iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs F25 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 F25 Pro 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($11.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · F25 Pro 5G 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

Oppo F25 Pro 5G $240

Buy with care$11.69/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50F25 Pro 5G 70

The F25 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74F25 Pro 5G 52

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40F25 Pro 5G 67

The F25 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20F25 Pro 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the F25 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39F25 Pro 5G 24

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the F25 Pro 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56F25 Pro 5G 65

Overall value goes to the F25 Pro 5G at $11.69 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	F25 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$100	$240
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7050
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	67W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	162.4 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm
Weight	144 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP65
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →F25 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.