iPhone 16 Pro: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $510 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £550 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Pro (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$18,500 to NT$24,050 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 16 Pro gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 16 Pro sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 16 Pro ranges from 55.5% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Malaysia to 22.6% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | RM 3,050 | - | 55.5% |
| Japan | ¥119,000 | ¥116,000 イオシス 買取 | 54.1% |
| Canada | $915 | $625 GizmoGrind | 52.3% |
| Hong Kong | HK$5,100 | HK$4,000 Tradein852 先達 | 48.6% |
| South Korea | ₩940,000 | ₩774,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 47.2% |
| Taiwan | NT$20,900 | NT$18,500 米可手機館 | 46.5% |
| United Kingdom | £550 | £413 CeX | 45.9% |
| Germany | €660 | €518 MacOnline Ankauf | 45.5% |
| Australia | $955 | $737 CeX | 45.5% |
| India | ₹57,000 | ₹75,000 CeX | 45.5% |
| France | €660 | €544 Easy Cash | 44.6% |
| United States | $510 | $455 GadgetGone | 42.5% |
| China mainland | CN¥4,200 | - | 42.0% |
| Spain | - | €603 CeX | 41.0% |
| Sweden | - | 6 757 kr HappyPhone | 41.0% |
| Singapore | - | $760 Mister Mobile | 40.0% |
| Poland | - | 2.457 PLN CeX | 39.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 458 verkaufen.ch | 38.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,920 | AED 1,400 SellMyPhone.ae | 37.7% |
| Portugal | - | €516 CeX | 34.4% |
| Mexico | - | MX$9,762 CeX | 32.5% |
| Thailand | - | THB 15,700 BKK APPLE | 32.1% |
| Italy | - | €468 CeX | 31.4% |
| Ireland | - | €464 CeX | 31.2% |
| Austria | - | € 402 eBörse | 27.7% |
| Netherlands | - | €376 CeX | 25.4% |
| New Zealand | - | $576 Device Repair Guy | 22.6% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 16 Pro?
Your 16 Pro is fine. You want a new phone. You don't need one.
- Your phone still sells for about 46% 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 Pro
- A20 Pro chip, 2 generations newer than your A18 Pro.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 27 on yours (both with a new battery).
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 16 Pro it costs $653 to $744. 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 Pro vs current iPhones
| 16 Pro | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 Pro | 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 | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 16 Pro get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 16 Pro is still supported.
Can the iPhone 16 Pro run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 16 Pro.
How much is an iPhone 16 Pro worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $510 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £550 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Pro. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$18,500 to NT$24,050 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 16 Plus · iPhone 16 · iPhone 16 Plus · iPhone 16 Pro Max · iPhone 16 Pro Max
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.