iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Hot 60 Pro+

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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 Hot 60 Pro+ runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.45/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Hot 60 Pro+ 69 — 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 Hot 60 Pro+ $185

Buy with care$7.45/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Hot 60 Pro+ 70

The Hot 60 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, 3d curved.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Hot 60 Pro+ 55

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Hot 60 Pro+ 55

The Hot 60 Pro+ has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Hot 60 Pro+ 83

5,160mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Hot 60 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Hot 60 Pro+ 30

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Hot 60 Pro+.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Hot 60 Pro+ 69

Overall value goes to the Hot 60 Pro+ at $7.45 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Hot 60 Pro+
Price (street)	$100	$185
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 3D curved
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Helio G200
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	164 × 75.8 × 6 mm
Weight	144 g	155 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP65 (1.5m drop resistance)
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jul 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Hot 60 Pro+ 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.