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Apple · Phone · 2021
Upgrading your iPhone 13 Pro? The best upgrades right now: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 6.1" 120Hz OLED |
|---|---|
| Chip | A15 Bionic |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 3095 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP triple |
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Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 3582 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP triple | 48MP triple |
Your iPhone 13 Pro is 5+ years old, which is past the point where most phones stop receiving full software and security updates and where battery wear is significant. This is a genuine upgrade case — and the gains below are large enough that you'll notice them daily, not just on a spec sheet.
For most people the iPhone 16 Pro is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $999. The main gains: 5x telephoto; A18 Pro; Camera Control; Larger display.
The iPhone 15 Pro, from about $899. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2021 phone.
It still works, but at 5+ years you're likely past full software support and well into battery wear. Most owners at this age notice a real difference after upgrading.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.