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Apple's budget iPhone delivers a satisfying and slick smartphone experience at an attractive price.

Android Authority | David Imel

Apple's 2020 iPhone SE is one of the best values in smartphones right now. With great performance, a surprisingly capable camera set and years of software updates, it's hard not to like Apple's most affordable offering.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The 2020 iPhone SE is the phone to buy for people who don't care about phones, who just want a phone to work well, not be too big and last a long time.

ZDNet | Matthew Miller

As someone who now runs regularly with a phone, primarily for safety reasons, small phones are desirable. The Apple iPhone SE offers a wonderful combination of compact size, in relation to massive Android phones, and superb performance.

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

This is the phone to get if you just want a new iPhone that will last you a few years, but don't want to pay a lot for it.

GadgetMatch | Michael Josh Villanueva

The cheapest iPhone ever sold means that more people can take part in this experience. And if you ask me, Apple is not going backwards with the iPhone SE, but making a huge step forward.

AndroidPit | Julia Froolyks

iPhone SE is certainly not compatible with everyone.... you're either willing to compromise, not choosing the brightest image, but getting a loyal heart. You either like the soft, delicate feeling when you touch it or you would like to have more in your hand.

Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda

... if you've had issues with Android devices in the past and are looking for a change, then there isn't a phone today that offers quite as much value as the iPhone SE 2020.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

This is a fantastic upgrade for those with an iPhone 8 or older, and you will notice big changes, and a lot of familiarities, in the switch. It's also just a downright excellent buy if you want a phone that'll perform fast and take excellent pictures for years to come.

phoneArena | Victor Hristov

While the iPhone SE ranks below average for battery life and its screen is just not quite as impressive as on some other phones, it's clear that with a flagship-grade performance and a great camera on board, it will sell in the millions and for a good reason.

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

The 2020 Apple iPhone SE is a petite powerhouse with no-compromise performance for hundreds of dollars less than other recent iPhones.

Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer

The new iPhone SE is an outstanding phone, delivering fast performance and very good cameras in a compact design. The only thing missing is Night Mode.

Engadget | Chris Velazco

The iPhone SE isn't just a good deal - it's a big deal. For people clinging to ancient phones because new ones are too large, too expensive or too gimmicky, the iPhone SE is the right phone at the right time at the right price.

Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah

... if you want your phone to take great pictures, like em small, or if you want an iPhone then you can't go wrong with the iPhone SE.

CNET | Patrick Holland

The SE is not only a wonderful iPhone, but one of the best budget phones you can currently buy.

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

The iPhone SE (2020) is currently the cheapest ticket into the Apple universe.

India Today | Javed Anwer

The iPhone SE 2020 is a phone for you if you want a phone that you can use with single hand and which is compact and light.

The Verge | Dieter Bohn

The iPhone SE is not just a good deal. It's also a really good smartphone.

Firstpost | Nandini Yadav

If screen size and night photography aren't your priority, iPhone SE is a great phone in its budget

IT PRO | Jonathan Bray

... just don't get on with bigger phones or simply must own an Apple handset, the updated iPhone SE is well worth considering. It may be the cheapest iPhone, but it's mightily impressive.

91mobiles | Deepak Dhingra

SE 2020 is one smartphone that actually lets you multitask easily in real life by freeing up your other hand. That, in my books, is a big one in this little phone's favour.

The Telegraph | Matthew Field

... if you have not upgraded from an old SE or a device older than an iPhone 8, the iPhone SE hits the right price and feature points to make it a worthwhile lockdown upgrade.

The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan

In my books, this becomes the first iPhone for those looking to switch from Android ... also, those who need a simple phone that slips into the shirt pocket can consider the iPhone SE.

The Economic Times | Aabhas Sharma

The iPhone SE is a tough phone to beat

Stuff | Natalya Paul

It's incredibly compelling if you've been stuck with an iPhone 8 or anything earlier and don't wish to pay an arm and a leg.

PCWorld | Fergus Halliday

It's an exceptional small-screen phone in a big-screen world.

Input | Raymond Wong

The new iPhone SE is a pragmatic mashup between old and new. A cutting-edge engine wrapped in a classic body.

AnandTech | Andrei Frumusanu

It's certainly not a modern-looking phone, but it remains unique in the market today due to its size and light weight.

T3 | Matthew Bolton

The iPhone SE 2020 is the best cheap smartphone for most people – its camera, build quality and speed all match more expensive phones. Its smaller screen will also please those who feel left behind by ever-larger devices.

SlashGear | Chris Davies

Apple may not have orchestrated such a turn of events, but the new iPhone SE seems pitch-perfect for the state of the tech world today.

news.com.au | Jack Gramenz

Even if all you want is a cheaper upgrade to your existing iPhone, the SE does a great job at that too.

Know Your Mobile | Damien Mcferran

... the iPhone SE 2020 is now the cheapest way to own an iPhone. And I think that, combined with the handset's brilliant performance, will be more than enough to persuade millions of people over to the iPhone SE 2020 during the next 12 months…

Gizmodo UK | Caitlin McGarry

Living without a smartphone is basically nonnegotiable the year of our lord 2020, so if you need a new device and you're watching your wallet, the iPhone SE is the budget phone to beat.

Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray

It has a great camera and amazing performance, it's smaller and lighter than most phones released today and, let's not forget, it's the cheapest iPhone by quite a distance.

Wired | Lauren Goode

... if you happen to need a new iPhone, well, the iPhone SE might be a tiny slab of good news for you right now.

Pocket-lint | Stuart Miles

For a phone that is so affordable this really does deliver - and should give you a phone that will last you for the next 3-4 years without the need to upgrade.

Forbes | Ben Sin

So, for those who have been pining for a small phone that doesn't lack power; for older iPhone users who can't stomach the four-digit pricing of notched iPhones; and for the non-tech savvy user who don't want to bother with Face ID and all these swiping gestures, the iPhone SE just became the overwhelming top smartphone option.

Digital Trends | Matthew S. Smith

The iPhone SE is a good phone, and well worth. It's not for everyone, but it's great for many, and I'd seriously consider it if I had to buy a new phone right now.

AVForums | David Phelan

Compared to the original, and massively popular, iPhone SE this is a big step forward. It's actually a pretty big leap from the iPhone 8, too. The value of the phone is down to the fact that the latest Apple smartphone processor is included in it.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Sumukh Rao

... if you're someone looking for an overall premium experience in a compact size without breaking the bank, the iPhone SE 2020 will not disappoint.

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

The new SE is for iPhone users clinging to an iPhone 6, iPhone 7 or an iPhone 8, hoping that Apple would release an upgraded version of the smartphone featuring Touch ID, a small size and a design they're familiar with

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

I'd suggest the iPhone XR which is often discounted to this price level, unless size is really an issue. If you are set on the iPhone SE (2020), you should wait a few months for the price to drop, which it inevitably will.