iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy F54 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 $3.04 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy F54 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($9.76/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 F54 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$3.04/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G $230

Buy with care$9.76/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy F54 5G 70

The Galaxy F54 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super amoled plus, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy F54 5G 58

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy F54 5G 67

The Galaxy F54 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy F54 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy F54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy F54 5G 28

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the Galaxy F54 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy F54 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F54 5G at $9.76 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Galaxy F54 5G
Price (street)	$100	$230
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	25W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight	144 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jun 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy F54 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.