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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Reno 11 F 5G

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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 Reno 11 F 5G runs out in Feb 2028 ($13.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Reno 11 F 5G 62 — 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 Reno 11 F 5G $270
Buy with care$13.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Reno 11 F 5G 70

The Reno 11 F 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+, 1100 nits peak, panda glass.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Reno 11 F 5G 52

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Reno 11 F 5G 67

The Reno 11 F 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Reno 11 F 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Reno 11 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Reno 11 F 5G 23

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Reno 11 F 5G.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Reno 11 F 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Reno 11 F 5G at $13.69 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Reno 11 F 5G
Price (street)$100$270
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak, Panda Glass
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM4GB8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB256GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W67W SUPERVOOC wired
Rear cameras12MP main64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm162.4 × 74.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight144 g182 g
Water resistanceIP67IP65
Supported untilMar 2029Feb 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Reno 11 F 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.