Here's what it's like using the new iPhone SE

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Apple announced its new iPhone, the iPhone SE, on Monday.

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Think of it as the iPhone 6S stuffed in the body of an iPhone 5S. It has most of the features of the 6S, but in a smaller, 4-inch frame.

We got to briefly test the iPhone SE at Apple's event at its campus in Cupertino, California. Here's our hands-on look:

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This is the iPhone SE. It looks almost identical to the iPhone 5S.

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It now comes in rose gold, just like the iPhone 6S.

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It has a 4-inch screen, which is much smaller than the 5.5-inch screen on the iPhone 6S Plus.

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Apple says that a lot of its customers still prefer smaller phones, so it made the iPhone SE with all the best features from the 6S.

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It has a 12-megapixel camera that's just as good as the one on the 6S.

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It can also shoot Live Photos. It's a big improvement over the iPhone 5S camera.

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It can shoot 4K video, which is sharper than regular HD video.

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The new "SE" logo.

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The logo designs have been slightly tweaked from the iPhone 5S with new materials. Apple says it's less likely to scratch now.

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The edges also have a matte finish instead of the shiny finish from the iPhone 5S. It's a good look.

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It also has the same processor as the iPhone 6S, which is perfect for gaming.

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It's small enough to use with one hand, but it feels so tiny after using a big iPhone.

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So, is it worth it?

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Apple says that it sold over 30 million iPhones last year with 4-inch screens. There's clearly a sizable market for smaller devices.

The good news: The iPhone SE gives you everything great about the iPhone 6S for $250 cheaper.

The bad news: Despite all those great features, it still feels a lot like the iPhone Apple unveiled 2 1/2 years ago.

If you've been clinging onto your small iPhone for years because you don't like big screens, then the iPhone SE is probably a great choice for you.

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