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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs 13T

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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 13T runs out in Sep 2028 ($12.84/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · 13T 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$3.03/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.84/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5013T 70

The 13T's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2712 x 1220, 144hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 7413T 75

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 4013T 79

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 2013T 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the 13T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 3913T 32

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the 13T.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 5613T 69

Overall value goes to the 13T at $12.84 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)13T
Price (street)$100$350
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB256GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W67W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight144 g197 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68
Supported untilMar 2029Sep 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →13T 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.