How to get the new emojis?

Then install iOS 15.4.

• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.5

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 13, you can update to 15.4

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using WiFi -

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Update using your computer -

Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support