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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs T4 5G

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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 T4 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($11.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · T4 5G 72 — 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
Vivo T4 5G $260
Buy with care$11.62/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50T4 5G 80

The T4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74T4 5G 64

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40T4 5G 55

The T4 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20T4 5G 100

7,300mAh vs 2,018mAh — the T4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39T4 5G 27

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 11 months longer than the T4 5G.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56T4 5G 72

Overall value goes to the T4 5G at $11.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)T4 5G
Price (street)$100$260
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery2,018 mAh7,300 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W90W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm
Weight144 g199 g
Water resistanceIP67IP65
Supported untilMar 2029Apr 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →T4 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.