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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Moto G15

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Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.03 per month of safe use, while the Moto G15 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.81/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 G15 65 — 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 G15 $175
Buy with care$8.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Moto G15 70

The Moto G15's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Moto G15 39

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Moto G15 55

The Moto G15 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Moto G15 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Moto G15 24

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Moto G15 65

Overall value goes to the Moto G15 at $8.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Moto G15
Price (street)$100$175
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
RAM4GB4GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W18W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm
Weight144 g190 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMar 2029Feb 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Moto G15 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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