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Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by Wistar »

ivraatiems wrote: post #64

As a current iPhone SE user, here's my assessment: Pros: * Feature set in terms of processor, camera, etc., is exactly what I want * Continued presence of Touch ID is a huge plus, I don't like Face ID * Price point is, admittedly, fantastic Cons: * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable * Form factor is, candidly, still too big for my tiny hands * Color schemes aren't as nice as the SE's (can I contribute to CO…

My old SE is about as perfect a size for me as there can be: with an Otterbox it fits in a vest pocket. That's what I need. This new one is too big and that is such a disappointment.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by microtonal »

andrepd wrote: post #214

I was itching for this announcement, not because I want to buy an iPhone, but because this will finally mean other manufacturers will start to make compact phones. It drives me up the wall that I simply cannot find a reasonably competent phone (i.e. mid/upper range from the past 4 years) which is not absolutely fucking huge. It's insane that the "phablet" standard from ~5 years ago is now not even the new standard, b…

What other manufacturers released a smaller phone when Apple released the original SE?

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by SenHeng »

ido wrote: post #62
JKCalhoun wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When you have teenagers, these are the models you look for. I'll probably by a few.

Is it?? My kids aren't teenagers yet but if they were I wouldn't be buying them $400 phones.

Teenagers in Japan mainly use iPhones because of airdrop, letting easily share photos and videos. Few can afford to pay for data caps.

The price of the phone is split into 24 payments across the standard 2 year contracts from carriers. Failing that, Apple also offers a 1 year interest free loan. So the price of the phone is already taken out of the equation.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by alexis_fr »

Donald wrote: post #19
bluedevil2k wrote: post #2

An upgraded iPhone 8 with a starting storage of 64 Gb at only $399. Seems like a great deal. Makes me seriously consider this model for my next phone instead of spending $1200 on an iPhone 11 Max.

Right. They seem to seriously be undermining their higher price point phone products. Although, this may be the time to do it given current market conditions.

I have an iPhone 7 and I was reluctant to change because of FaceID, which I don’t like, and screen size of new models. This SE makes me think the opposite: I look forward changing. So it is a real game changer.

(I don’t buy Android because I’ve been bitten by the non-encrypted memory before, and Google isn’t serious about privacy).

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by zingar »

nico_h wrote: post #201
Eric_WVGG wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yup. If it’s any consolation, consistent rumors have been pointing to a new, smaller size added to the flagship lineup this fall. It will supposedly have a similar footprint to the 5 series, but with the bezel-less screen like the modern models.

Smaller as in similar sized to the iPhone 8 (5.4") instead of the iPhone 11 (6.1") or 11 PRO (5.8"). https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-12/ I went from an iPhone 6 to an iPhone SE instead of the 8 over the size.

A ray of hope, and so quickly crushed. Well at least I know not to get my hopes up.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by rootusrootus »

tclancy wrote: post #172
ihuman wrote: post #148

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> It doesn't work when I am not wearing my glasses FaceID works with and without my glasses. I can't remember if it learned this automatically, or if I added it as an "alternative appearance." Does the Pixel 4 have any options like that?

Mine FaceID with or without glasses/ sunglasses and I did not set anything up.

Anecdotally, mine doesn't work with sunglasses. I have to lift them up to get it to recognize me.

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Post by rootusrootus »

Hamuko wrote: post #153
sn_master wrote: post #112

I use Pixel 4, and I absolutely hate not having a fingerprint sensor. Cons: * At night it doesn't work, because I am laying on the bed and half my face is covered. * It doesn't work when I am not wearing my glasses. Annoying when I have just woken up or going to bed and want to check a quick notification. * Sometimes it unlocks by itself even if I don't want it to. For the headphone jack, I got a cheap USB-C ones and…

FaceID has never failed to work for me with sunglasses on.

Must be hit or miss. Never works for me if I have my sunglasses on.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by Eliezer »

I care about absolutely none of this except weight, which they're not announcing. What a mockery of a successor to the SE name. I guess I'll hold on to my current SE until that's absolutely untenable and then abandon the iOS platform - really hope there's some more secure Android option by then.

Re: New iPhone SE

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Post by tfehring »

mobilio wrote: post #156
ivraatiems wrote: post #64

As a current iPhone SE user, here's my assessment: Pros: * Feature set in terms of processor, camera, etc., is exactly what I want * Continued presence of Touch ID is a huge plus, I don't like Face ID * Price point is, admittedly, fantastic Cons: * Lack of headphone jack is still unacceptable * Form factor is, candidly, still too big for my tiny hands * Color schemes aren't as nice as the SE's (can I contribute to CO…

Also current SE user. I can live with all that cons... EXCEPT for size! It's too big...

Same. I'm seriously considering making this [0] my next phone when my current SE croaks, though I really don't want to go back to Android.

[0] https://palm.com/pages/product

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