iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Moto G Power (2026)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/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 (2026) 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 Moto G Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Moto G Power (2026) 70

The Moto G Power (2026)'s screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, up to 1000 nits.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Moto G Power (2026) 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Moto G Power (2026) 67

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Moto G Power (2026) 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Moto G Power (2026) 37

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Moto G Power (2026) 63

Overall value goes to the Moto G Power (2026) at $8.14 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Moto G Power (2026)
Price (street)	$100	$250
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight	144 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jan 2029

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Moto G Power (2026) 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.