iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Y39 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

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 Y39 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($9.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Y39 5G 66 — 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 Y39 5G $200

Buy with care$9.39/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Y39 5G 70

The Y39 5G's screen is the better one — 6.68-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Y39 5G 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Y39 5G 55

The Y39 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Y39 5G 100

6,500mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Y39 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Y39 5G 25

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Y39 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Y39 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Y39 5G at $9.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Y39 5G
Price (street)	$100	$200
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.68-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,500 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	44W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	163.9 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm
Weight	144 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Y39 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.