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Updated with results as of October, 2023

=====iPhone Comparison=====
Given that I currently have an iPhone SE 2016, and I'm interested in upgrading, what iPhone upgrade options are there and how do they match up?  
===My Requirements===
I'm looking for:
  * 128GB phone
  * Unlocked
  * Refurbished is OK (excellent condition)
Prices are as of 7/23/2023.

===Findings===
^feature^SE 2016 gen 1^12 mini         ^12         ^y
|display|4"          |5.4"            |6.1"            |y
|resol  |1136×640×326|2340×1080×476 HDR|2352×1170×460 HDR|y
|Contrast|800:1.     |  2,000,000:1   ||y
|chip   |A9          |  A14           ||y
|authent|touch ID    |  Face ID       ||y
|Cellular|4G         |  5G            ||y
|waterpr|n/a         |  IP68 6m 30min  ||y
|touch  |-           |  haptic.       ||y
|Brightness|500 nits |  625 - 1200 nits  ||y
|sizeHWD"|4.9×2.3×0.3|5.2×2.5×0.3     |5.8×2.8×0.3     |y
|weight |113g/4oz    |135g/4.8oz      |164g/5.8oz      |y
|cam    |12MP main   |  Dual 12MP wide & ultra  ||y
|cam    |f/2.2 5x dig|. main f/1.6 ultra wide f/2.4  ||y
|cam    |    -       |  night mode    ||y
|stabilization |  -  |  optical       ||y 
|NFC    |  yes       |  yes w/reader  ||y
|vid play|13hr       |15hr            |17hr            |y 
|audio play|50hr     |50hr            |65hr            |y
|3.5mmPlug|  yes     |  no            ||y
|connector|  lightning   |||y
|charging|USB        |  USB, MagSafe, Qi  ||y
|fast chg|   -       |  50% 30min w/20W adapter   ||y
|SIM     |Nano       |  Dual SIM, Nano-SIM and eSIM  ||y
|retail $|           |                |             |  
|refurb $|           |  Blk 317; Blu 319  |  Blk 381; Grn 381 |
^feature^SE 2016 gen 1^12 mini         ^12         ^y

==Comments==
  * Face ID uses 3D facial recognition.
  * Haptic touch means it's pressure sensitive (push harder has results)
  * NFC means Apple Pay possible; w/reader means it can read cards
  * If no 3.5mm plug then need to use either lightning connector or Bluetooth to headset
  * Several of the phones are not available to purchase new, only option is refurbished.
  * I'm using https://backmarket.com for refurbished options.
===Conclusion===
Based on the balance between price and features, I picked an iPhone 12 Mini purchased refurbished from BackMarket.