Cheapest it has ever been. Suitable as a first phone, spare phone, phone for someone with basic needs, VoLTE compatible replacement phone, etc.
12 month warranty with 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If the battery life is a concern, use a cheap 10000mAh powerbank to charge it 3+ times to 100%.
Apple A13 chip.
Updated to iOS 18.2.
VOLTE-capable and compatible with 4G 700MHz (B28)
If you dont know, why comment?
Probably 2 more years, based on the XS getting 18.
On average the iPhones get updates for about 7 years so I imagine it'll get at least security updates through to 2027
It should get iOS 19 next year but that will probably be its last. Most iPhone generation get 5 cycles.
It will run the latest iOS 18.2 right now.
"The iPhone SE (2nd generation), released in April 2020, is currently supported by Apple's latest operating system, iOS 18, as of December 2024.
WIKIPEDIA
Apple typically provides software updates for iPhones for about five to six years from their release date. Given that the iPhone SE (2nd generation) is now four years old, it is likely to receive software support for another one to two years. However, Apple has not officially announced an end date for software support for this model.
It's important to note that while the device may continue to receive updates, the frequency and significance of these updates may decrease as the device ages. Additionally, certain new features introduced in future iOS versions may not be available on older hardware due to technical limitations. "
Really nice deal this phone is the best budget phone imo features for price is great value
Seems like a pretty good deal for the cost…. seeing as it's still getting ios updates, with the same cpu as the ipad 9th gen.
And iPhone 11/Pro/Max
Seems like a pretty good deal for the cost…
Except the battery life .
2020 calls 😄
Not bad, no 5G though
Considering getting one as parents phone, to be able to manage kids' ipds. Is this online only or in-store also available?
Get this for the yt premium deal??
Oh what s this?
and fuel locking.
Ngl that's the first thought that popped into my head 🤣
How easy is it to transfer from 16 years of androiid to this? Better or worse?
Tiny screen would be the biggest hurdle.
It’s not that tiny lol
I was pleased when she said that
Nah, the screen is fine.
Its the battery thats the issue.
I got one as a dedicated work handset. Screen size is a little painful… but not as bad as I expected. Other handset is a 15pro max.
Does anyone experienced the refurb quality of these Coles iPhones before?
iPhone 8 - cosmetically was in fantastic condition, but battery was abysmal and battery health 81% (from use it felt even less than that)
+1 pretty much, though my battery health was showing 100% all the time I had it. It seemed to be dying after about 18 months though and I traded it in on a Pixel for more than it was ever worth.
Bought one last October for travelling. Needed something with an esim.
The physical condition was excellent. No visible marks at all. A bit of dirt in the charging port.
It was a Japanese model, got the bands, but also got the camera shutter sound.
Battery started out at 86%, quickly dropped down to 80%, and is still 80% currently. But it has only been lightly used for the last year. Good enough for a light/stand by use for the day. But I wouldn't really rely it as a daily driver though.
I am actually waiting for the 3rd gen to drop in price. Its the perfect cycling phone.
I thought these would have been affected by the 3G switch off?
VoLTE compatible.
I got an XR from Coles for my kid, and got a bunch of warnings with the 3G shutdown. Turns out it is an import model, with limited 4G cover.
Anything to beware of on this?
Like the XR, it only has 3GB of RAM. Works fine now, but I would not count on any upgrades. Some new IOS features require 8GB minimum.
But a great size. Jobs hated bigger screens for a reason.
phone for someone with basic needs,
What is this "basic needs" rubbish? Comes across as snobby. Only one camera, but it is quite decent. Great screen. Performance is good. Latest OS.
3G is switched off, so if you get an import then send it back.
I had the same thing with the XR I got. It has bands 1 and 3 so good for the city but no band 28 so technically they are misrepresenting but I thinks it’s wronf
Battery life, if not renewed (it won't be) could be a problem as it was not great from new. I would hope they guarantee 80% of original.
I am getting one strictly because it was a $799 phone, it still is a good phone and it can sit in one car fulltime for calls, call diversions, MP4 music, Waze and Siri questions. It is IP67 water proof and it does VoLTE No more… Not Babe where is my phone, babe Ring me, I think I left my phone at work
Thank you OP it will of course be nicked by my rear seat irritants.
I wouldn’t buy this with guaranteed 80% battery life… that’s basically in need of a new battery (or about to be).
Better to buy this from Green Gadget for $223 (ebayplus) with new battery.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/175479886617
Are there more details about the phone's condition? What exactly does "premium" mean? Is it better than other refurbished phones? Are we talking good, excellent, mint condition, etc? 100% battery?
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I have one as a work phone and the battery life is horrendous!
The OzBargain favourite $12 inui will help. A 10000mAh powerbank can charge this phone at least 3 times to 100%.
you can sometimes find a gen3 for $100-150 on fbmp
Battery at 100% or 80% life can someone please confirm?
Given it doesn't mention anything about a new battery, I would bet the latter over the former.
Can we return if battery is not 100%?
Big fan of home button
Be careful - most of these refurb 2nd Gen SEs don't have Band 28 due to being imports.
The product description says
VOLTE-capable and compatible with 4G 700MHz (B28)
Just return it if it does not have it
How can you check?
Why is band 28 important?
Does this support e-sim?
VoLTE uses band 28
So with 3G being shutdown, not having VoLTE would mean you cannot make or receive calls?
Looks like 2nd gen support e-sims
So with 3G being shutdown, not having VoLTE would mean you cannot make or receive calls?
Yes. Calls were made over 3G in the past.
Can this replace my iPhone 7 plus?
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How many years of updates will this get?