PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy A06 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G

The Galaxy A06 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $3.74 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Galaxy A06 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
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G $120
Buy with care$3.74/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy A06 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy A06 5G 42

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy A06 5G 55

The Galaxy A06 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy A06 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy A06 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy A06 5G 38

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy A06 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A06 5G at $3.74 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Galaxy A06 5G
Price (street)$100$120
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm167.3 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Weight144 g191 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMar 2029Feb 2029
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy A06 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.