iPhone 16 trade-in and resale value
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, 2 Nov 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$12,630 to NT$16,500 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 20.2% in Austria.
| 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 Tradein852 先達 | 36.2% |
| South Korea | ₩720,000 | ₩653,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 36.2% |
| Australia | $755 | $632 CeX | 36.0% |
| United States | $430 | $396 GadgetGone | 35.9% |
| Singapore | - | $670 Mister Mobile | 35.3% |
| United Kingdom | £410 | £297 CeX | 34.2% |
| Taiwan | NT$15,100 | NT$12,630 傑昇通信 | 33.6% |
| Sweden | - | 5 487 kr HappyPhone | 33.3% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 391 verkaufen.ch | 32.6% |
| Germany | €460 | €447 MacOnline Ankauf | 31.7% |
| China mainland | CN¥3,150 | - | 31.5% |
| France | €460 | €396 Easy Cash | 31.1% |
| Poland | - | 1.858 PLN CeX | 29.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,480 | AED 1,000 SellMyPhone.ae | 29.0% |
| Italy | - | €420 CeX | 28.2% |
| Spain | - | €399 CeX | 27.2% |
| Portugal | - | €399 CeX | 26.6% |
| Ireland | - | €396 CeX | 26.6% |
| Mexico | - | MX$7,975 CeX | 26.6% |
| India | ₹39,000 | ₹40,900 CeX | 24.8% |
| Thailand | - | THB 11,900 BKK APPLE | 24.3% |
| New Zealand | - | $549 Device Repair Guy | 21.5% |
| Netherlands | - | €309 CeX | 20.9% |
| Austria | - | € 293 eBörse | 20.2% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 16 at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $684 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your 16 still does the job. The 18 Pro is a nice-to-have.
- Your phone still sells for about 43% of the new one's price. That share drops every year you wait.
- 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 $684 to $803. 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$12,630 to NT$16,500 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 trade-in value in the US: up to $430 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone 16 in the UK: up to £410 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 16 resale value in India: up to ₹40,900 (CeX)
- iPhone 16 trade-in price in Australia: up to $755 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 16 trade-in value in Canada: up to $660 (Apple Trade In)
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 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.