PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Note Edge

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Winner

Infinix Note Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 at $4.63 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.02/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Note Edge 77 — 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$3.02/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Infinix Note Edge $260
Safe to buy$4.63/mo
2026◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Note Edge 70

The Note Edge's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Note Edge 56

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Note Edge 55

The Note Edge has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Note Edge 100

6,500mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Note Edge 67

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 23 months longer than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Note Edge 77

Overall value goes to the Note Edge at $4.63 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Note Edge
Price (street)$100$260
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,018 mAh6,500 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W45W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm
Weight144 g190 g
Water resistanceIP67IP65
Supported untilMar 2029Feb 2031
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Note Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

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