iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs 13+ 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 13+ 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($8.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · 13+ 5G 70 — 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 $215

Buy with care$8.07/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 — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 7413+ 5G 58

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 4013+ 5G 67

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

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 70

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	13+ 5G
Price (street)	$100	$215
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	80W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	144 g	185 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP65
Supported until	Mar 2029	Sep 2028

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

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