iPhone SE (1st Gen) still worth using in 2024?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- *Note: This phone does NOT have Optical Image stabilization, please forgive the error.
In this video we look at the iPhone SE from 2016 and answer the question "Is it still worth using in 2024?"
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - CPU & Performace
1:08 - IOS Version
1:53 - Build & Construction
2:27 - Camera
3:05 - Conclusion
3:29 - Outro
I still use my SE every day. I love the size. It fits in my pocket nicely. I have a drawer full of them and they’re so easy to fix. I put all the guts into a black iphone 5 housing so I now have an iPhone that Apple never made: a black slate SE. It’s reliable and works great for me. I don’t like big phones.
Same! Works completely fine.
No need for massive phones a computer does all that.
It’s really a beast for its size. Anything I throw in it works smoothly. Battery is my only issue
@@Eythora94how long does it last, i have an s21 ultra and thinking about buying this as kinda a joke/backup phone
@Sickened-TH-cam it’s not very good, depending on how much you use your phone? It likely won’t last a day without a recharge. That’s because it has a small battery.
Watching this on my iPhone SE first generation ❤. 7 years 5 months & counting
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Thanks for this video. This is for me. I changed my entire life around. I quit all social, never played games. I am a low key phone user. This phone gets calls, messages, and does light browsing and gps fine! I don’t need the best just need what works. This phone is for someone like me dude.
Cheers for being the first to comment! Thanks for this video again. Thumbs up man.
I appreciate it! I’m glad to hear that.
Hey Bro ure so right.I i love it. Greets from Germany
All I need to know is can I use Spotify, Whatsapp and Instagram on this?
@@humasimbsen7981dude. Phone works great. It’s small, cases are cheap. Definitely useable. Cheers from California.
@@corncobsandtobacco9178 yes, works fine. Just a smaller factor.
It certainly is still worth using ! I use mine every day, even if it is not my main driver anymore - that is a 13 mini. All the main functions work perfectly well. The SE is my "always in the pocket" phone.
I still use one as a spare, it has always had light use and still on original battery at 94%
People who are watching on the iphone se 1st gen
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This is my favorite iphone. I love the size and it runs great on its last OS. I have used the 5 and 5s and I can say it is still fun to use as my backup phone (my main phone is a 12 mini).
How is the battery lasting compared to 12 mini?
This video came at the right time 👍😎
Might buy one soon
My larger iPhone 7 Plus broke and iPhone SE2 all in 1 week.
Sometimes smaller phones are better.
They are lighter and gravity is better to them.
I’m watching this on my iPhone SE 2016 :)
I LOVE THIS iPhone and yes I have a 14 pro also but this one is better in my opinion!
The fact that this phone updates to 15.8 is crazy!
That was the time when an iPhone was the best u can get I think
This iPhone SE version didnt have Optical Image Stabilisation (much like the 6s it shared many internal specs with but the 6s plus did have OIS), it did use Electronic Image Stabilisation which helps but is not as good as true optical stabilisation.
Great Video, I have had two SE 2016's and use one regularly as a backup device, good to see it getting some love.
using my SE every day. i disabled all the privacy settings and moved low power mode to the wigit home page and by using the smart battery charging limit i can usually keep it from reverting to normal power mode most days. after turning off all the location spying and data privacy settings, I get about 13-15% battery degradation per day with it on standby and usually only charge every 2 or 3 days with moderate/light use, maybe 3-6 hrs of screen on time per day.
yeah people dont realize how well you can max out the battery life. i dont notice any decrease in performance with like multi task turned off and stuff
It certainly is still worth using. I never buy new versions:) I still use 4s also:)
4s is wild
im have SE 2016 even today and its stil usseles its still fast👍🏻
Great video mate! - just to note this phone doesn't have Optical Image Stabilisation, nor dies the 6S - only the 6S plus had OIS - and then every iPhone model after that I believe - Once again Love your content!
Thank you so much! Yes, I have added a note in my description because I realized I made an error.
My 1st and last series I love to buy even after I never follow the new series, unless #12 Mini came - sadly Mini series has been discontinued ....
it's a very cool handy phone. I would still want to use it for many years if more and more apps weren't becoming unusable
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@@emirasofficial some local public transport apps, maps, safari was very slow etc...
To be frankly honest, I would say yes to the title of the video. The refurbished 1st generation iPhone SE goes for around $100. A standard refurbished iPhone 12 goes for a whopping $200 more above the $100 (≈$300). A iPhone SE on the Apple website currently costs a whopping $329 more than a 1st generation SE. If you can get the 2016 iPhone SE at a decent price then I would absolutely recommend you to purchase it even in 2024. Couple hundred bucks can still be a significant sum of money for many people. Apple devices these days are getting more timeless so hopefully one day I get to see a iPhone that gets 25 years of iOS updates. This year, I bought a 2018 Apple device.
I totally agree dude. My iPhone 12 broke and shattered. Had an original SE in my drawer never sold it. Good condition. Updated the software. I used to switch out my sim just to have a smaller device. The SE saved my life basically. Not cheap by any means. But also, I am a low key user. No gameplay, no social media, etc. so the phone works fine! Calls, messaging, emails, etc.
You are correct Apple devices last. It got a security update December 2023.
@maxcalifornia94 Props to Apple for their longevity. Especially the older phone with aluminum back instead of glass. The glass backed phones are unfortunately more fragile. Glad you were able to find a quick solution!
@@Gadgets-N-GearI agree and I am not one to constantly update every single year and waste money, etc.
No way, never been that guy. I upgrade like once every 5-6 years. I like to own the device and have a really cheap phone bill every month which is how it is for me now. Since I owned the 12 for a while now.
Apple definitely built for longevity dude.
Apple products tend to be a bit overpriced in my opinion, but you do get that longevity in return. I personally love their camera system and software too.
This is the perfect iPhone for those who just want a phone. The battery will last you the whole day if all you do is text and call. I recently bought a 13 Pro and I want to sell it because despite being called iPhone, the parts of the device that make it a PHONE function terribly. Way too clunky and annoying, not to mention the 240g weight in a lightweight case.
Actually considering this SE.
The 13 pro is a much superior phone to the SE (2016). But what ever fits you is what is good for you.
Apple needs to bring this se back !
I would've loved to use mine more but it having 16gb and the battery getting a shorter and shorter battery life forced me to upgrade in 2020. If you wanna get the 1st gen SE avoid the 16gb model like the plague
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I think this is still one of the top apple designs!!! 1 question tho', how did you customize your home screen & icons?
I used the shortcut app. You create a shortcut for each app you want to make a new icon for. I can actually make a TH-cam video on this subject.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear Please am waiting for the project,
Thank you 🙏
I will start working on a new video, explaining the shortcuts app 👍🏼
@@Gadgets-N-Gear I've tried it but the battery lasted way less than usual last week because of the shortcuts app, I ended up deleting the shortcuts app all at once.
That is interesting. I guess on my SE 2 I hadn’t noticed a decrease in battery. But that’s definitely and interesting thing you bring up 👍🏼
I miss the look of the iPhone 8 :( I have the 15 Pro Max now but I miss the old designs
I have the iPhone SE 2, it’s a phone from 2020 and the frame is based off of the i Phone 8. It has the same camera sensor and body design of the iPhone 8 but it has newer internals so you get better pictures, better performance and all around better technology.
This is my phone for almost 7 years. Until it ran out of memory and switched to a 12 mini with a very large memory, this would be my phone for the next 10 years.
And the Videos it's insane having a full HD video machine with 30 fps.
The design was jobs legacy he was proud of iPhone 4 form follow function every part of the phone have it’s functionality no space was wasted. I wish they still upgrade the phone 4’s hardware and see how much they can package in to the small space . Especially now with all the new battery technology
Nah, I’m using an iPhone 5s and watching this video with it. Haha iPhone 5s design is perfect for
Me!
I used to have a iPhone SE 1 but I used it for 1 year and for me it was trash so in 2020 I brought the iPhone 7 and it was worth it btw it was in Jan of 2020 before iOS 14 came out. Now I have iPhone 13 so I gave my iPhone 7 to my so and he's happy with it still in good condition
Hi I use this iPhone from 2016 4 a year since my Samsung broke and it’s so good that I think I get me one from 2022 cause a mobile shop sells them used like new for 170 Dollar (200 euro) greets from Germany
Good summary. Still use mine. One drawback to point out - no iOS 16 means it can't pair with an Apple Watch.
Ahh, that’s good to know.
still the best design
Does anyone know if I can change the SSD ? I am on a 16GB iPhone SE I would like to change it to a 64 or 128GB SSD
Im still using mine. The only problem is th battery which I, coincidentally, replaced today, so it’s fine😂😂😂😂
I am thinking to purchase it to get rid of google service and spend less screen time, although I do some quick browsing and listen to a lot of music on earbuds, will it last a day if given 100% battery health?
I have not daily driven an original SE, but I would assume it would get you through the day. Depending on how heavily you use it. If your budget allows, I would actually recommend getting the iPhone SE 2. It has better battery life, more powerful and efficient processing, much better camera, and a slightly bigger and higher resolution screen (But still a small screen). which will get you through the day, and still be functional for modern applications. I currently use an SE 2.
@Gadgets N Gear from where did you get the iPhone se 1st generation? As I tried to search it up but I couldn’t order
I received it from a friend. The phone is no longer manufactured, so you can only get it used or refurbished. Look on Backmarket.com, you should be able to find one there.
Hi I had a Samsung S 21 but of course it broke :( . Than I ask someone I knew “bro do u use this old IPhone”? I got it 4 free and will keep it 4 ever.
camera is awfull in low light or eventually when dust gets behind it
I'd still be using the ifone 5s if the scallywags at Apple didn't play software games to prematurely kill the battery. Here we are in 2024 and they no longer support the 1st gen SE.
This week my banks phone app started requiring ios 16 or above.
My choices are a new Apple or new bank. Since I assume all the banks will eventually make a similar upgrade, I'll be opting for the free Android offered by my carrier.
Also use Iphone se 1st, best for daily use. I have Samsung A52 for trips without laptop. Hi-Fi player for music also supports my user experience
It’s like WOW how good can it feel holding a Phone!
Am planning to sale my iPhone 11 and get back my SE in prime
I miss it
How much storage does iOS 15.8 take on this phone? I am thinking about to buy it with 32gb but just for spotify music, not daily use
I believe the iOS 15.8 Installation has a minimum storage requirement of 5-6 GB.
this model DOES NOT have optical image stabilization lol, where did you got that information? 2:36
It does not have OIS (Optical image stabilization). But it does I believe, have digital stabilization. I made an error in my research apparently, thank you for pointing that out. I will add a note in the description.
When I shook the phone, there was a small rattle sound which typically indicates Optical Image stabilization. But I guess I miss read that sound.
I also read online that it had stabilization, so I assumed that it was optical. But it appears to be only Digital.
I can still use it for phone calls and messages even after some years and apps starts to stop working right ?
Yes, as long as you have Wi-Fi…or you have it activated on a service.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear alright thanks man. So I can use it to call someone as long as it's activated and LTE is not discontinued.
@inajpsparejoy6430 correct, as long as the service provider will support it it should still work fine. You can also use it on Wi-Fi without service, it just will be iMessage only.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear alright man. Thankyou so much
Yes works fine my mom still uses her 8gb iphone 5c almost no apps work anymore and no websites load properly on the old safari browser but calls and texts and picture messages work fine and thats all she really needs
It still makes phone calls grow up!
I never said it couldn’t…
@@Gadgets-N-Gear you are treating these things as computers they are not.
@zog97xy Quite the contrary, a phone is a computer. The modern smartphone is used for a number of different purposes, so if you don’t care about the computing capabilities of a smartphone maybe look into a flip phone. That may suite you better.
Why do you want to use a little crappy screen for internet???? use a proper computer.
@zog97xy Because people don’t always have access to a proper computer, or maybe they want to do a task on the fly. It’s just how this world turns now. I personally do use a laptop, but there has been many times a phone was more convenient.
Most newer iphones, a newer one has an Aux jack??
Yeah, all the new iPhones don’t include an AUX port.
Because the phone won’t update, is it now more prone to getting hacked??
I wouldn’t say so.
No because apple still do security support updates for that ios
Which one is better to use for now iphone 5s or iphone se(2016)?
Definitely the SE (2016). The 5s is way to put of date.
Thanks, gotta but iphone se then 🤣
If you’re gonna buy one, I would recommend looking for an SE (2020) on Backmarket.com. I got mine from there and I have no complaints.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear bro, im lil bit into vintage stuff, also I'm not able to use that website bcoz currently im in another country
@alishernosirjonov54 Ok, no worries 👍🏼
Can i record videos and send to my android phone??? For uploading
Yes, you can send videos through Facebook messenger, texting, Google drive, or by transferring the videos from the phone to a computer. I’m sure there are other ways, but those are the way I have used.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear tqsm 💗
Where to get its panel I need it a lot😢😢 I am from Pakistan
I would look on eBay.
Worth using it with series 3 watch..
I have two smart watches, one of which is an Apple ⌚️ SE (2020 model) and I use it with my iPhone SE (2020 Model) Apple Watches age pretty well, so I’m sure the series 3 would pair pretty good with that phone 👌🏼
Did support whatsapp ?
@@TEeEef1its support from ios 9 and above..
What's the price bro
If you look on Backmarket.com, you can find it for about $85 in excellent condition with 32gb storage. But if you want 64gb or more storage, look at the SE 2 (from 2020) because it’s cheaper.
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Cancel Culture needs to cancel the iPhone SE.
This iPhone is actually discontinued by the manufacturer, and can’t be purchased new….so.
I hate the iPhone SE. It is outdated and looks ugly. Apple is stupid. This is why I comment on this video on a Samsung Galaxy S20. I’m better than dumb iPhone users.
Your statement is simply wrong and not needed. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it at all. The iPhone SE (1st gen) is much, much older then your S20, so it would make sense that it’s not as good of a phone. We all have personal preferences, and that is fine. I use the iPhone SE 2 and it has been a wonderful phone to me.
@@Gadgets-N-Gear its fine dude , its a rage bait comment don't worry
Appreciate it! 👍🏼
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