iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Galaxy S23+

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Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.02 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.22/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 S23+ 69 — 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 S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.22/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Galaxy S23+ 70

The Galaxy S23+'s screen is the better one — 6.6-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Galaxy S23+ 74

4,700mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Galaxy S23+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Galaxy S23+ 24

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.22 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$100	$206
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	144 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2029	Feb 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Galaxy S23+ 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.