iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi Turbo 4

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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 Redmi Turbo 4 runs out in Jan 2029 ($7.04/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 Turbo 4 76 — 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 Turbo 4 $215

Buy with care$7.04/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Redmi Turbo 4 80

The Redmi Turbo 4's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ltps oled, 1.5k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Redmi Turbo 4 78

The Redmi Turbo 4's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Redmi Turbo 4 67

The Redmi Turbo 4 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Redmi Turbo 4 100

6,550mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Redmi Turbo 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Redmi Turbo 4 36

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Redmi Turbo 4 76

Overall value goes to the Redmi Turbo 4 at $7.04 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Redmi Turbo 4
Price (street)	$100	$215
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.67-inch LTPS OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra (4nm)
RAM	4GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,550 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	90W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	161 × 75.2 × 8.1 mm
Weight	144 g	204 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2029	Jan 2029

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Redmi Turbo 4 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.