iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Poco X6 5G

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Winner

Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.02 per month of safe use, while the Poco X6 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Poco X6 5G 67 — 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$3.02/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Poco X6 5G $240

Buy with care$12.67/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Poco X6 5G 70

The Poco X6 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch flow amoled, 2712x1220 (1.5k), 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Poco X6 5G 56

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Poco X6 5G 67

The Poco X6 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Poco X6 5G 82

5,100mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Poco X6 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Poco X6 5G 23

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 14 months longer than the Poco X6 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Poco X6 5G 67

Overall value goes to the Poco X6 5G at $12.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Poco X6 5G
Price (street)	$100	$240
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch Flow AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,100 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	67W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161.2 × 74.3 × 8 mm
Weight	144 g	181 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP54
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jan 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Poco X6 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.