Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen, 64GB, Starlight - Unlocked (Renewed Premium)

Was skeptical. But turned out Premium was worth it. Screen perfect. One small scratch on a case back. But that now covered up with an Otterbox anyway. Stays cool. Battery 94%. Performance is excellent and in a form factor that fits, with generational options I am used to and appreciate. Direct image transfer worked perfectly from my IPhone 7 (only reason I switched is memory and apps stopped working with old iOS). Updated to current iOS. Setup wireless functionality first with limited function options, then moved to carrier activation of GSM carrier Consumer Cellular. One caution: phone had two electronic sims installed and would not recognize the physical sim from my old phone. Carrier tech support didn’t even attempt to monkey around. Went right to selecting an electronic sim by sending me an email to scan and activate. All went well; reboot, up and running with an hour total. Electronic sims seem to be “the way” of things with iPhones now (I am behind more than a few models). But seemed fast and easy. And, I got to keep my Home button (last model with it). Phone does what I need, with 5G/4LTE, one good camera, with a current iOS that allows current apps to function, in a non-bulky format; fast, efficient, cost effective and in manner to which I am accustomed. What more could I ask? If that’s what YOU need, get this phone at THIS price range and the maintenance plan. Way less $$ than current generation of phones, without intrusiveness of AI and unnecessary baggage. Particularly for a senior (even if retired from a career in the tech world), this phone just keeps things simple and familiar, but still “plugged-in”.

Excellent!!! I purchased it as a Christmas gift. The max battery capacity is 99% and it looks brand new. The phone is working great and the person using it is very satisfied with it. It arrived in an Amazon Renewed box along with a charging brick and charging cable and certified check list. I highly recommend just make sure it is sold and shipped by Amazon.

This phone is in excellent condition with zero scratches or dings. I examined the entire phone with a magnifying glass and the only negative was a tiny amount of lint(?) in the charging port - the only evidence that it had been used. I had the SE 2020 for the past almost five years, and loved the phone. Unfortunately, I managed to smash the screen in a freak accident. I was ready to purchasing a brand new 15 thinking that was what I should do, but I came to my senses and thought why? I use my phone for texts and calls mostly, and for taking pictures and some internet searches, and the old phone suited my needs just fine. I like the home button format on the SE, and I don't like having to swipe for everything on the other iPhones. Also, I carry my phone in my pockets on a daily two hour dog walk through very rough desert terrain, so it is exposed to dust, sand, heat, sweat, etc., and it endures all of that and then some. So, I "upgraded" to a SE2022 and went with an Amazon refurbished premium in red, because red was another twenty dollars less (who cares about color?). I got a better phone for half the price of a new one. I have been using it for 24 hours and it is like I never missed a beat. The SIM card transfer and iCloud download was easy and relatively quick - all my data was there, so very little set up was required. The battery health says 94%, which is better than the 83% that was on my old phone last time I checked it before the accident, so I assume it will take a couple of years or so to get this one down to that level, and I wasn't bothered by the old phones performance with the low battery. I am an old guy who doesn't live on a phone like younger people do, so paying a thousand bucks or so for a bunch of features I would never utilize doesn't make any sense. The SE iPhones take great photos, by the way.

I was very glad to have the option to purchase this iPhone SE. I like its size and options to buy new weren’t available from Apple or Consumer Cellular. The SE I purchased was delivered the next day which I appreciate. However, it wasn’t up and running until the following day due to having to update/download from ios 14 something to 26.2. And then syncing with iCloud. Most ppl probably wouldn’t have this issue but I live in a rural area with Uverse download maxing out at 6 Mbps. I would not consider the condition of the phone to be premium cosmetically. There are scuffs on three corners, scratches front and back, and little pits on the screen, along with the general wear that happens to a screen. The corner scuffs are worse than it appears in the picture. I can live with this as the phone will be covered with a case. But, it’s not like others described the ‘premium’ phones they received having tiny, minimal scratches or no wear at all. The battery was completely drained and took a while to charge. I think the phone’s last use was prob last fall. The battery does show 100% capacity which I do consider premium condition and was relieved about since that is far more important than the looks of the phone. The internal information shows that the original warranty ran out Aug 2025 according to Apple. Also received a usb/lightning charging cable that looked like new. I was not able to include a picture that I previously took before putting the case on the phone. Only option here was to take a picture now and I don’t have time to take the case off. While I am very glad that I was able to get a SE, (for almost $200 and would have even paid a little more) but it was not premium condition. Only time will tell how purchasing a ‘renewed’ unlocked phone works out.

I received my iPhone SE3 2022 64GB Starlight today. So far it looks and behaves new. I have not activated it yet. Only transferred my settings and tested non-cellular data features. An IMPORTANT NOTE The camera shutter is very loud. (probably a 5 on a 1-10 phone volume scale, but loud to me) Everything I tried to turn it down, shut it off did NOT work. I thought something was wrong with the silent button/volume controls. I did try the timer alarm and those controls worked ok there, so it seemed specific to the camera. I checked the camera settings. I checked the accessibility settings. I was getting VERY frustrated. . . until in Japan and Korea it is illegal to turn off the shutter sound. So I checked my model number (settings > general > about) and sure enough this is a Japanese version - A2782 MMYD3J/A (you can find country specific model information on the website techwalls) So there is NOT an easy way. It is defaulted to shutter sound on and defaulted to that particular volume. However, there is a workaround. You can turn on live view and then the shutter sound is off. I don't know what else this will impact (ie the quality of the photo? the size of the file? the file type?) I will update as I figure it out For me this is not a deal breaker (so far) since I saved about $200 for essentially a new phone. But be advised, it is NOT broken, so returning it for another one may just get you the same issue. And hopefully this will save you some time understanding what is going on. Also for this model it does not support: FDD-LTE band 14, 29 or 71 14 used by AT&T (Cricket) US - but most commonly for emergency services 14 used by FirstNet Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands 29 used by AT&T (Cricket) US 71 used by CellularOne NE Arizona 5G NR band n29 or n71 n71 used by T-mobile US Superb customer service. Outstanding device quality. Will update if I find any operational issues.

With a little hesitation. being retired you quickly learn to be skeptical, I ordered this unit with Kanga Supply as the seller and coming from Amazon. To my surprise I was very surprised when it arrived. My eyes may be aging but I could not see and defect or scratches anywhere even on the screen which came with a protective clear covering and all accessories were included. Set up was easy, the battery life still says 100% and running fine. I've had it for several weeks and all went well. No problem switching the Sim card as well. This was to replace the original Apple SE I have and to go with the Apple SE 2020 I have. The Original was to be given to my wife but come to find out, even though it is in perfect condition as well will not work with the apple watch we gave her for Mothers day so I swapped her out and took back the original and gave her the 2020. Eventually I will come back and shop again with the Amazon renewed premium and look for Kanga and a 12 or 13 mini 256gb. I really like the smaller phones fits into my pocket sweetly. Maybe they'll look into giving me a break on another one haha -- would be sweet, it seems like SSI dollars are not holding their value. One Question, this phone is in Excellent condition and health and a new model --it holds a 1 year warranty but why does apple care + reject covering it? Thanks for answering, maybe you can share how to fix that dilemma which is not Amazon or the Sellers fault. In Conclusion I, as you read above, would buy again from this seller and recommend them and Amazon renewed Premium any day of the week. Forgive the picture its my lousy attempt on putting on the screen protector and too cheap to remove and replace it.

What a great deal - The phone I got was just like new - Not a scratch on it, the battery has a maximum capacity of 100%, and it fired right up on my Verizon account via eSim. The battery was shot on my old iPhone and the local shop wanted over $100 to replace it. It was a no brainer. Instead, I got a renewed phone, having a new battery and I was able to upload the latest IOS software. All this at this great price point. I highly recommend buying an Amazon Renewed Premium iPhone.

I recently ordered two refurbished premium "iPhone SE 3rd Gen" phones. While they are both in decent physical and electronic condition and function as intended, I do have some concerns regarding their shipping packaging. Each phone was shipped in its own small box, which included everything necessary: the phone, charger block, charging cable, and documentation. However, the "iPhone SE 3rd Gen" phones are smaller than most common iPhones, and the recessed area in the box is meant to hold the larger iPhone variants. As a result, the phones were able to move around during shipping, potentially leading to damage. Additionally, there were no plastic slipcovers over the phones, leaving the screens completely exposed to scratches from the internal box lid. This comes across as very lazy and cheap. Another issue is that these two individual boxes were placed inside a FedEx box that was far too large. There was no foam or bubble wrap inside this main box to prevent the two smaller boxes from moving around during transit. While I am pleased with the phones and everything worked out in my case, I worry that others may not be as fortunate. Shipping boxes pass through many locations and hands before they arrive at their destination. They have the potential to get dropped and thrown around plenty of times. Improved packaging methods should be considered for these electronics, especially given the amount of money customers spend on them.