iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13 5G

The 13 5G wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · 13 5G 69 — 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

Realme 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5013 5G 70

The 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 7413 5G 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 4013 5G 55

The 13 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 2013 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 3913 5G 32

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5613 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 13 5G at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	13 5G
Price (street)	$100	$160
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight	144 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2029	Sep 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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