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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Moto G Power 5G (2025)

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Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.04 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 — 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$3.04/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2025) $250
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70

The Moto G Power 5G (2025)'s screen is the better one — 6.8-inch lcd, 2388 x 1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67

The Moto G Power 5G (2025) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Moto G Power 5G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Moto G Power 5G (2025)
Price (street)$100$250
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight144 g208 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2029Mar 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Moto G Power 5G (2025) 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.