Apple iPhone SE (2022)

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs It has an almost vintage design, lacks the MagSafe charging and accessory system, Face ID and other niceties of Apple's more expensive models, but is otherwise a solid phone ...makes the iPhone SE the best new smartphone for people who don't really care about phones – it gets the job done and will last as long as possible. Read full review
87	CNET | Patrick Holland With its iPhone 13 processing power and iPhone 8 design, the third-gen SE is your cheapest ticket to everything Apple. Read full review
86	NotebookCheck | Florian Schmitt, Anton Avdyushkin (translated by Mark Riege) The affordable iPhone SE brings just as much power as the most expensive Apple iPhone. It is compact and is now also able to support 5G. On the other hand, the design has aged considerably at this point. Read full review
86	Pickr | Leigh Stark While the new model doesn't improve upon the iPhone SE remarkably, what it does provide is enough of the iPhone in a style fans of the old phones will love, all at a price they can appreciate. Surprisingly, we still recommend it. Read full review
80	phoneArena | Victor Hristov The iPhone SE (2022) feels like a "deja vu", and in a certain way, it seems that Apple wasted the world's most powerful chip and kind of trapped it in an outdated design. Read full review
80	T3 | Matthew Bolton The iPhone SE (2022) continues Apple's run of delivering cutting-edge innards for a cut-price iPhone. The camera is alarmingly good in most circumstances, and the A15 chip will make sure this phone gets updates for years to come. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray Impressive performance and camera quality, but battery life and a sluggish 60Hz display mar the iPhone SE 2022's appeal. Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker The iPhone SE 2022 is both a roaring success and a missed opportunity. Internally, this dinky phone makes a strong proposition with top-drawer performance and years of software updates ahead of it. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Britta O'Boyle There is no doubt this is a very powerful device, and in terms of performance, it is excellent in our experience. You also get 5G and a number of features from the iPhone 13 models, like Photographic Styles and Smart HDR 4, making it very compelling as an upgrade model for those on a lower budget. Read full review
80	TechRadar | Lance Ulanoff The iPhone SE (2022) is faster and better-connected than its predecessor, and at the most attractive price currently possible for a new 5G iPhone. However if you're looking for a better iPhone deal with bigger screens, better cameras, and a bigger list of modern specs, the new SE might not be for you. Read full review
80	Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda The iPhone SE 2022 has the same design as the iPhone 8, but it comes with a ton of under-the-hood changes that include a powerful chipset with 5G, IP67 water resistance, reliable camera at the back, and long-term software updates. Combine all of that and you get a truly incredible overall package. Read full review
80	AVForums | David Phelan The familiar design of the iPhone SE will be classic to some, old-fashioned to others. But under the bonnet, a lot is new, from a super-fast processor to 5G connectivity. Read full review
80	NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari The new iPhone SE (2022) is old on the outside but quite new on the inside; more than powerful enough but let down by its small screen; stuck with only one camera but capable of taking great photos and videos. Read full review
80	India Today | Javed Anwer It is an extremely fast phone with a good -- but small -- screen and a slick design. Its camera system doesn't have many tricks, but it is a capable camera system, particularly in good light. Read full review
80	Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma The iPhone SE - despite the 'dated' design and 'high' price' offers great value. Read full review
80	Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke This device is designed for people still using an iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 or even an earlier version of Apple's smartphone. Read full review
80	Mashable | Stan Schroeder Apple's iPhone SE (2022) hasn't changed its looks, and most of the hardware is the same (or very similar) as before. But the A15 chip makes it really powerful, while improving photos and battery life. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Andy Boxall and Jason Schneider The Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s compact design and high performance processor impresses, as does the software and its support, but the phone is let down by its battery life and storage capacity. Read full review
80	Engadget | Cherlynn Low ...it's nice to see a new iPhone SE that brings modern performance and connectivity in a design that fans of smaller phones will enjoy. It's basic, but it gets the job done. Read full review
80	The Verge | Allison Johnson ...the SE remains a powerful little phone with a retro design that's just a bit too vintage for most of us. Read full review
70	PC Mag | Sascha Segan While it isn't quite the revelation its predecessor was, Apple's 2022 iPhone SE is a solid small phone that should remain relevant for years to come. Read full review
70	Wired | Julian Chokkattu The cheapest iPhone has the same processor as the most expensive iPhone. But it doesn't feel very special. Read full review
70	91mobiles | Prateek Pandey The iPhone SE 2022 is quite possibly the most polarizing handset from Apple's stables. Read full review
70	NextPit | Benjamin Lucks Despite the immense performance capability, the iPhone SE 2022 is outdated in many respects. Read full review
60	Android Authority | Ryan Haines The iPhone SE (2022) is still the most affordable way to pick up an iPhone, but it's really showing its age. It's as powerful as some of the very best phones around, but the lone camera, tiny low-res display, and stingy storage hold it back like a super-charged motorbike strapped to a pair of training wheels. Read full review