PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy A07

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A07

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 at $1.61 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.03/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Galaxy A07 78 — 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 A07 $100
Safe to buy$1.61/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy A07 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy A07 44

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy A07 67

The Galaxy A07 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy A07 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy A07 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy A07 74

The Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 — 29 months longer than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy A07 78

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A07 at $1.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Galaxy A07
Price (street)$100$100
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm
Weight144 g184 g
Water resistanceIP67IP54
Supported untilMar 2029Aug 2031
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy A07 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.