Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $536 | $496 | $447 | $356 | $261 |
| 256GB | $587 | $543 | $495 | $404 | $271 |
| 512GB | $628 | $581 | $533 | $442 | $309 |
| 1TB | $690 | $638 | $596 | $499 | $333 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $470 | $399 | $352 | $261 | $214 |
| 256GB | $513 | $447 | $399 | $309 | $223 |
| 512GB | $561 | $485 | $437 | $347 | $261 |
| 1TB | $608 | $542 | $494 | $404 | $285 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $276 | $257 | $224 | $134 | $71 |
| 256GB | $323 | $304 | $257 | $166 | $81 |
| 512GB | $371 | $342 | $295 | $204 | $119 |
| 1TB | $418 | $399 | $352 | $261 | $143 |
Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.
Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".
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If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the iPhone 16 Pro right now:
| Channel | What sellers get | Resell range | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct from public (cash) | $257–$496 | $645–$643 | ~$386 |
| Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle) | $257–$496 | $645–$643 | ~$149 |
See the iPhone 16 Pro buying guide for the full spread analysis.
Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.
Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.
Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.
Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the iPhone 16 Pro buying guide for the full inspection checklist.
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