Apple’s 2022 iPhone SE launches this Friday, and ahead of the debut, the company’s embargo lifted Monday morning for early hands-on press reviews.

Here’s a roundup of 2022 iPhone SE reviews–many are saying the phone as expected is blazing fast, but the design is dated:

• The Verge – APPLE’S NEW IPHONE SE IS A MODERN PHONE STUCK IN YESTERDAY’S DESIGN
• Engadget – iPhone SE review (2022): A small throwback of a phone
• CNET – iPhone SE (2022) Review: Your Cheapest Ticket to Everything Apple
• The New York Times – Apple iPhone SE Review: A Phone for the Anti-Consumer
• TechCrunch – The iPhone SE is the platonic ideal of a smartphone
• ZDNet – Apple iPhone SE (2022) review: As fast as iPhone 13 Pro Max, but half the price
• TechRadar – Apple extends its classic design with one more big component upgrade
• Tom’s Guide – iPhone SE (2022) review: A pint-sized powerhouse
• CNBC – Apple’s new budget phone is fast and has 5G at $429, if you don’t mind an old look
• Input – iPhone SE 3 review: Half iPhone 8, half iPhone 13
• CNN – iPhone SE 2022 review: a whole lot of phone for $429
• The Irish Times – iPhone SE: Affordable model offers great camera features and 5G capabilities

Check out the first unboxing and hands-on videos with the 2022 iPhone SE below:

Click here to pre-order the iPhone SE on Apple.ca–delivery dates are showing as soon as March 29 to April 5. The iPhone SE launches in stores this Friday, March 18.