iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Moto G56 5G

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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 Moto G56 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($10.29/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 G56 5G 67 — 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 G56 5G $250

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Moto G56 5G 70

The Moto G56 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+, 1000 nits, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Moto G56 5G 55

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Moto G56 5G 67

The Moto G56 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Moto G56 5G 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Moto G56 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Moto G56 5G 29

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the Moto G56 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Moto G56 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Moto G56 5G at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Moto G56 5G
Price (street)	$100	$250
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	33W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm
Weight	144 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jun 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Moto G56 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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