u/Various_Funny_526

I’m upgrading from a base iPhone 13 and trying to decide between:

• Used iPhone 15 Pro (~$530, 1.0×)
• Used iPhone 16 Pro (~$600, ~1.1×)
• New base iPhone 17 (~$725, ~1.35×)

Main goal is long-term usage (around 4 years) and getting the best value for money over time, not just upfront savings.

From what I understand:

• 15 Pro and 16 Pro have ProMotion (120Hz), better cameras, and more “pro” features
• 16 Pro has some upgrades like better battery, slightly bigger display, improved ultrawide, and performance bump
• Base 17 is newer (longer software support, fresh battery, warranty), but missing Pro features (negligible?)

What I’m trying to figure out:

1. Is going older Pro > newer base still the move in 2026?
2. Which one gives the best price-to-longevity ratio?

I don’t do anything super heavy — mostly daily use, social media, photos/video taking occasionally.

Would appreciate opinions, especially from people who’ve used any of these 👍