iPhone 16 Plus: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $430 in the United States, HK$4,100 in Hong Kong and £410 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Plus (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$15,000 to NT$19,010 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 16 Plus gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 16 Plus sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 16 Plus ranges from 46.0% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 19.1% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥92,000 | ¥101,000 イオシス 買取 | 46.0% |
| Malaysia | RM 2,425 | - | 44.1% |
| South Korea | ₩790,000 | ₩615,000 민팃 Mintit | 39.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$4,100 | HK$3,300 Tradein852 先達 | 39.1% |
| Canada | $680 | - | 38.9% |
| Singapore | - | $720 Mister Mobile | 37.9% |
| China mainland | CN¥3,600 | - | 36.0% |
| Australia | $755 | $682 CeX | 36.0% |
| United States | $430 | $430 GadgetGone | 35.9% |
| Taiwan | NT$15,800 | NT$15,000 米可手機館 | 35.2% |
| Sweden | - | 5 694 kr HappyPhone | 34.5% |
| United Kingdom | £410 | £305 CeX | 34.2% |
| India | ₹39,000 | ₹55,500 CeX | 33.7% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 399 verkaufen.ch | 33.3% |
| Germany | €480 | €461 MacOnline Ankauf | 33.1% |
| France | €480 | €463 Easy Cash | 32.5% |
| Portugal | - | €471 CeX | 31.4% |
| Poland | - | 1.921 PLN CeX | 30.5% |
| Spain | - | €441 CeX | 30.0% |
| Italy | - | €444 CeX | 29.8% |
| Thailand | - | THB 14,500 BKK APPLE | 29.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,500 | AED 1,200 SellMyPhone.ae | 29.4% |
| Mexico | - | MX$8,800 CeX | 29.3% |
| Ireland | - | €415 CeX | 27.9% |
| Netherlands | - | €348 CeX | 23.5% |
| Austria | - | € 316 eBörse | 21.8% |
| New Zealand | - | $486 Device Repair Guy | 19.1% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 16 Plus?
Your 16 Plus is fine. You want a new phone. You don't need one.
- 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 Plus
- A20 Pro chip, 2 generations newer than your A18.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 27 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 Plus it costs $683 to $769. 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 Plus vs current iPhones
| 16 Plus | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 27 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 Plus get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 16 Plus is still supported.
Can the iPhone 16 Plus run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 16 Plus.
How much is an iPhone 16 Plus worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $430 in the United States, HK$4,100 in Hong Kong and £410 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Plus. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$15,000 to NT$19,010 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 16 · iPhone 16 · iPhone 16 Pro · iPhone 16 Pro Max · iPhone 16 Pro
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · 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.