iPhone SE (2016) trade-in value
Sell your iPhone SE (2016)
2 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone SE (2016) today, for up to £36 in cash. Whether you want to sell it, trade it in or recycle it, here is what each store publishes, side by side.
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Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPhone SE (2016) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16GB | £24CeX | £18CeX | £14CeX | — |
| 32GB | £26CeX | £19CeX | £16CeX | — |
| 64GB | £29CeX | £23CeX | £19CeX | — |
| 128GB | £36CeX | £31CeX | £26CeX | — |
What each store pays for an iPhone SE (2016)
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £36 (128GB, EE) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £12 (128GB, Unlocked) | — | 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 SE (2016) trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone SE (2016) in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16GB | £18 | £18 | no change |
| 32GB | £19 | £19 | no change |
| 64GB | £23 | £23 | no change |
| 128GB | £31 | £31 | no change |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £36 | £36 | no change |
| Assurant | £12 | £12 | no change |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone SE (2016)
- Compare before you post. The same 16GB iPhone SE (2016) is worth £3 at one store and £18 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 SE (2016) trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone SE (2016) worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £36 for an iPhone SE (2016), depending on storage, network and condition. A 16GB unlocked iPhone SE (2016) in good condition fetches up to £18 at CeX.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone SE (2016)?
In our latest data CeX publishes the highest working price, £36 for a 128GB 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 SE (2016)?
None of the stores we track publishes a faulty price for the iPhone SE (2016) at the moment, so a broken one is best quoted directly with a repair or recycling service.
Can I sell a brand-new or sealed iPhone SE (2016)?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone SE (2016) is priced in the top condition grade: up to £36 for the 128GB model at CeX.
Has the iPhone SE (2016) trade-in value gone up or down?
It is unchanged since our previous update on 16 September 2026: the best published price is still £36.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone SE (2016)?
Yes. For a 16GB iPhone SE (2016) in good condition, 2 stores quote between £3 (Assurant) and £18 (CeX) — a £15 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone SE (2016) 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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