Should you upgrade to iPhone 13? Let's compare it to iPhone 12 through iPhone 7

Apple on Tuesday announced the iPhone 13 lineup, which includes the $699 (£679, AU$1,849) iPhone 13 Mini, $799 iPhone 13, $999 iPhone 13 Pro and $1,099 iPhone 13 Pro Max. Preorders began on Friday and the phones will ship starting Sept. 24.

With the iPhone 13 release Apple device owners are facing a big question: Should I upgrade? There's no easy answer that applies to everyone, and purchasing decisions will always vary depending on budget, how well one's phone works right now and personal needs.

We haven't tested the iPhone 13 yet, so you'll have to wait for our full verdict. But based on what we know, it's possible to draw some conclusions about what the iPhone 13 brings to the table.

The short answer is that most iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 owners can probably skip this upgrade since their phone is probably still in great shape, and there isn't a whole lot that meaningfully changes the experience.

But those who own older models, particularly the iPhone XS and earlier, will likely have a lot to gain when it comes to camera features and battery life. Apple's older iPhones dating back to the iPhone 6S generation will support iOS 15 when it launches on Sept. 20, but they won't feel nearly as fast and powerful as more recent iPhone models.