Refurbished iPhone 16
A tested & certified iPhone 16 from £500 — fully tested and honestly graded. The same phone as new, for a fraction of the price.
1 iPhone 16 option in stock
Apple iPhone 16
Should you buy an iPhone 16 in 2026?
At 2 years old the iPhone 16 sits in the sweet spot: the steepest depreciation has already happened, it runs the latest software without compromise, and it has years of updates ahead. This is the age we recommend most buyers target.
Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 16 released in 2024 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2030–2031.
CeX sell the same iPhone 16 at £600 today. Ours starts at £500 — a saving of £100 (17%) on the same storage and the same condition grade. (CeX price checked 28 October 2026.)
Own one already? An iPhone 16 screen replacement is a fixed £85 and a new battery £70 (full iPhone 16 repair price list). Upgrading instead? We pay up to £485 for an iPhone 16 — get a trade-in quote.
iPhone 16 at a glance
- UK release
- September 2024
- Age
- 2 years
- CeX price today
- £600
- Ours from
- £500
- Updates expected
- to ~2030
- Storage options
- 128GB
- Grades in stock
- Good
- Trade-in up to
- £485
- Screen repair
- £85
- Battery repair
- £70
- Display
- 6.1" OLED, 60Hz
- Chip
- A18
- Camera
- 48MP fusion + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery
- Up to 22h video
Buying a pre-owned iPhone 16: what to know
Every iPhone 16 we sell is put through a full diagnostic — screen, cameras, speakers, charging, biometrics and battery — then graded honestly as Like New or Good so the price reflects exactly what you receive. There are no surprises on arrival and no vague “fully working” claims hiding a tired battery.
Battery health is stated on each listing above (what the percentage means). If you'd rather keep your current iPhone 16 running, a battery or screen repair is often the smarter spend — get a fixed-price repair quote in seconds. Upgrading? Our trade-in portal turns your old device into instant credit.
New to buying pre-owned? Our 8-point buying checklist covers everything worth checking first.
Common questions
How much is a refurbished iPhone 16?+
A tested & certified iPhone 16 starts from £500 at Optimise Marketplace — £100 (17%) less than CeX charge for the same one (£600, checked 28 October 2026). The exact price depends on storage (128GB), colour and condition grade. Every one includes a 12-month warranty, free insured UK delivery and 30-day returns.
How old is the iPhone 16?+
The iPhone 16 went on sale in the UK in September 2024, making it 2 years old. Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 16 released in 2024 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2030–2031.
Will the iPhone 16 still get software updates?+
Yes. Based on the maker's stated policy and track record, the iPhone 16 should keep receiving updates until around 2030, so it is safe for banking apps, security patches and new features for the foreseeable future.
What does an iPhone 16 repair cost if I damage it?+
Our fixed prices for the iPhone 16 are £85 for a screen replacement and £70 for a new battery, usually done the same day in Batley. Accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty, but it's inexpensive to put right.
How much is my old iPhone 16 worth?+
We currently pay up to £485 cash for an iPhone 16 in Like New condition, with lower grades priced honestly. Get an instant quote on our trade-in page — the price is locked for 7 days.
Is a refurbished iPhone 16 worth buying?+
Yes — though "refurbished" is not quite the right word for ours. Nothing has been rebuilt or modified: these are pre-owned handsets with 100% original parts, tested and graded. A iPhone 16 bought this way performs identically to new at a significant saving. Each device is inspected and function-tested by us, graded honestly and comes with a 12-month warranty (covering hardware faults in normal use) plus 30-day returns.
Is the iPhone 16 unlocked?+
Our iPhone 16 stock is sold unlocked unless clearly stated otherwise, so it works with any UK network and with eSIM plans.
What battery health does the iPhone 16 have?+
Battery health is listed on every individual iPhone 16 listing, so you know before you buy. Every pre-owned phone we sell has at least 85% battery health, Like New and Good alike.
Compare the iPhone 16
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