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iPhone SE (2016) XR to SE (2nd gen) yay or nay?
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I would presume the XR will have better battery life than this.
Seems like the only people that would think about doing this are those who ultimately didn't like the size of their XR or who greatly miss touchID.
The only people they would do that are the ones that dislike the weight, size and FaceID on the XR.
All solid reasons and deal breakers for the XR.
I mean in my case I would've got the XR if only it was smaller and weighed less, but Apple didn't deliver a smaller option.
A smaller SE sized X-style iPhone would sell like hotcakes too. That's the SE3 haha
how do you feel about losing FaceID? faceID is nice, especially with an Auto Unlock tweak I have (if there's no notifications, unlock to home screen as soon as it detects my face which is most often near instant) but I'm sick of mashing in my passcode when it fails at random times with a ton of sunlight, or sunglasses on, or especially laying in bed
Tough Call! Do you want a large screen and more battery life or a smaller screen and more power? Lol.
I think most would be happy with either phone, I would rather get the XR if I was shopping in that category.
I think most would be happy with either phone, I would rather get the XR if I was shopping in that category.
My dad has an 11 and he wants to go back to something smaller. TouchID has never worked for him though, so I'm hoping the rumors of a 5.4" iPhone 12 pan out.
I’ve had the XR since launch and still have not gotten completely used to the size, but I still voted “no” because I like FaceID and the extra screen space enough to wait until the 12 to see what other options I’ll have.
Just another anecdotal bit, I used to think the 6/7/8 form factor was too big and thought the original SE size was good, but now that I’ve had the XR for a while, I find the 6/7/8 size good. So everything is somewhat relative...
Just another anecdotal bit, I used to think the 6/7/8 form factor was too big and thought the original SE size was good, but now that I’ve had the XR for a while, I find the 6/7/8 size good. So everything is somewhat relative...
It depends. Do you value more screen real estate? Or a device that is a bit more compact?
For me, I'll take a compact device everyday. If I need more screen real estate, I grab my iPad Pro.
For me, I'll take a compact device everyday. If I need more screen real estate, I grab my iPad Pro.
This.
Ever since the iPad 3, I always got LTE iPads and by 2013 (iPad Air), it was small enough to fit in all my purses so it was easy to carry around everywhere.
I actually got the iPhone 6+ first to see if I can ditch the iPad. Loved the battery life but found it too big to use as a phone and too small to use as a more compact tablet replacement. It wasn't pocketable and I had to carry it in purse same as the iPad. I ended up replacing the 6+ with a 6 after 2-3 months.
If you are thinking of buying either the XR or SE now, the SE has a lot for it (it's $200 cheaper for one).
However, if you're already an XR owner, there's no point in buying the SE unless you must have TouchID. There's really no notable features you'll get for going to the SE other than maybe Wifi 6. The 2020 SE is targeted towards those still on the 6/6s/7/old SE.
However, if you're already an XR owner, there's no point in buying the SE unless you must have TouchID. There's really no notable features you'll get for going to the SE other than maybe Wifi 6. The 2020 SE is targeted towards those still on the 6/6s/7/old SE.
well that’s your point of view. Some people like my self may get rid of iPhone 11 that has Face ID and get the new iPhone Touch ID wish I miss my self on a iPhone. I sure do love it on my iPad
on the plus side the place that requires you to where masks in public now might be other reason user might get rid of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11pro model and get iPhone se has Face ID won’t work with a mask on so this would be a great option for them has well
It’s a preference of Face ID versus touch ID. The fact that Apple resurrected touch ID on this new phone says milestones for those who maybe don’t have experience with face ID or simply don’t care to.
Touch ID was completely refined with the iPhone 8, so it’s refreshing to see it’s still here for one more generation of an iPhone.
Touch ID was completely refined with the iPhone 8, so it’s refreshing to see it’s still here for one more generation of an iPhone.
I already said that the SE can be an option if you must have TouchID. How is that different than your point?
I think the iPhone 12 5.4" (if it happens) will be the right answer for many of us who feel similar to you
Tough call. Considering the price, the specs are good but I think I'm good with my phone for now. I'm not downgrading to lower specs lol
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Found the specs on gsmarena. And considering the battery life, that's a...
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Found the specs on gsmarena. And considering the battery life, that's a...
did I just used a reverse card on myself? lol
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Do you think the SE2 will be as loud and clear as an XR (both earpiece and bottom speaker I'm referring to) or will take that a nosedive? Camera without nightlight, appreciable difference vs XR camera?
