Recommended
iPhone 16 Pro
from ~$999
- 5x telephoto (was 3x)
- A18 Pro
- Camera Control
- Larger display
Apple · Phone · 2023
Upgrading your iPhone 15 Pro? The best upgrades right now: 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 | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery | 3274 mAh |
| Camera | 48MP triple |
from ~$999
from ~$1199
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 3582 mAh |
At 3 years, your iPhone 15 Pro 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: 5x telephoto (was 3x); A18 Pro; Camera Control; Larger display.
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.