iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Edge 60

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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 Edge 60 runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Edge 60 63 — 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

Motorola Edge 60 $350

Buy with care$15.75/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Edge 60 70

The Edge 60's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch poled, 1220 x 2712, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Edge 60 62

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Edge 60 79

The Edge 60 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Edge 60 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Edge 60 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Edge 60 26

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 11 months longer than the Edge 60.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Edge 60 63

Overall value goes to the Edge 60 at $15.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Edge 60
Price (street)	$100	$350
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch pOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7400
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	68W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161.0 × 73.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	144 g	179 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Apr 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Edge 60 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.