Author Topic: iPhone 5se (Read 3864 times)

guess who · « **on:** February 26, 2016, 12:21:59 AM »

The iPhone 5se is rumored to be the name of Apple's upcoming 4-inch iPhone. It is said to look similar to an iPhone 5s, but with curved cover glass and some upgraded internal specs, including an A9 processor and support for Apple Pay.

EXPECTED FEATURES
4-inch display
A9 chip
Touch ID
Apple Pay support
8-megapixel rear camera
Live Photos support, but no 3D Touch
Metal casing

Rumors have disagreed on the prospective specifications of the 4-inch iPhone, but they agree on a prospective launch date -- early 2016. Apple is said to be planning to hold an event March 15, which is where the iPhone 5se is likely to make its debut. Rumors suggest the iPhone 5se will then be available for purchase in Apple retail stores and online on March 18.

Foxconn is said to be leading production of the 4-inch iPhone 5se, but Apple has also tapped Wistron in an effort to diversify its supply chain and ensure adequate launch supplies.

When the iPhone 5se is released, Apple is expected to discontinue the iPhone 5s, its current low-end device. The iPhone 5se will initially be sold alongside the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus, and 6s Plus, but when the iPhone 7 launches in September, Apple is said to be planning to discontinue the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus for a lineup that includes the iPhone 7, the iPhone 7 Plus, the iPhone 6s, the iPhone 6s Plus, and the iPhone 5se.

tjak · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2016, 01:57:40 PM »

Reports are they dropped the 5 and now it's just the iphone SE.
http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/26/apple-iphone-se-4-inch-2016/

guess who · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2016, 06:41:38 PM »

Quote from: tjak on February 26, 2016, 01:57:40 PM

Reports are they dropped the 5 and now it's just the iphone SE.
http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/26/apple-iphone-se-4-inch-2016/

its all rumors now will find out march 18

hachover · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:12:05 AM »

Quote from: guess who on February 27, 2016, 06:41:38 PM

its all rumors now will find out march 18

Any more info on the iPhone SE?

Ephraimh · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:18:48 AM »

Quote from: hachover on March 29, 2016, 11:12:05 AM

Any more info on the iPhone SE?

http://www.apple.com/iphone-se/

hachover · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:24:51 AM »

Quote from: Ephraimh on March 29, 2016, 11:18:48 AM

http://www.apple.com/iphone-se/

Thanks, I can google. I was wondering if any of the tech savvy DDFers have opinions yet. I'm probably going to get one because my phone plan is offering me one for $1, but I'm not sure if I'll actually use it or just flip it.

yuneeq · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:29:21 AM »

Quote from: hachover on March 29, 2016, 11:24:51 AM

Thanks, I can google. I was wondering if any of the tech savvy DDFers have opinions yet. I'm probably going to get one because my phone plan is offering me one for $1, but I'm not sure if I'll actually use it or just flip it.

Better to get an iPhone 6s to flip.
Cost $250 more, but its only $200 extra out of pocket.

yuneeq · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:32:50 AM »

I love this phone.
I'm really excited, I don't care what new features are gonna be added in the iPhone 7, \
this is exactly the device I was waiting for since Apple went with big iPhones.

It's small, powerful, and usable with 1 hand unlike every other smartphone including my iPhone 6.

I'm really happy they didn't water it down and make it a junky phone. It's basically the 6s in a much smaller body,
which is hard to do considering there's less room to work with and the battery is supposed to be the same.

Also the price is very good, not Apple-like to price 64gb at $499.

Ephraimh · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:49:19 AM »

Quote from: hachover on March 29, 2016, 11:24:51 AM

Thanks, I can google. I was wondering if any of the tech savvy DDFers have opinions yet. I'm probably going to get one because my phone plan is offering me one for $1, but I'm not sure if I'll actually use it or just flip it.

You were asking for "info" my dear

, not for an "opinion".

Ephraimh · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:49:50 AM »

Quote from: yuneeq on March 29, 2016, 11:32:50 AM

I love this phone.
I'm really excited, I don't care what new features are gonna be added in the iPhone 7, \
this is exactly the device I was waiting for since Apple went with big iPhones.

It's small, powerful, and usable with 1 hand unlike every other smartphone including my iPhone 6.

I'm really happy they didn't water it down and make it a junky phone. It's basically the 6s in a much smaller body,
which is hard to do considering there's less room to work with and the battery is supposed to be the same.

Also the price is very good, not Apple-like to price 64gb at $499.

+10

hachover · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2016, 01:57:30 PM »

Quote from: Ephraimh on March 29, 2016, 11:49:19 AM

You were asking for "info" my dear , not for an "opinion".

I didn't know DDFers could differentiate

hachover · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2016, 01:57:44 PM »

Quote from: yuneeq on March 29, 2016, 11:32:50 AM

I love this phone.
I'm really excited, I don't care what new features are gonna be added in the iPhone 7, \
this is exactly the device I was waiting for since Apple went with big iPhones.

It's small, powerful, and usable with 1 hand unlike every other smartphone including my iPhone 6.

I'm really happy they didn't water it down and make it a junky phone. It's basically the 6s in a much smaller body,
which is hard to do considering there's less room to work with and the battery is supposed to be the same.

Also the price is very good, not Apple-like to price 64gb at $499.

Thank you. This is very helpful.

DanH · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:53:41 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/29/iphone-se-review/

yaakov · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:34:59 PM »

and there selling for much more then that on ebay.

yuneeq · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2016, 03:43:58 PM »

Quote from: DanH on March 29, 2016, 02:53:41 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/29/iphone-se-review/

Hit the nail on the head with:

"Still, the size has its upsides. After months of using big smartphones -- the iPhone 6s Plus, Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 6p, mostly -- my right hand is in pretty rough shape. It gets sore and tired quickly, especially when I'm using my pinkie to cradle the bottom of the phone and stretching my thumb across the screen to tap something in the corner. I'm 27, but my hand feels like it's 40. Using the SE for the week, then, has been like a mini-vacation for my gnarled claw. The small-screen lifestyle isn't for everyone, but there's no denying the iPhone SE is a damned comfortable little device."

cozmohoot · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2016, 06:31:20 PM »

How big are your hands? I use the s6 and my fingers/hands don't hurt.
Yes the 5s is a comfy size but the screen is too small which outweighs the other pros. Imho.

yuneeq · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2016, 06:52:38 PM »

Quote from: cozmohoot on March 29, 2016, 06:31:20 PM

How big are your hands? I use the s6 and my fingers/hands don't hurt.
Yes the 5s is a comfy size but the screen is too small which outweighs the other pros. Imho.

I think my hands are average but my thumb kills from the iPhone 6.
Besides the fact that the bigger screen is very inefficient for me-
I need to adjust my hand every time I need to hit the top left corner; this happens pretty often.

shoobi · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2016, 10:57:04 PM »

I have the iphone 6s and I found a great tip- to go back, instead of stretching to the top left corner, just swipe fast from the left side of the screen. Takes practice but once mastered it's a lifesaver. Also if you hold it there you can switch between apps

JayR · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2016, 06:08:43 AM »

Double tapping - not pressing- the home button moves the top half of the screen downward so you don't have to stretch.

IMO, 5s is the best iPhone built in terms of hand to size ratio. On my second one now and excited for the 5se.

yuneeq · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:20:19 AM »

Quote from: JayR on March 30, 2016, 06:08:43 AM

Double tapping - not pressing- the home button moves the top half of the screen downward so you don't have to stretch.

Still a very inefficient way of using the phone, besides the fact that the screen is half blocked.