Discontinued iPhone SE reappears for sale in Apple's online clearance section for $249
Apple has made more stock of the iPhone SE available through the clearance section of its online store, giving users wanting to pick up the compact iPhone yet another chance to buy one from the company directly, though it is likely to be a short-lived sale.
The iPhone SE has been added to the roster of products in Apple's online Clearance section again, following after a very brief appearance of the smartphone on the page in January. All three models offered in the store are being sold at a discount of between $100 and $150, depending on capacity.
The Gold-colored model is being sold with a 32-gigabyte capacity, priced at $249, while the Space Gray and Silver options are available with 128 gigabytes of storage and cost $299 each. All three models are being offered brand new and unopened, as well as unlocked to be used with any carrier.
The previous appearance of the iPhone SE on the Clearance page was brief, with the options disappearing from view within 48 hours of availability. It is unknown how long the iPhone SE will be available to buy this time, as it depends on Apple's stock levels, but it is likely to last for a few days.
The iPhone SE is a more compact model than the others currently offered by Apple, equipped with a four-inch display with Touch ID and powered by an A9 processor. Apple discontinued sale of the model in September, alongside the iPhone X, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus.
There have been rumors of a second-generation iPhone SE, but so far there doesn't appear to be any sign it will be unveiled by Apple anytime soon.
Retailers with the iPhone SE in stock:
The iPhone SE has been added to the roster of products in Apple's online Clearance section again, following after a very brief appearance of the smartphone on the page in January. All three models offered in the store are being sold at a discount of between $100 and $150, depending on capacity.
The Gold-colored model is being sold with a 32-gigabyte capacity, priced at $249, while the Space Gray and Silver options are available with 128 gigabytes of storage and cost $299 each. All three models are being offered brand new and unopened, as well as unlocked to be used with any carrier.
The previous appearance of the iPhone SE on the Clearance page was brief, with the options disappearing from view within 48 hours of availability. It is unknown how long the iPhone SE will be available to buy this time, as it depends on Apple's stock levels, but it is likely to last for a few days.
The iPhone SE is a more compact model than the others currently offered by Apple, equipped with a four-inch display with Touch ID and powered by an A9 processor. Apple discontinued sale of the model in September, alongside the iPhone X, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus.
There have been rumors of a second-generation iPhone SE, but so far there doesn't appear to be any sign it will be unveiled by Apple anytime soon.
Here's where you can still get an iPhone SE
Although iPhone SE devices are becoming harder to find, there are still several third-party retailers that have the phones in stock. If you want a new model, eBay is your best bet. If you're open to a refurbished model, Amazon and BuyBackWorld are viable options.Retailers with the iPhone SE in stock:
- eBay: From $89
- Amazon.com: From $132
- BuyBackWorld: From $129
Comments
JWSC said:
The best form factor is CHOICE - that is why they should re-invent the smaller phone while keeping the larger phones. Not too hard to figure out is it ?
If they do do a new SE, I’d like to see it slightly wider, which they actually have to do to keep the XS aspect ratio. But I wouldn’t mind seeing it slightly shorter too ...
That said, I much prefer the metal back of the 5 to the glass back of the 4. Then again, it seems he phones have come full circle, so the days of metal backs are probably over ...
..nope.
I really hope Apples design team hasn’t forgotten the fact that people’s hand sizes have not increased exponentially.
The iPhone growth market is over. I believe in the future Apple should make the BEST edge to edge iPhone within the iPhone SE like form factor. I will get it even if it gets Liquid Retina and $550-650 price point.
I had a 4s and it was nice. I had a 5s and it was nicer. I managed to grab a silver 128G SE and it's the nicest yet. Except the chamfered edges aren't polished. I miss that touch.
And I'd grab one of those, if it ever comes to pass. Otherwise I'll probably have this SE for 5 years or more.
I got the SE for $270 (including tax) and I have the 128GB 7+ factory unlocked plus otterbox case and apple leather case original box apple stickers etc. included. based on other craiglist and ebay ads I can probably get around $450 for it. A pretty decent profit considering I'm getting a brand new phone with new 1 year warranty to replace it.
Apple just gave me a brand new 5s, prob. a referb but it looked perfect, since the battery of my original had swollen, so for the cost of the battery they replaced the phone.
Good point. For this price, if they come up again, I’m gonna buy another 128GB to have as a 2nd backup.
ive never had one of my phones lost or stolen, but if I’m keeping it for another 5 years, or longer, i should protect against water damage, and the possibility. Certainly having a backup might give me some more freedom with it, leading to more risks. So having a new one in the box ready to go is good insurance at this price. I’ve definitely had out of warranty repairs with most of my iPhones so I can imagine having a new spare is going to be cheaper as well.