iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs P3 Pro 5G

Phone 1

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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 P3 Pro 5G runs out in Feb 2029 ($6.19/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · P3 Pro 5G 73 — 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 P3 Pro 5G $200

Buy with care$6.19/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50P3 Pro 5G 70

The P3 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.83-inch amoled, 120hz, 1500 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74P3 Pro 5G 64

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40P3 Pro 5G 55

The P3 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20P3 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39P3 Pro 5G 38

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56P3 Pro 5G 73

Overall value goes to the P3 Pro 5G at $6.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	P3 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$100	$200
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	80W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Weight	144 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP69 (also IP68/IP66)
Supported until	Mar 2029	Feb 2029

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →P3 Pro 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.