iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs K13 5G

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 K13 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($6.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · K13 5G 74 — 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 K13 5G $210

Buy with care$6.14/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50K13 5G 70

The K13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74K13 5G 55

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40K13 5G 55

The K13 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20K13 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the K13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39K13 5G 41

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56K13 5G 74

Overall value goes to the K13 5G at $6.14 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	K13 5G
Price (street)	$100	$210
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	80W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	162.0 x 75.0 x 8.5 mm
Weight	144 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Apr 2029

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →K13 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.