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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?

I'm looking for:

Same or similar size to my iPhone SE (I don't want a real large phone, as I have an iPad Mini to use and don't need a huge phone)
128GB phone
Unlocked
Refurbished is OK (excellent condition)

Prices are as of 3/1/2023.

feature	SE 2016	SE 3gen/2022	12 mini	13 mini	6s
display	4“	4.7”	5.4“	5.4”	4.7
resol	1136×640×326	1334×750×326	2340×1080×476	2340×1080×476	1334×750×326
chip	A9	A15	A14	A15	A9
authent	touch ID	touch ID	Face ID	Face ID	touch ID
waterpr	n/a	IP67 1m 30min	IP68 6m 30min	IP68 6m 30min	-
touch	-	haptic	haptic	haptic	3D
sizeHWD“	4.9×2.3×0.3	5.5×2.7×0.3	5.2×2.5×0.3	5.2×2.5×0.3	5.4×2.6×.3
weight	113g/4oz	144g/5.1oz	135g/4.8oz	141g/5oz	143g/5oz
cam	12MP wide	12MP wide	12MP wide & ultra	12MP wide & ultra	12MP
cam	f/2.2 5x dig	f/1.8 5x dig	f/1.6 & f/2.4	f/1.6 & f/2.4	f/2.2
cam	-	-	night mode	night mode	-
stabilization	-	optical	optical	optical	-
NFC	yes	yes w/reader	yes w/reader	yes w/reader	yes
vid play			15hr	17hr	11hr
3.5mmPlug	yes	yes	no	no	yes
connectr	lightning	lightning	lightning	lightning	lightning
charging	USB	USB, Qi	USB, MagSafe, Qi	USB, MagSafe, Qi	USB
fast chg	-	50% 30min 20W	50% 30min 20W	50% 30min 20W	-
SIM	Nano	Nano and eSIM	Nano and eSIM	2×eSIM or Nano&eSIM	Nano
retail $		429		599
refurb $	32GB $77	185 (2020)	363	483	170 (just good condition)

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.

Based on the balance between price and features, I am aiming for an iPhone 12 mini.