iPhone 16e trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $270 in the United States, HK$2,650 in Hong Kong and £315 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16e (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$9,000 to NT$11,110 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 16e gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 16e sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 16e ranges from 36.9% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 13.7% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥76,000 | ¥81,000 イオシス 買取 | 36.9% |
| Singapore | - | $550 Mister Mobile | 29.0% |
| Taiwan | NT$12,600 | NT$9,000 米可手機館 | 28.1% |
| South Korea | ₩470,000 | ₩537,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 27.0% |
| Canada | $470 | - | 26.9% |
| Malaysia | RM 1,450 | - | 26.4% |
| United Kingdom | £315 | £267 CeX | 26.3% |
| Australia | $550 | $423 CeX | 26.2% |
| China mainland | CN¥2,550 | - | 25.5% |
| Hong Kong | HK$2,650 | - | 25.2% |
| Germany | €355 | €312 MacOnline Ankauf | 24.5% |
| France | €355 | €271 Easy Cash | 24.0% |
| Mexico | - | MX$6,820 CeX | 22.7% |
| United States | $270 | $236 GadgetGone | 22.5% |
| Sweden | - | 3 456 kr HappyPhone | 21.0% |
| India | ₹27,000 | ₹34,300 CeX | 20.8% |
| Spain | - | €299 CeX | 20.4% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 243 verkaufen.ch | 20.3% |
| Portugal | - | €300 CeX | 20.0% |
| Poland | - | 1.260 PLN CeX | 20.0% |
| Ireland | - | €294 CeX | 19.7% |
| Italy | - | €291 CeX | 19.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 960 | AED 550 SellMyPhone.ae | 18.8% |
| New Zealand | - | $423 Device Repair Guy | 16.6% |
| Netherlands | - | €236 CeX | 16.0% |
| Austria | - | € 198 eBörse | 13.7% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 16e at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $892 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your 16e is basically new. Keep your money.
- It is only a year old. One chip generation is hard to notice in daily use.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 16e
- A20 Pro chip, 2 generations newer than your A18.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 26 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 16e it costs $892 to $963. 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 16e vs current iPhones
| 16e | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 26 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 16e get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 16e is still supported.
Can the iPhone 16e run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 16e.
How much is an iPhone 16e worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $270 in the United States, HK$2,650 in Hong Kong and £315 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 16e. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$9,000 to NT$11,110 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e trade-in value in the US: up to $270 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone 16e in the UK: up to £315 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 16e resale value in India: up to ₹34,300 (CeX)
- iPhone 16e trade-in price in Australia: up to $550 (Apple Trade In)
More
iPhone 16 Pro Max · iPhone 17 · iPhone Air · iPhone 17 Pro · iPhone 17 Pro Max · iPhone 17
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Germany · 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.