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Apple · Phone · 2023
Upgrading your iPhone 15? The best upgrades right now: iPhone 16, 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" OLED |
|---|---|
| Chip | A16 Bionic |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 48MP dual |
from ~$799
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Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3582 mAh |
| Camera | 48MP dual | 48MP triple |
At 3 years, your iPhone 15 is in the window where an upgrade starts to make sense. Lithium-ion batteries typically fall to around 80% of their original capacity after a few hundred charge cycles, so battery life is usually the first thing owners notice. If yours still lasts a full day, there's no rush — if it doesn't, the picks below are a real improvement.
For most people the iPhone 16 Pro is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $999. The main gains: 120Hz ProMotion; 5x telephoto; Titanium; A18 Pro.
The iPhone 16, from about $799. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2023 phone.
For everyday use, generally yes — but at 3 years the battery has usually lost meaningful capacity, and that's what most owners feel first.
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.