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iPhone 16 rumors vs iPhone 13 – a comparison for upgraders

The average time between iPhone upgrades is three years, and that means when the iPhone 16 launches, iPhone 13 owners will be in that window. Here’s what an upgrade from Apple’s three-year-old smartphone to the latest practically means.

Two light-colored phones with dual cameras, one cream and one pink, against a gradient background of green and blue.
A render of the iPhone 16 [Left], and the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini [Right]

Owners of Apple hardware tend to hold onto their devices for a long time. For a typical iPhone owner, they keep using their purchase for an average of three years before upgrading.

In May 2023, it was reported that 31% of iPhone owners held onto their iPhone for more than three years, with 30% doing so for between two and three years at a time.

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