PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi A5

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi A5

The Redmi A5 wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $3.55 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Redmi A5 65 — 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 Redmi A5 $75
Buy with care$3.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Redmi A5 70

The Redmi A5's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Redmi A5 55

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

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Redmi A5 40

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Redmi A5 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Redmi A5 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Redmi A5 25

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 12 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Redmi A5 65

Overall value goes to the Redmi A5 at $3.55 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi A5
Price (street)$100$75
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicUnisoc T7250
RAM4GB3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W15W wired
Rear cameras12MP main32MP main
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight144 g193 g
Water resistanceIP67IP52
Supported untilMar 2029Mar 2028
iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Redmi A5 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.