iPhone 16 Pro Max trade-in value
Sell your iPhone 16 Pro Max
6 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max today, for up to £630 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 £10 (−2%) since 16 September 2026
Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | £556Back Market | £530Argos | £530Argos | £236Back Market |
| 512GB | £583Back Market | £562Back Market | £561Argos | £236Back Market |
| 1TB | £630Back Market | £607Back Market | £582Argos | £200Currys |
What each store pays for an iPhone 16 Pro Max
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £630 (1TB) | £236 | 18 October 2026 |
| Argos | £582 (1TB, Unlocked) | £80 | 18 October 2026 |
| Currys | £575 (1TB, Vodafone) | £200 | 18 October 2026 |
| CeX | £567 (1TB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £550 (1TB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| giffgaff | £526 (512GB, Unlocked) | £158 | 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 Pro Max trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone 16 Pro Max in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | £569 | £530 | −£39 |
| 512GB | £609 | £562 | −£47 |
| 1TB | £640 | £607 | −£33 |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £640 | £630 | −£10 |
| Argos | £582 | £582 | no change |
| Currys | £575 | £575 | no change |
| CeX | £567 | £567 | no change |
| Assurant | £501 | £550 | +£49 |
| giffgaff | £513 | £526 | +£13 |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Compare before you post. The same 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth £405 at one store and £530 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 Pro Max trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone 16 Pro Max worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £630 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max, depending on storage, network and condition. A 256GB unlocked iPhone 16 Pro Max in good condition fetches up to £530 at Argos.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone 16 Pro Max?
In our latest data Back Market publishes the highest working price, £630 for a 1TB 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 Pro Max?
Yes. The best published price for a faulty or cracked iPhone 16 Pro Max is £236 (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 Pro Max?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced in the top condition grade: up to £630 for the 1TB model at Back Market.
Has the iPhone 16 Pro Max trade-in value gone up or down?
Down. The best published price is £630, down £10 (2%) from £640 at our previous update on 16 September 2026.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Yes. For a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max in good condition, 6 stores quote between £405 (CeX) and £530 (Argos) — a £125 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone 16 Pro Max 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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