iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs A5 Pro 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 A5 Pro 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($8.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · A5 Pro 5G 71 — 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

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250

Buy with care$8.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50A5 Pro 5G 70

The A5 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 1200 nits hbm, gorilla glass victus 2.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74A5 Pro 5G 58

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40A5 Pro 5G 55

The A5 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20A5 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39A5 Pro 5G 36

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 3 months longer than the A5 Pro 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56A5 Pro 5G 71

Overall value goes to the A5 Pro 5G at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	A5 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$100	$250
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	144 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Dec 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →A5 Pro 5G 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.