iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi Note 13R

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 Redmi Note 13R runs out in May 2028 ($7.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Redmi Note 13R 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 Redmi Note 13R $175

Buy with care$7.62/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Redmi Note 13R 70

The Redmi Note 13R's screen is the better one — 6.79-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Redmi Note 13R 55

The Redmi Note 13R has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Redmi Note 13R 81

5,030mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Redmi Note 13R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Redmi Note 13R 27

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 10 months longer than the Redmi Note 13R.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Redmi Note 13R 67

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 13R at $7.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Redmi Note 13R
Price (street)	$100	$175
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	5,030 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	33W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	144 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP53
Supported until	Mar 2029	May 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Redmi Note 13R full verdict →Longevity master board →

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