Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $485 | $432 | $404 | $356 | $204 |
| 256GB | $518 | $470 | $442 | $394 | $242 |
| 512GB | $565 | $504 | $475 | $428 | $280 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $423 | $314 | $276 | $214 | $157 |
| 256GB | $470 | $339 | $299 | $252 | $195 |
| 512GB | $518 | $385 | $347 | $285 | $233 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $261 | $214 | $193 | $116 | $58 |
| 256GB | $295 | $238 | $212 | $133 | $64 |
| 512GB | $342 | $276 | $238 | $166 | $90 |
Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.
Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".
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If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the iPhone 16 Plus right now:
| Channel | What sellers get | Resell range | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct from public (cash) | $214–$432 | $562–$582 | ~$368 |
| Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle) | $214–$432 | $562–$582 | ~$130 |
See the iPhone 16 Plus buying guide for the full spread analysis.
Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.
Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.
Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.
Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the iPhone 16 Plus buying guide for the full inspection checklist.
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