think the 14 Plus would be a lot more expensive than the SE 2nd gen

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Smootie__ t1_j9x8350 wrote

Carrier deals have had pretty great installment deals.

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PettyAdi OP t1_j9xpxp3 wrote

I dont think I would need another big phone. But if I only had one, I’d still choose the iPhone 13 pro max, albeit, not in bed. 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

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Smootie__ t1_j9ycmts wrote

Oh yeah i was saying 14 plus as the middle ground to replace both. Not two big phones lmao

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Traditional_Total_27 t1_ja2jmm5 wrote

I had iPhone SE 2020 and I couldn’t wait to upstage, yeah size is comfortable but poor battery life not so great camera was pain in the ass for me, I could stay longer with this phone because I had it only for 10 months but already after this time battery life dropped to 82%, I’m much happier with 14 now

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Diet_Water t1_j9wvfjl wrote

Good take but I have to disagree. It’s so wild to me that apple is still using a design from 2014 (iPhone 6). Looks incredibly outdated and is priced accordingly. The fact that they include current gen chips is pretty incredible though

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PettyAdi OP t1_j9xpuvf wrote

The design is exactly why I got it. For my use case which is just a device for bed, it works wonders as it is very easy to hold. I agree with you on the current gen chip tho. It is a beast.

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paulstelian97 t1_j9y2otb wrote

The SE is having the iPhone 8 design on a modern device. On purpose. Because some people like it more than the iPhone X design (which my iPhone 13 still has, just a slightly narrower notch)

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