iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs POCO X 6 (2025): 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
POCO X 6 (2025)
- Best for battery
POCO X 6 (2025)
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
POCO X 6 (2025)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
77
Worth it
$429–$700
POCO X 6 (2025)
83
Worth it
$399–$724
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | POCO X 6 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $429–$700 | $399–$724 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 72/100 | 79/100 |
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
POCO X 6 (2025) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
POCO X 6 (2025) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
POCO X 6 (2025) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers