Short answer
Get the iPhone 15 Pro for the better screen and camera: a 120Hz ProMotion display (the iPhone 16's is 60Hz), an always-on display, a 3× telephoto lens and a titanium body. Get the iPhone 16 if you want the newer A18 chip, the Camera Control button and a lighter phone. Both get Apple Intelligence, both use USB-C, and battery life is close (up to 23 hours of video on the 15 Pro, 22 on the 16).
With us, the 15 Pro starts at $465 and the iPhone 16 at $445 (Value line).
Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro
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Refurbished iPhone 16
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At a glance
| 15 Pro | iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.1 in, 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1 in, 60Hz |
| Always-on display | Yes | No |
| Zoom | 3× telephoto | 2× (main camera) |
| Body | Titanium | Aluminum |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A18 |
| Camera button | No | Yes |
| Battery (video) | up to 23 hrs | up to 22 hrs |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 187 g | 170 g |
| Our price from | $465 | $445 (Value line) |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the 15 Pro if…
- you take a lot of photos and want 3× zoom
- you want the smoother 120Hz screen
- you'd like a Pro for close to the price of a newer standard model
Pick the iPhone 16 if…
- you want the newest chip in this pair
- you'd use the Camera Control button
- you want a lighter phone
You own it
It's yours
You own the phone outright. There's no contract and nothing to hand back.
Sell it back when you want
After 1 year, 2 years or never. We'll always make you an offer.
Unlike a lease
With a lease or upgrade plan you return the phone and never own it.
Pro features or a newer phone?
This is the most common question we get about these two. The 15 Pro is the older phone but the higher model: its screen is smoother, it stays on dimmed on the lock screen, and its telephoto lens gives real 3× zoom. The iPhone 16 is a year newer with the A18 chip and Camera Control. Day to day both feel fast, both get Apple Intelligence and battery life is about the same. If the camera and screen matter to you, pick the 15 Pro. Every listing shows the phone's grade and measured battery band before you buy.
Which grade should you get?
| Price from | 15 Pro | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumExcellent with battery health 90% or more | $540 | — |
| ExcellentLooks close to new | $500 | — |
| GoodLight marks you only see in direct light | $515 | — |
| FairVisible wear, everything works | $465 | — |
| ValueOne named issue, shown on the listing (for example No Face ID) | $390 | $445 |
Every phone is tested, unlocked and has its battery health listed before you buy. How we grade
Common questions
Is the iPhone 15 Pro better than the iPhone 16?
For the screen and camera, yes: the 15 Pro has a 120Hz ProMotion display, an always-on display and a 3× telephoto lens, which the iPhone 16 doesn't have. The iPhone 16 has the newer A18 chip and the Camera Control button. Both get Apple Intelligence.
Should I get the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 16?
Pick the 15 Pro if you care about photos, zoom and a smoother screen. Pick the iPhone 16 if you want the newer chip, Camera Control and a lighter phone (170 g against 187 g).
Which has better battery life, the 15 Pro or the 16?
They are close: Apple rates the 15 Pro for up to 23 hours of video and the iPhone 16 for up to 22. On a used phone the battery's health matters more, and every listing shows its measured band.
How much is a used iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16?
With us, the 15 Pro starts at $465 and the iPhone 16 at $445 (Value line). Prices update every night and depend on grade, storage and battery health.
Do both get Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Both have 8 GB of memory and get Apple Intelligence.
Do both use USB-C?
Yes. Both charge with USB-C.
Can I sell it back to you later?
Yes. Whenever you want, we'll make you an offer. You can also trade in your current phone when you buy: you get an offer on the product page and we send a free shipping label.
Is it unlocked, and is there a warranty?
Every phone is unlocked, comes with a 12-month warranty and can be returned within 30 days.