iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Poco X6 Neo

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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 $3.03 per month of safe use, while the Poco X6 Neo runs out in Mar 2028 ($7.44/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 Neo 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$3.03/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Xiaomi Poco X6 Neo $155

Buy with care$7.44/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Poco X6 Neo 70

The Poco X6 Neo's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 1000 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Poco X6 Neo 40

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Poco X6 Neo 55

The Poco X6 Neo has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Poco X6 Neo 80

5,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Poco X6 Neo lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Poco X6 Neo 25

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Poco X6 Neo.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Poco X6 Neo 67

Overall value goes to the Poco X6 Neo at $7.44 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Poco X6 Neo
Price (street)	$100	$155
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	33W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161.1 × 75 × 7.7 mm
Weight	144 g	175 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP54
Supported until	Mar 2029	Mar 2028

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