What is an iPhone 16 Pro worth in the UK right now?
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max sit at the top of the current iPhone 16 line-up, and pricing reflects it clearly. In Excellent condition, a 128GB iPhone 16 Pro is currently worth up to £550, while the Pro Max reaches up to £640 at 256GB and up to £680 at 1TB. Prices vary meaningfully between recyclers, so comparing before you sell matters more on higher-value models like these than on the standard iPhone 16, where the absolute gap in pounds is smaller even if the percentage difference is similar.
iPhone 16 Pro pricing by model (July 2026)
All prices below are for Excellent condition devices. Good and Faulty condition prices are lower — use our iPhone 16 comparison page to see all grades and the standard iPhone 16 range alongside these.
- iPhone 16 Pro 128GB — up to £550
- iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB — up to £640
- iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB — up to £680
Why the Pro line commands a premium over the standard iPhone 16
The Pro models added the Dynamic Island (before it rolled down to the standard line the following year), an always-on display, ProMotion 120Hz, a 48MP main camera and a considerably better zoom system versus the standard iPhone 16. That gap between standard and Pro models is larger in the recycling market than many people expect, and it's a meaningful reason to check your exact model on GadgetRank rather than assume a figure based on the wider iPhone 16 range as a whole.
If you're deciding whether the Pro's extra capability was worth the original price gap now that you're selling, our iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14 comparison and iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 comparison both cover the same standard-versus-Pro tradeoff at other points in the iPhone range, if you want a broader sense of how consistently that gap holds across generations.
What affects your iPhone 16 Pro price
Storage size. The jump from 256GB to 1TB on the Pro Max carries a real, meaningful premium, and higher storage on the standard Pro similarly fetches more than the base 128GB tier. As with most flagship iPhones, the step between tiers widens rather than narrows at the top end of the range.
Condition. Screen and body wear matter significantly at this price point. A device with no cracks, a healthy battery (80%+ health) and minimal cosmetic wear will fetch noticeably more than one with visible damage. See our battery health checking guide before requesting any quotes, since battery health below the 80% threshold typically moves a device to a lower grading tier regardless of how good it looks cosmetically.
Network lock status. An unlocked iPhone 16 Pro is worth more than a network-locked equivalent, since it opens up to a wider pool of recyclers and buyers on the other side of the sale.
Included accessories. As with most current iPhones, the original box and any unused cable can modestly affect the price with some recyclers, though it matters less here than the storage and condition factors above.
When is the best time to sell an iPhone 16 Pro?
iPhone prices typically drop when Apple announces the next model. The iPhone 17 launched in 2025 and caused the usual price correction on the 16 range; prices have since stabilised through mid-2026. Selling now gives you a reasonable return before the iPhone 18 announcement expected in September 2026 pushes prices down further, following the same pattern our iPhone depreciation curve guide sets out in more detail. Read our full guide on whether to sell your iPhone before the iPhone 18 launch for the fuller reasoning behind this timing.
How to get the best price for your iPhone 16 Pro
Three things determine how much you actually get:
- Which recycler you use — prices vary meaningfully for the same device in the same condition, and the gap tends to widen rather than narrow on Pro-tier models specifically. Always compare before selling.
- Condition grade — be honest when grading; recyclers will reassess on arrival, and a mismatch between what you declared and what arrives typically results in a revised, lower offer.
- Storage size — higher storage commands a real premium, particularly on the Pro Max tier where the jump to 1TB is worth considerably more than the equivalent jump on the standard Pro.
Compare live iPhone 16 Pro prices across all UK recyclers on our iPhone 16 sell comparison page. If you're curious about the mechanics behind why quotes differ so much between companies, our explainer on how phone recycling prices are calculated covers it in full.
Factory reset your device and sign out of iCloud completely before sending it — an account-locked iPhone will be rejected or heavily reduced in price on arrival, regardless of physical condition. Our complete guide to selling your phone safely covers the full pre-sale checklist, including the correct order to back up your data and remove your Apple ID.
Comparing the Pro against the standard iPhone 16
If you're not sure whether your specific model is the Pro, Pro Max or standard iPhone 16, our main iPhone 16 pricing guide covers the whole range side by side, including the standard model's pricing for comparison against the figures on this page.
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