PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy A15 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

The Galaxy A15 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $3.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Galaxy A15 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$3.02/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G $120
Buy with care$3.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy A15 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy A15 5G 38

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy A15 5G 55

The Galaxy A15 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy A15 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy A15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy A15 5G 36

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A15 5G.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy A15 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A15 5G at $3.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Galaxy A15 5G
Price (street)$100$120
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicDimensity 6100+
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm
Weight144 g200 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMar 2029Dec 2028
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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.