iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Reno 12 F 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 Reno 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/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 12 F 5G 61 — 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 12 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Reno 12 F 5G 70

The Reno 12 F 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Reno 12 F 5G 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Reno 12 F 5G 55

The Reno 12 F 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Reno 12 F 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Reno 12 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Reno 12 F 5G 29

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Reno 12 F 5G 61

Overall value goes to the Reno 12 F 5G at $9.00 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Reno 12 F 5G
Price (street)	$100	$220
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight	144 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jul 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Reno 12 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.