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iPhone 13
from ~$499
- OLED Super Retina
- Dual camera system
- Faster A15 chip
Apple · Phone · 2018
Upgrading your iPhone XR? The best upgrades right now: iPhone 13, iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro. Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 6.1" LCD |
|---|---|
| Chip | A12 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery | 2942 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP single |
from ~$499
from ~$699
from ~$999
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPhone XR | iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1" LCD | 6.1" OLED |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 2942 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 12MP single | 48MP dual |
Your iPhone XR is 8+ 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 15 is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $699. The main gains: 48MP main + 2x zoom; USB-C; Dynamic Island; Much better battery.
The iPhone 13, from about $499. It's the smallest step up that still feels like a real change from a 2018 phone.
It still works, but at 8+ 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.