PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy M05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

The Galaxy M05 wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $3.34 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Galaxy M05 66 — 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 M05 $90
Buy with care$3.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy M05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy M05 40

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy M05 55

The Galaxy M05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy M05 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy M05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy M05 32

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy M05.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy M05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M05 at $3.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Galaxy M05
Price (street)$100$90
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
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 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight144 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMar 2029Sep 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy M05 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.