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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Xperia 5 III

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Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.03 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 5 III is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Xperia 5 III 40 — 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$3.03/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Sony Xperia 5 III $350
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Oct 20222024

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Xperia 5 III 70

The Xperia 5 III's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch oled, 1080x2520, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Xperia 5 III 62

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Xperia 5 III 64

The Xperia 5 III has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Xperia 5 III 70

4,500mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Xperia 5 III lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Xperia 5 III 0

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 53 months longer than the Xperia 5 III.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Xperia 5 III 40

Overall value goes to the iPhone SE (3rd gen) at $3.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Xperia 5 III
Price (street)$100$350
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.1-inch OLED, 1080x2520, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM4GB8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,018 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W30W wired
Rear cameras12MP main12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm157 × 68 × 8.2 mm
Weight144 g168 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68
Supported untilMar 2029Oct 2024
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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.