Existing iPhone 5 and 5s Cases Fit Apple's New iPhone SE

Ahead of the launch of the iPhone SE, there were questions about just how closely it would resemble the iPhone 5s, but as it turns out, the two devices are almost identical physically aside from the matte chamfered edges on the iPhone SE.

Rumors suggesting the two devices would be close enough in design to share cases were correct -- existing iPhone cases designed to fit an iPhone 5 or 5s will also fit an iPhone SE.

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Product listings for iPhone 5 and 5s cases, screen protectors, and other accessories on Apple's online store have all been updated to note their compatibility with the iPhone 5, 5s, and SE. Customers who previously owned an iPhone 5s and are planning to purchase an iPhone SE will not likely need to purchase new cases for the device.

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The iPhone 5s has been discontinued in favor of the iPhone SE, and pricing on the new device starts at $399 for the 16GB model. Apple will begin accepting orders for the iPhone SE on Thursday, March 24, with an official launch coming on March 31.

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Batman89

39 months ago

Cue the people complaining that the device won't feel "new" if their current accessories work with it, who are the same people who complained they couldn't use their old accessories with the lightning port on the 5.

Rating: 7 Votes

Luckey Boots

39 months ago

This is a real smart move by Apple. For once they've thought of existing customers and all the investment they've made in accessories over the years. Would have been very easy for them to sightly change the enclosure shape and force everyone to buy new accessories.

Having owned a 5S since it came out, I'm very pleased I'll be able to keep using my Mophie Space Pack and Lifeproof case if I upgrade to the SE.

This has probably got me over the line actually.

Rating: 6 Votes

jayducharme

39 months ago

I just finished watching the presentation. I'm sold on the SE; it's what I've wanted from Apple for years. I'm a happy puppy right now.

I also like the new small iPad Pro. This is going to be an expensive spring....

Rating: 3 Votes

zorinlynx

39 months ago

I must say I agree wholeheartedly. I'm surprised at people complaining that Apple didn't update the design. They didn't HAVE to! The 5S was already a gorgeous phone; they didn't need to change a thing other than updating the internals to bring it up to date.

I love my iPhone 6 and couldn't go back to a smaller phone, but for you and many others who like the smaller screen this must feel like Christmas. Well, you still have to pay for it, but you know what I mean. :)

Rating: 2 Votes

thatanonymoususer

39 months ago

Remember those $100 MFi controllers? Get them now for $10 with your new phone!

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PowerShell-Controller-Battery-Generation/dp/B00FHREO8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458617851&sr=8-1&keywords=5s+mfi+controller

http://www.amazon.com/MOGA-Power-Mobile-Game-Controller-Electronic/dp/B00H01EXM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458617920&sr=8-1&keywords=moga+ace

Rating: 1 Votes