Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen, 64GB, Midnight - T-Mobile (Renewed Premium)

This is the first time I've felt compelled to write an Amazon review. About two weeks ago I resolved to replace my aging and no longer Apple-supported iPhone 8, a phone I inherited from a past employer. But what do I replace it with? Buy new? Used? Spend major dollars for a new or newish iPhone? I'm used to the iOS system, so Android had little appeal. I was (and am) a babe in the mobile phone woods. I went online searching for that unicorn, a decent iPhone I didn't have to spend a fortune and worry about iOS obsolescence after a couple years. The more I researched the more I saw references to the iPhone SE 3rd gen as that happy compromise -- all the bells and whistles of iOS 18.3 with modern tech throughout at a more than fair price provided it's refurbished (used). But where to buy with some level of confidence I was investing in someone's mistake? I looked at all the usual online suspects, but was now concerned about battery life. A used phone means sub-optimal battery life, right?Then I chanced upon something called 'Amazon Renewed.' I wasn't familiar with this Amazon service. Yet, the more I read, the more I liked what it represented: a confident purchase backed with a 1-year refund or replacement guarantee. Plus, they AR offered the SE 3rd gen at a more than fair price, barely $200 for next day delivery (!) And ... the refurbished grade was 'Premium,' meaning I suppose no major dents, bumps or bruises on the screen and/or case. Maybe even the battery was 85 or 90% of a new one.Imagine my surprise then when I received the phone as promised the next day. In a slick but not too slick presentation box rested my new SE 3G along with a bonus charger and cable. The iPhone floored me. I looked and looked for some sign, any sign really, this unit was pre-owned. I'm not sure what alchemy Amazon uses, but not even a hint of a scratch on the case or screen. How could that be? It looked brand new. But what about the battery? I bet that revealed some use. Not a chance -- battery health registered 100%. I'm beyond delighted.This baby checks all the boxes and then some. If you're thinking iPhone replacement, and like me, you'd rather not spend a fortune on a new model or take your chances in the refurbished market, I can't think of a better solution than Amazon Renewed. It's a 5-star winner in my book.

Top Notch SE 3rd Generation IPhone . It was exactly like a new iPhone. Not a scratch anywhere and battery was at 100%. I ordered the Premium version and it was truly amazing. The Tmobile store swapped out the SIM card and they were shocked at the quality condition. 5 Stars ! 🌟

The item came with a charge cable and looks like in good condition except very small close visible scratch on the screen. The battery health has 90% which is good. Color is nice and Amazon also provides some free trial service if subscribe. It's my 3rd time to buy used or called refurbished product from Amazon and quality really good. I trust package sold and shipped by Amazon.

The phone took about a month and a half to get to me once I ordered it and experienced several delays in shipment, fortunately I was not in immediate need of a new phone. Potential buyers looking into this would do well to make note that when Amazon says it ships in 1-2 months they mean exactly that, so make sure to buy it in advance of you or your loved one needing a new one. Condition wise it was flawless with the exception of one minor scratch on the screen, which is good because that is arguably one of the easier parts to replace, but in everyday use with a case on it’s unnoticeable. Battery health was at 92% when it arrived, and it functions flawlessly. Amazon refurb premium didn’t disappoint, with the exception of the shipping wait time.

I've said I've liked the iPhone 8 but this iPhone SE 3rd generation tops it all because it's the last of the iPhones to have a home button. I noticed that the haptics are better as well as the camera. This phone came with a lot of improvements, inside and out. I hope to have this phone for a long time.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I usually buy my cell phone from my carrier but I thought I would buy a refurbished cell phone with Amazon because of its premium warranty guarantee. I received the cell phone and after days of the phone having major issues with static when making calls, I contacted my carrier who spent 45 minutes trying to help me and by doing diagnostics. They told me it was the phone and to return it.I returned the phone and at least my refund was immediate. The discouraging part of this was I trusted Amazon’s premium warranty guarantee, in which it states that the phone technology and phone would be in excellent working order. It was not and they need to make sure these sellers abide by that guarantee.Phone quality:Poor

This phone took about about 4 weeks to get. It looks like a brand new phone. The battery is at 100%.I had it connected to Verizon and it works perfectly. Very good for the price, does everything I need it to.This was a great value for the money

I purchased 2 of these premium renewed SE3rd's from Amazon and could not be happier . There is a difference between the condition of the renewed phones from 3rd party sellers versus Amazon as the seller as I returned 2 renewed premium phones from other sellers and sold on Amazon .Very appreciative for the quality of these 2.