iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy M16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 at $2.65 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.02/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 M16 5G 75 — 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 M16 5G $150

Safe to buy$2.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy M16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy M16 5G 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy M16 5G 55

The Galaxy M16 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy M16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy M16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy M16 5G 67

The Galaxy M16 5G is supported until Feb 2031 — 23 months longer than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy M16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M16 5G at $2.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Galaxy M16 5G
Price (street)	$100	$150
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	4GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	25W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	164.6 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	144 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Mar 2029	Feb 2031

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy M16 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.