- Well I just had to comment after getting my SE yesterday. I went from a 6+ to the SE. I have to admit I was excited but skeptical at the same time. I got the phone home and set it up so I could let the person take delivery of my old 6+.
The first feeling you get right out of the box is boy it feels good to have a phone that fits the hand again. The performance was excellent. But I will say at first it took a little use to going back to a 4 inch phone. But it took less time to adjust back to the 4 inch phone than it did to adjust to the 5.5 inch phone. The screen is nice so no problems there. I had an element case to put on it and glass protector and after doing that it felt really well in the hands.
After the excitement wore off I had a pause that did I make a mistake. Can I get use to the smaller screen again. Is the keyboard going to be too small. Well there is only one way to find out. So after setting it up and getting the honeymoon over I went about my day. And I have to say the SE was everything I had hoped it would be. I was able to put it in my pocket or place it anywhere I wanted and not have to worry about breaking the thing. Gone was the days of lugging my 6+ around and losing one hand to always having to have a place to put it or carry it. It was easy to put it back in my turtleback holster to carry it around or get in my car and not have this huge case that I had trouble putting my seatbelt on or moving in my seat. I had my life back.
Now I am not condemning the larger phones and I guess I bought mine just like many and it was for the performance of the larger phones. I had lost portability. With the SE I got that back. So after two days now it was like coming home. Making a phone call was a breeze and answering any and all text or email was just like old times. Browsing the web was a piece of cake. And battery life was outstanding. The charging time seems really quick with this model as compared to the old 5s. I think I made a good choice.
But I am curious how everyone else who has gotten one if your SE is everything you remember or if its new to you how your cell phone life with the smaller phone has gone and did you make a mistake?04-02-2016 02:00 AMLike 12 -
- Great! My eyes dictate the larger screen, but the smaller 4" phone would certainly be easier to carry around. But I haven't really had issues with the 5.5" screen phone. I'm a two handed user, so...04-02-2016 09:12 AMLike 3
- I love my 6s+ I am used to bigger screens. But in future if there arise a need for a secondary smartphone, it will certainly be SELedsteplin likes this.04-02-2016 09:27 AMLike 1
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- I think there are those who really like the size of the Plus phones that will really like the smaller phones again. Particularly due to how cumbersome the larger phones are (but manageable) -- not having to worry about it is probably a relief!04-03-2016 04:38 PMLike 3
- I stopped by a Verizon store today to test drive the SE. That thing is really fast and smooth, very nice device. I agree with the portability issues some people have with the larger devices. I'm still using my 5s and love the device. I've been thinking about getting a 6s, but the SE is tempting.04-03-2016 10:42 PMLike 2
- How's the battery life compared to the Plus? I too am on a 6 plus and contemplating on buying the SE. The battery life is one of the major considerations. I can barely get by with the Plus, so the SE for me would have to be on par or better when it comes to battery life before I can consider replacing my current phone. Please let me know. Thanks!04-03-2016 10:59 PMLike 0
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So glad you are enjoying your experience with the SE. I would love to be able to use a smaller phone. I currently have the 6, but am moving to the Plus when the 7 is announced. My sight dictates having a larger phone. Well enjoy that new phone and thanks for sharing your experience!taz323 likes this.04-03-2016 11:12 PMLike 1 - How's the battery life compared to the Plus? I too am on a 6 plus and contemplating on buying the SE. The battery life is one of the major considerations. I can barely get by with the Plus, so the SE for me would have to be on par or better when it comes to battery life before I can consider replacing my current phone. Please let me know. Thanks!
When I had my 6+ (not a S), I could get 1 1/2-2 days of battery out of it. I mainly use my phone as a communication device. Text, email, and talk with occasional web surfing and reading forums here and there. I don't do much social media, pics or videos. I do use Strava/Pandora combo 3-4 times a week.
I've really been putting the SE thru the paces and am still ending up with about 40% about 11pm. I usually unplug around 6:30am. So far the battery has been getting better. I'm really impressed so far.04-04-2016 12:43 AMLike 0 - Well, coming back from 5.5" to 4" was a bold move.... I still think 4.7" is the sweet spot, but for some reasons I would like to buy an even smaller device. No sense in the switch from 6S to a SE, but I will consider a switch from a 6S to an hypothetical SE204-04-2016 01:33 AMLike 0
- Actually, I got rid of the 6+ a long time ago for a Note 5.
I was always bouncing between the Note 5 and iPhone 6 until I got wind of the SE. Once I heard of the SE, I immediately popped my sim back into my 5s to see if I'd like it......and I loved it!
So to be honest, I came from a 4.7" to a 4" screen. But I just like the build and sleeper mode of the SE.04-04-2016 01:40 AMLike 2 - As I continue to use my SE daily it certainly reminds me of good old days. It hard to go wrong the second time around as I already know the short comings from before. Battery life is good for me. Also when I put it in the windshield to use it as a GPS my windshield is not longer blocked as before. Accessories are very well priced at the moment. Cases and any accessory I want is very reasonably priced.
I don't miss my 6+ at all. I have no buyer remorse at all. It is fun again to be able to pickup one handed and use it one handed without issue. And if need be I can change the text size should my eyes fail me. lol. So with all the features of high end phones and the portability of SE I think I am set. Probably in future models I am sure they will get closer in features. Probably 3D touch will come to this model if it stays supported. But I can honestly say I cannot come up with one item to fault the phone. It is just a great 4 inch phone.04-04-2016 05:22 PMLike 3 - Nice write up!! I loved my 5S when I had it but messaging was a hassle because of my nails so I couldn't go back. The size of the Plus is perfect & I have no issues with portability. I don't use bulky cases, when I have a case on it, so it fits everywhere I need to put it without a problem.maverick786us and luminosity6 like this.04-04-2016 07:21 PMLike 2
- As I continue to use my SE daily it certainly reminds me of good old days. It hard to go wrong the second time around as I already know the short comings from before. Battery life is good for me. Also when I put it in the windshield to use it as a GPS my windshield is not longer blocked as before. Accessories are very well priced at the moment. Cases and any accessory I want is very reasonably priced.
I don't miss my 6+ at all. I have no buyer remorse at all. It is fun again to be able to pickup one handed and use it one handed without issue. And if need be I can change the text size should my eyes fail me. lol. So with all the features of high end phones and the portability of SE I think I am set. Probably in future models I am sure they will get closer in features. Probably 3D touch will come to this model if it stays supported. But I can honestly say I cannot come up with one item to fault the phone. It is just a great 4 inch phone.anon(9602380) and tica02 like this.04-04-2016 07:41 PMLike 2 - 04-05-2016 01:17 AMLike 0
- Your note on buyer's remorse is very interesting to me. I have purchased so many phones this year (and returned 98% of them) and I have had that feeling for almost all of them. It's only day 2 for me, but I don't have any buyer's remorse either. To be honest, I'm shocked because by now, I would have had it. Using my phone one handed is refreshing. Even though I have long fingers, I recall my fingers getting tired of one hand use on my 5" and 5.2" screen phones, especially for the latter. The fact that it fits in my pocket, it's powerful, great connectivity all around, and great back camera is a combo I never thought I would have. The price is the kicker but no remorse here. So pleased.04-05-2016 01:18 AMLike 0
- I ditched my 5s for a 6s plus before I went on a two week vacation sans laptop. I've been having trouble ever since. The two handed ordeal and never fitting in my pocket, surprisingly, got to me. I simply have small hands and prioritize single handed usage to a monstrous screen. Expensive lesson learned. Oops.Rocket_Girl likes this.04-05-2016 02:21 AMLike 1
- One handed operation is good for browsing, scrolling and other applications. But why on earth would someone use single hand for typing or dialing? Now matter how small the device, is I always use both my hands for typing and dialing. Its for 4 times faster with both the hands.
For a document you're right, but for short messages/ texts, one hand typing is more comfortable imhomaverick786us and libra89 like this.04-05-2016 04:44 AMLike 2 -
In one hand, some could hold its phone and texting, while in the other hand she/he holds a cup of coffee or some other delicacy, while enjoying a sunny afternoon by sitting in a park...
Don't put everyone in same category, there is no accounting for tastes.04-05-2016 05:01 AMLike 2 - I was on a 6 plus, and moved to the SE. I've got no regrets, though, there needed to be a transition period, i.e., typing is more cramped then on the plus. Overall, its been a great decision, and I love my SELefty724 and Rocket_Girl like this.04-05-2016 06:48 AMLike 2
- And why not, may I ask?
In one hand, some could hold its phone and texting, while in the other hand she/he holds a cup of coffee or some other delicacy, while enjoying a sunny afternoon by sitting in a park...
Don't put everyone in same category, there is no accounting for tastes.
But yes, everyone has his own taste04-05-2016 06:50 AMLike 3 -
If the direct skip doesn't work, go to 1:17 to see it in action. It is awesome!
And why not, may I ask?
In one hand, some could hold its phone and texting, while in the other hand she/he holds a cup of coffee or some other delicacy, while enjoying a sunny afternoon by sitting in a park...
Don't put everyone in same category, there is no accounting for tastes.JanuarJaguar and metalchick719 like this.04-05-2016 09:02 AMLike 2
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