iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.03/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 — 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

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd nxtpaper (full-color matte anti-glare), fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 7450 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 4050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 2050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

5,010mAh vs 2,018mAh — the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 3950 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 5 months longer than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5650 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G at $7.28 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$100	$280
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	33W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight	144 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP67	Not rated
Supported until	Mar 2029	Sep 2029

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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