iPhone 16: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $430 in the United States, HK$3,800 in Hong Kong and £410 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$14,000 to NT$18,050 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 16 gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 16 sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 16 ranges from 43.2% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 20.9% in the Netherlands.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥92,000 | ¥95,000 イオシス 買取 | 43.2% |
| Malaysia | RM 2,250 | - | 40.9% |
| Canada | $660 | $569 GizmoGrind | 37.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$3,800 | HK$3,100 收機王 | 36.2% |
| South Korea | ₩720,000 | ₩682,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 36.2% |
| Australia | $755 | $632 CeX | 36.0% |
| United States | $430 | $375 GadgetGone | 35.9% |
| Singapore | - | $660 Mister Mobile | 34.8% |
| United Kingdom | £410 | £324 CeX | 34.2% |
| Taiwan | NT$15,100 | NT$14,000 米可手機館 | 33.6% |
| Sweden | - | 5 487 kr HappyPhone | 33.3% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 392 verkaufen.ch | 32.7% |
| France | €460 | €470 Easy Cash | 31.8% |
| Germany | €460 | €447 MacOnline Ankauf | 31.7% |
| China mainland | CN¥3,150 | - | 31.5% |
| India | ₹39,000 | ₹49,500 CeX | 30.0% |
| Poland | - | 1.858 PLN CeX | 29.5% |
| Spain | - | €427 CeX | 29.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,480 | AED 1,000 SellMyPhone.ae | 29.0% |
| Portugal | - | €423 CeX | 28.2% |
| Italy | - | €420 CeX | 28.2% |
| Thailand | - | THB 13,600 BKK APPLE | 27.8% |
| Ireland | - | €396 CeX | 26.6% |
| Mexico | - | MX$7,975 CeX | 26.6% |
| New Zealand | - | $549 Device Repair Guy | 21.5% |
| Austria | - | € 309 eBörse | 21.3% |
| Netherlands | - | €309 CeX | 20.9% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 16?
Your 16 is fine. You want a new phone. You don't need one.
- At 2 years old, it is still well inside Apple's update window.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 16
- A20 Pro chip, 2 generations newer than your A18.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 22 on yours (both with a new battery).
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- A telephoto lens, which your phone does not have.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 16 it costs $749 to $824. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
If the battery is the problem, a battery replacement at an Apple Store or authorised repair shop costs far less than a new phone.
iPhone 16 vs current iPhones
| 16 | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 22 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 16 get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 16 is still supported.
Can the iPhone 16 run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 16.
How much is an iPhone 16 worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $430 in the United States, HK$3,800 in Hong Kong and £410 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$14,000 to NT$18,050 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 15 Pro Max · iPhone 16 Plus · iPhone 16 Pro · iPhone 16 Pro Max · iPhone 16 Plus
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Canada · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.