What Every iPhone 16 Is Worth Right Now#
Two years into its life, the iPhone 16 series has hit the resale sweet spot: owners are upgrading in volume, and refurb buyers still pay strongly for it. Here's the full range as of July 2026:
| Model | Top Price (Pristine) | Good Condition* |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | up to £686 | ~£540–£585 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | up to £591 | ~£465–£505 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | up to £481 | ~£380–£410 |
| iPhone 16 | up to £441 | ~£345–£375 |
| iPhone 16e | up to £326 | ~£255–£280 |
*Good = fully working with light everyday wear. Prices move daily — the device pages always show the live figure for your exact storage and condition.
The Two-Generation Rule (Why Timing Matters for You Too)#
iPhone 17 owners get told to sell before September. iPhone 16 owners often assume the deadline doesn't apply to them — their phone is already a generation old, surely the drop already happened?
It didn't finish happening. When the iPhone 18 launches, the 16 series ticks over from "last year's phone" to "two generations old" — a psychological line that matters to used buyers and therefore to the refurbishers who set buyback prices. Historically the second-generation drop is 10–20%, on top of normal monthly depreciation.
On a £686 Pro Max, that's up to £130 for waiting eight weeks. The maths is the same as for 17 owners, just with smaller numbers: if you're going to sell this year, sell before September.
Which iPhone 16 Models Hold Value Best#
- 16 Pro Max — the strongest hold, same reasons as every Pro Max: highest used demand, best condition survival.
- 16 Pro — solid, but watch the storage tier. Base-storage Pros depreciate faster because used buyers of Pro models want space.
- 16 Plus — the quiet bargain for sellers. Fewer were sold, so used supply is thin and prices hold better than the standard 16.
- 16 — high volume both ways; prices are competitive but drop predictably with each launch.
- 16e — the budget model depreciates fastest in percentage terms. If you have one and are upgrading, there's little reward for holding it.
Condition: What Graders Actually Look For#
- Screen — scratches you can feel with a fingernail move you from Pristine to Good; cracks move you to Poor pricing, not to zero.
- Battery health — below ~85% (Settings → Battery) usually caps you at Good regardless of cosmetics.
- Face ID and cameras — any fault here is the difference between "used phone" and "parts donor" pricing. Test before you quote.
- Back glass and frame — chips and dents count against you more than light scratching.
Be honest when you self-grade. Quotes get revised when the device doesn't match the description, and that wastes your time more than anyone's.
How to Sell Your iPhone 16 in 3 Steps#
- Get your instant quote — pick your exact model, storage, and condition. The price locks for 21 days.
- Prepare the phone — back up, factory reset, and remove iCloud. An iCloud-locked phone can't be paid out until you release it remotely.
- Post it free or drop it in — free tracked Royal Mail label anywhere in the UK, or walk into our Swindon shop and leave with same-day payment.
Payment lands by bank transfer the same day the device passes verification.
Selling a Broken iPhone 16?#
Don't bin it and don't assume zero. A 16 Pro Max with a shattered screen still carries hundreds of pounds of working components. Quote it honestly as not-working/damaged and you'll get a real offer — here's how broken-device pricing works.
The Bottom Line#
The iPhone 16 series is worth £326–£686 in the UK today depending on model, and every one of those numbers gets smaller in September. Two minutes gets you a locked 21-day quote: