iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs P1 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 P1 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($7.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · P1 5G 67 — 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 P1 5G $165

Buy with care$7.53/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50P1 5G 70

The P1 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74P1 5G 52

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40P1 5G 55

The P1 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20P1 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the P1 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39P1 5G 26

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 11 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56P1 5G 67

Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	P1 5G
Price (street)	$100	$165
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB
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, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight	144 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP54
Supported until	Mar 2029	Apr 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →P1 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.