My SO was using one until it started behaving erratically.

It's the little iPhone that could and it's such a shame that its most recent replacement - the iPhone 13 Mini is both such a brick in comparison and did not have a successor.

What's worse there's hardly any choice nowadays in the sub 70mm width, sub 150g weight category. I guess people collectively resigned themselves to holding their devices with both hands.

I love my iphone 13 mini and am planning to run it into the ground. The form factor alone (despite numerous ribbings from friends), is enough to keep me from picking anything else up

They are very good. I reluctantly moved from a 2016 SE to the 13 mini but it's better in many ways.

The new Android foldables with edge-to-edge outer front screen are bearable, but then again you're paying flagship prices just so your phone fits into your pocket.

> I’ll continue using my SE 1st Gen with 4 inch screen for as long as I can.

I held on for so long, but even with a healthy battery, modern apps just crush it. I'd open Uber and go from 100% to 60% by the time my ride arrived. Caved and bought the new SE and mostly hate it in all its giant rounded slipperiness.

SE is not glued inside like newer models and it is easy to work on. New battery set with tools is only $9 on Ali.