Galaxy A25 5G vs iPhone SE (3rd gen): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Apple · 2022
$429–$700
Overall 72/100
Official anchorFull iPhone SE (3rd gen) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Galaxy A25 5G
- Best for performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A25 5G
79
Worth it
$299–$399
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
69
Depends on your priorities
$429–$700
→ For $450 with value first: Galaxy A25 5G edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A25 5G | iPhone SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $299–$399 | $429–$700 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Performance | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 71/100 | 72/100 |
Galaxy A25 5G — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy A25 5G — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy A25 5G — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers