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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Models at Lower Prices

Apple today began selling certified refurbished iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models on its online store in the U.S., with prices discounted by 12% to 22% compared to Apple's current or former pricing for the devices.

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Here were Apple's starting prices when the devices launched in September 2024:

  • iPhone 16: $799
  • iPhone 16 Plus: $899
  • iPhone 16 Pro: $999
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199

Apple has since lowered its starting prices for new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, which remain available as previous-generation options:

  • iPhone 16: $699
  • iPhone 16 Plus: $799

Finally, here are Apple's starting prices for the refurbished models:

  • iPhone 16: $619
  • iPhone 16 Plus: $699
  • iPhone 16 Pro: $759
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: $929

The refurbished iPhone 16 lineup is also rolling out on Apple's online store in Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and select other countries, but not every model is available in every country yet.

Apple's refurbished iPhones are unlocked, and they come with a new battery, a new outer shell, and a plain box with a USB-C cable. The devices are also covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty, and they are eligible for extended AppleCare+ or AppleCare One coverage. Apple says its refurbished products are thoroughly cleaned and tested, and generally they are virtually indistinguishable from brand new devices.

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, up from the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. Other new features included a Camera Control button, an A18 Pro chip optimized for Apple Intelligence, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, support for 4K at 120 FPS video recording, longer battery life, faster charging over MagSafe, and improved microphones.

The lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus also have a Camera Control and Apple Intelligence.

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Top Rated Comments

sw1tcher Avatar
10 months ago
A refurbished iPhone 16 for $619 makes the iPhone 16e for $599 look like an even worse deal than before.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
The Cockney Rebel Avatar
10 months ago
I preferred the aesthetics of my 16PM to my 17PM.

But, these prices would make it difficult to choose a 16 over the current 17 models.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
avanpelt Avatar
10 months ago
As an owner of a 13 Pro, I have no desire to upgrade to anything other than the 17 Pro solely on the basis of thermals.

From everything I've read, the 14, 15, and 16 lines still suffered from what I think is the biggest problem with my 13 Pro. Take it outside on a sunny day and watch the screen brightness steadily decrease until the screen becomes barely readable in sunlight as iOS attempts to prevent the phone from overheating.

It seems like Apple finally addressed that issue with the 17 Pro line.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Westside guy Avatar
10 months ago

Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Models at Lower Prices
Well, that's certainly better than selling them for higher prices...
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
the 12th Doctor Avatar
10 months ago
Don’t discount those used repurposed phones too much. Tim Apple needs to cash out $40mil in stocks soon.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
10 months ago

Just remember Walmart is selling the iPhone 16e for $299 and my understanding is you need to buy two months of service then you can unlock it and use it on any carrier. :rolleyes:
The FCC recently allowed to Verizon change their unlock policy from 60 days to 1 year.

That $299 iPhone 16e from Walmart will now require 1 year of paid and active service from Straight Talk

Cheapest Straight Talk plan is $35 (Bronze).

Total is now [$299 + ($35 x 12)] = $719

https://9to5google.com/2026/01/27/verizon-device-unlock-policy-update/

Following FCC changes, Verizon has announced an updated device unlocking policy, with the carrier no longer automatically unlocking devices, and implementing a 365-day unlock policy on prepaid devices.

Verizon’s previous device unlock policy would require your phone to be locked to Verizon’s network for “60 days after purchase,” or after activiation depending on where you purchase. After that 60-day period, the phone would be automatically unlocked, allowing it to be used on other networks. Prepaid had the same 60-day period, but with the requirement of “60 days of paid service.”

Earlier this month, Verizon carriers such as Visible, Total Wireless, and others moved from a 60-day policy to a 365-day policy, a big shift fueled by a restriction that the FCC lifted.

Now, Verizon itself is making a change.

As of today, January 27, Verizon has updated its device unlock policy to an indefinite amount of time. Specifically, Verizon says that devices “will be unlocked when purchased at full retail price or if the device financing agreement balance is paid in full.” In short, Verizon will unlock your device when you’ve fully paid for it. That seems fair, but it is a shift from the prior 60-day policy. There is an asterisk if you purchased a device using a Verizon gift card at any time.

As for Verizon Prepaid, devices will have the same 365-day policy as Verizon’s smaller carriers. You’ll need to wait a full year after purchase and have service active for the whole 365 days.

Verizon says:

Devices purchased from us will remain locked to the network until the completion of 365 days of paid and active service. After 365 days of paid and active service, we will automatically remove the lock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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