The first time we ran a poll on the iPhone SE, just after launch, some 26% of you were planning to buy it. Now it’s on sale, and we’ve run a number of hands-on pieces with the more pocketable phone, and that number has grown dramatically, to 48%.
Straight after launch, approaching 16% of readers told us they were planning to upgrade from an older 4-inch phone, while just 10% were set to switch from a larger iPhone. But the numbers on Friday were very different: 25% of 4-inch owners, and an amazing 23% of owners of larger iPhones.
Some readers cited the size as the reason for the appeal of the SE.
While others share my preference for the classic design.
I never wanted a large screen phone – but Apple gave me no choice. Now, SE will replace my (six months old) 6S […]
I’m so excited about the SE. 3D Touch is nice but definitely not worth the awkwardness of using a larger phone.[…]
I’m putting my money where my mouth is and bought this too after advocating for reasonably sized phones for a couple years now. Selling my 6s soon. Being able to walk down the street while carrying something in one hand and being able to write texts and emails is a welcoming feeling again.
While for some the price was key.
My first iPhone was a 5, and I have to agree it is the nicest design so far. Nothing bad at all about the 6, it is really quite nice, it just seems doesn’t match up with the 5 or SE […]
I love the 5S, it’s the most beautiful iPhone design ever. The SE makes me really happy.
KGI may not believe the reported numbers for iPhone pre-orders, but among our readership – a demographic you’d expect to largely want the very best in specs – we’re seeing a surprising amount of love for Apple’s latest four-incher.
Personally I’d rather upgrade for a 6s, but for my budget, having almost the same specs for lots of bucks less is more important to me than screen size!
