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iPhone 15
from ~$699
- Edge-to-edge OLED
- 48MP main camera
- USB-C
- Way better battery
Apple · Phone · 2022
Upgrading your iPhone SE (2022)? The best upgrades right now: iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 4.7" LCD |
|---|---|
| Chip | A15 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery | 2018 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP single |
from ~$699
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Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPhone SE (2022) | iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7" LCD | 6.1" OLED |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP single | 48MP dual |
At 4 years, your iPhone SE (2022) 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 is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $799. The main gains: A18 chip; Action + Camera Control buttons; Dynamic Island.
The iPhone 15, from about $699. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2022 phone.
For everyday use, generally yes — but at 4 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.