iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Narzo 80x 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 Narzo 80x 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($6.88/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Narzo 80x 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 Narzo 80x 5G $150

Buy with care$6.88/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Narzo 80x 5G 70

The Narzo 80x 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, 950 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Narzo 80x 5G 55

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Narzo 80x 5G 55

The Narzo 80x 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Narzo 80x 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Narzo 80x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Narzo 80x 5G 26

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 11 months longer than the Narzo 80x 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Narzo 80x 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Narzo 80x 5G at $6.88 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Narzo 80x 5G
Price (street)	$100	$150
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
RAM	4GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	165.7 × 76.2 × 7.94 mm
Weight	144 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	Apr 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Narzo 80x 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.