Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen, 128GB, Midnight - Unlocked (Renewed)

Bought this phone recently as a spare device for a vacation trip - was able to add an eSim easily, and take lots of beautiful photos with the camera. The phone arrived in great condition (minor to no visible defects, very light/hardly noticeable micro-scratches on the glass surface) and has worked flawlessly so far. The shipping was fast and the phone came well packaged, with an extra off-brand charger included. Very happy with this purchase! My one complaint is that the battery seems to drop fairly rapidly when actually in use (came with about 86% battery life status) - its possible this could be mitigated by looking into settings/app usage/services/etc, or usage with external portable battery pack, though inherently it also just makes sense for a used phone battery quality to degrade over time also. While I appreciated this seller and product purchase experience, always be mindful that buying devices second-hand can be a bit of a toss-up. This is my second attempt to purchase a used iphone through amazon - the first time, the device screen display was glitchy, and even with free returns it takes time and resources to print out the shipping labels/repackage the product/find a drop-off point, and sellers do not refund initial product shipping fees. If you have an event or usage date in mind in the near-term, keep in mind that its also hard to understand the reliability of a device prior to actually receiving and using it for a bit. Truthfully if the iPhone SE was still available for retail purchase I likely would have strongly considered simply buying one new for ease of mind and to know I'm getting the best quality/battery/etc, but given the performance so far, and price of this product at time of purchase compared to the next lowest cost option from apple, for about 1/3 the cost I think this was a very solid purchase.

I chose this SE 2022 in “fair” condition since it is for a dedicated line and honestly I wanted something inexpensive. Currently I have the 17 Pro Max but can’t use the dual SIM (thanks at&t) so this was the next best choice. The condition of this iPhone is so good it’s hard to believe it’s used. The battery health is 100%! I feel like I have a Mighty Mouse because it’s updated to 26.4.1 and handles it like a champ, yet it looks like (and feels like) a toy due to its tiny size. This seller has knocked it out of the park with this SE. Truly one of the best purchases I have ever made.

So far so good honest retailer described as it is, performance as to condition, no physical blemishes works as it should on Mint Network, great reception and quality of sound, was doubtful before ordering, now real satisfied and pleased with seller, close to brand new condition!!!

UPDATE: 3/26/26 - I ordered another "refurbished premium" iPhone SE3 (Amazon was seller) and took it to Best Buy for inspection. One of the screws are not OEM Apple screw head pattern so their tool wouldn't work to remove the cover if it ever needed serviced! So far I'm not having good luck with the "refurbished premium" phones if one is looking to be able to ever have it serviced at a Best Buy. Also this one came from Apple as the seller and there was no instructions, charger block or SIM card tool included. I returned the phone same day and I'm waiting for a refund. I am still deciding whether or not to keep the first refurbished phone with the 85% battery health. I will update again once I decide UPDATE: 3/24/26 - I've had the phone six months. The phone still works great but the battery life has gone down to 85% and I don't use many apps or battery draining settings. The seller has offered to refund me for a replacement battery so I took the phone to Best Buy to have the battery replaced. The problem I encountered is the screws that hold the cover on are stripped and the technician cannot access the battery! I have messaged the seller to see how to proceed as this phone is a premium refurbished phone and should not have come with stripped screws! I will update once the seller advises how to proceed. THE SELLER HAS MESSAGED that they will send a return label if I decide not to keep this refurbished premium phone. ORIGINAL REVIEW: The phone itself is in excellent condition and seems to work well. I've only had it activated for about three weeks. The only concern so far is the battery is already at 91% and it was 95% when I received the phone. I'm hoping the battery will last and I'm not sure if this is normal or not.

**Real review I would 100% recommend this phone to anyone who’s looking for a new iPhone that has great software and that’s looking for something long term or even temporarily! I brought this phone in a hurry due to my old iPhone 12 breaking and giving out. The phone I brought came in excellent condition. I cant even tell if there’s any tiny scratches or not but I’m happy with it! For a refurbished iPhone in excellent shape and under $200, I’m all ears and will be purchasing again!

I am a phone nerd and have had just about every smart phone on sale at some point. I prefer Android, but have things I like about iPhones as well. Of all iPhones I have owned (iphone 11pro, 12pro, 14pro, 15plus, 16plus), this might be one of my favorites. You see, those others I owned I like less than a comparable Pixel or OnePlus. What makes this phone special is its size and its home button. This phone is well built, fast so it runs IOS 26 well, and is a joy to use. But, you have to want a small phone. If you use your phone for social media, you probably wouldn't enjoy it because of it's screen size and battery life. If you use it primarily to call and text, the battery will be fine. If you don't want a home button, but want a small phone, go with the 13 mini.

Won't hold a charge, battery's dead within 4 hours of screen time on Apple music. Lost 10% overnight without using the phone. Battery health still shows 89%, so no reason for it to be this bad. Definitely sticking with Android. First time trying Apple out, and very disappointed. Other than the trash battery, it works great.

We bought this to replace my older (82 years) mother whose iphone 6 no longer charged. This was recommended as a replacement as it was quite similar. Same body style, better specs. We are VERY happy with it as it comes in the same size, similar usage. We were very happy with this phone and would definitely recommend it for older folks.