iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs GT 30 5G

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Winner

Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.03 per month of safe use, while the GT 30 5G runs out in Aug 2028 ($9.43/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · GT 30 5G 72 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) $100

Buy with care$3.03/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Infinix GT 30 5G $240

Buy with care$9.43/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50GT 30 5G 70

The GT 30 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltps amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74GT 30 5G 62

The iPhone SE (3rd gen)'s Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40GT 30 5G 67

The GT 30 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20GT 30 5G 90

5,500mAh vs 2,018mAh — the GT 30 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39GT 30 5G 30

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the GT 30 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56GT 30 5G 72

Overall value goes to the GT 30 5G at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	GT 30 5G
Price (street)	$100	$240
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7400
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	163.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm
Weight	144 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2029	Aug 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →GT 30 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.