User level: Level 1 (4 points)good morning. I currently have an iPhone 13 and I need to upgrade any suggestions? Should I get a 16 or 17?
Posted on Oct 16, 2026 7:12 AM
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)Oct 16, 2026 8:17 AM in response to Allusernamesare
Hard to say without any context, usage details or requirements.
For longeviity, the newer one will give you more years of use than the older 16.
If it's not too personal, why do you need to upgrade?
Why are you considering those 2 models specifically? Why not the iPhone 18?
Absent any details, go for the newer model if budget allows.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 16, 2026 7:47 AM in response to Allusernamesare
That's a decision only you can make. Me personally, I'd go with the 17. iPhone 16 was released 2 years ago, while iPhone 17 was released just a year ago. If you tend to keep phones a long time, which it appears you do, the newer model will get you more years of use.
Otherwise, compare the models using this --> iPhone - Compare Models - Apple
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377286