iPhone 16 trade-in value
Sell your iPhone 16
6 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone 16 today, for up to £484 in cash. Whether you want to sell it, trade it in or recycle it, here is what each store publishes, side by side.
trending_down Down £22 (−4%) since 16 September 2026
Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPhone 16 trade-in value by storage and condition
The highest price any store publishes for each combination, with the store that pays it. Prices are for an unlocked device.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Faulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | £388Back Market | £352Back Market | £324Back Market | £119Back Market |
| 256GB | £405CeX | £387Back Market | £328Back Market | £130Back Market |
| 512GB | £484Back Market | £418CeX | £399Back Market | £130Currys |
What each store pays for an iPhone 16
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £484 (512GB) | £130 | 18 October 2026 |
| CeX | £459 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £355 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Argos | £336 (512GB, Unlocked) | £80 | 18 October 2026 |
| Currys | £335 (512GB, Vodafone) | £130 | 18 October 2026 |
| giffgaff | £332 (512GB, Unlocked) | £100 | 18 October 2026 |
CeX figures are cash; its store-credit offer is higher. Argos, Assurant and Currys publish one "fully working" price for every working condition. How we compare.
How the iPhone 16 trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone 16 in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | £385 | £352 | −£33 |
| 256GB | £414 | £387 | −£27 |
| 512GB | £506 | £418 | −£88 |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £506 | £484 | −£22 |
| CeX | £418 | £459 | +£41 |
| Assurant | £326 | £355 | +£29 |
| Argos | £336 | £336 | no change |
| Currys | £335 | £335 | no change |
| giffgaff | £328 | £332 | +£4 |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone 16
- Compare before you post. The same 128GB iPhone 16 is worth £268 at one store and £352 at another.
- Grade it honestly. Every store inspects the device; if it is worse than described you get a lower revised offer.
- Turn off Find My first. An Activation-Locked iPhone is rejected or returned. Our preparation checklist covers every step.
- Check if it is unlocked. Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock should read “No SIM restrictions”. Why it matters.
iPhone 16 trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone 16 worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £484 for an iPhone 16, depending on storage, network and condition. A 128GB unlocked iPhone 16 in good condition fetches up to £352 at Back Market.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone 16?
In our latest data Back Market publishes the highest working price, £484 for a 512GB model. The best store can change by storage and condition, so check the table for your configuration.
Can I sell or recycle a broken iPhone 16?
Yes. The best published price for a faulty or cracked iPhone 16 is £130 (256GB, Back Market). Faulty prices assume the worst case the store lists — if less is wrong with yours, the store may pay more.
Can I sell a brand-new or sealed iPhone 16?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone 16 is priced in the top condition grade: up to £484 for the 512GB model at Back Market.
Has the iPhone 16 trade-in value gone up or down?
Down. The best published price is £484, down £22 (4%) from £506 at our previous update on 16 September 2026.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone 16?
Yes. For a 128GB iPhone 16 in good condition, 6 stores quote between £268 (giffgaff) and £352 (Back Market) — a £84 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone 16 get less?
At some stores, yes. CeX typically pays less for a handset locked to EE, O2, Vodafone or another network, while Currys quotes the same price either way and Back Market does not ask. The table above shows unlocked prices; the full comparison lets you pick your network.
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