iPhone 16 Pro Max: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $610 in the United States, HK$5,750 in Hong Kong and £615 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Pro Max (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$24,500 to NT$29,500 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 16 Pro Max gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 16 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 16 Pro Max ranges from 64.1% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 24.4% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥129,000 | ¥141,000 イオシス 買取 | 64.1% |
| South Korea | ₩1,060,000 | ₩1,244,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 62.5% |
| Malaysia | RM 3,250 | - | 59.1% |
| Canada | $1,020 | $835 GizmoGrind | 58.3% |
| Hong Kong | HK$5,750 | HK$5,700 Tradein852 先達 | 54.8% |
| Taiwan | NT$23,500 | NT$24,500 米可手機館 | 54.6% |
| India | ₹62,000 | ₹87,700 CeX | 53.2% |
| United Kingdom | £615 | £499 CeX | 51.3% |
| China mainland | CN¥5,100 | - | 51.0% |
| United States | $610 | $600 GadgetGone | 50.9% |
| Australia | $1,045 | $911 CeX | 49.8% |
| Singapore | - | $940 Mister Mobile | 49.5% |
| Germany | €700 | €603 MacOnline Ankauf | 48.3% |
| Sweden | - | 7 859 kr HappyPhone | 47.6% |
| France | €700 | €622 Easy Cash | 47.3% |
| Spain | - | €686 CeX | 46.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 2,220 | AED 1,900 SellMyPhone.ae | 43.5% |
| Poland | - | 2.740 PLN CeX | 43.5% |
| Thailand | - | THB 20,800 BKK APPLE | 42.5% |
| Portugal | - | €630 CeX | 42.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 495 verkaufen.ch | 41.3% |
| Ireland | - | €553 CeX | 37.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$11,000 CeX | 36.7% |
| Italy | - | €540 CeX | 36.3% |
| Austria | - | € 481 eBörse | 33.2% |
| Netherlands | - | €490 CeX | 33.1% |
| New Zealand | - | $621 Device Repair Guy | 24.4% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Your 16 Pro Max is fine. You want a new phone. You don't need one.
- Your phone still sells for about 60% 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.
- Battery life on paper is close: 33 hours on yours, 36 on the iPhone 18 Pro.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 2 generations newer than your A18 Pro.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 33 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 Max it costs $479 to $599. 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 Max vs current iPhones
| 16 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 Pro | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 33 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 Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 16 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 16 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
How much is an iPhone 16 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $610 in the United States, HK$5,750 in Hong Kong and £615 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16 Pro Max. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$24,500 to NT$29,500 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 16 Pro · iPhone 16 · iPhone 16 Plus · iPhone 16 Pro · iPhone 16e
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.