Updated on Thursday, July 24 at 3:40 p.m. ET — Well, it's now official: you can now sign up for the iOS 26 beta. Apple ...

I upgraded from the iPod Touch to an iPhone 5 as a 13-year-old in 2012, so I consider myself a bit of an expert. Yet years later, my iPhone 14 Pro Max seems to be outpacing me with innovations.

iPhone 16e: Handles gaming, streaming, and multitasking with ease, requiring fewer charges even under heavy usage. iPhone 13: While capable, it demands more frequent charging under similar conditions.

The iPhone 13 has a notch; the iPhone 15 gets the newer Dynamic Island. These two design elements are there for the same reason: to accommodate the front-facing cameras and facial-recognition sensors.

As for dimensions, compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly taller (163mm vs. 160.8 mm) and thicker (8.3mm vs 7.7mm), but Apple's shaved down the weight significantly ...

‌iPhone‌ SE (third-generation) ‌iPhone‌ 13; Design of 2017's ‌iPhone‌ 8, featuring rounded edges, a Home button, and large bezels at the top and bottom of the display ...

iPhone 13, 12, and 11: Predictable decline, with the iPhone 11 showing the shortest battery life. These results highlight the varying performance levels across models, emphasizing the importance ...

So, you have an iPhone 13 Pro and are considering upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro. There are a few reasons to do so — and still others that might hold you back.