80
Lance Ulanoff
TechRadar
“The iPhone SE (2022) is faster and better‑connected than its predecessor, and at the most attractive price currently possible for a new 5G iPhone.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact & lightweight
- Touch ID
- A15 Bionic chip
- Sub‑6 5G
- Battery life
- Powerful performance for the cost
Points of Contention
- Small 4.7‑inch LCD
- No high‑refresh‑rate panel
- No night mode
- Limited 5G
- Starts only at 64 GB of storage
- Screen feels cramped on larger phones
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
“The Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s compact design and high performance processor impresses, as does the software and its support, but the phone is let down by its battery life and storage capacity.”
80
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“Everything about the iPhone SE is designed for the next few years except for one very important component: the screen.”
70
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“The iPhone SE 2022 is a powerful phone for anyone who prefers Apple's classic design.”
70
Sascha Segan
PCMag
“But you should demand a little more from your phone, especially in terms of battery life, hardware design, and camera features.”
