iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Edge 60 Stylus

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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 Stylus runs out in Apr 2028 ($12.32/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 Stylus 66 — 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 Stylus $270

Buy with care$12.32/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Edge 60 Stylus 80

The Edge 60 Stylus's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch poled, fhd+, 120hz, 3000 nits peak, gorilla glass 3.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Edge 60 Stylus 56

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Edge 60 Stylus 67

The Edge 60 Stylus has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Edge 60 Stylus 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Edge 60 Stylus lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Edge 60 Stylus 26

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

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Edge 60 Stylus 66

Overall value goes to the Edge 60 Stylus at $12.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Edge 60 Stylus
Price (street)	$100	$270
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.7-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 3
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	68W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	162.15 × 74.78 × 8.29 mm
Weight	144 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2029	Apr 2028

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