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iPhone 16 Pro vs 16 Pro Max: which used one should you buy?

Short answer

Get the 16 Pro if you want a phone that fits one hand. Get the 16 Pro Max if battery life and a big screen matter most. The two have the same chip and the same cameras.

With us, the 16 Pro starts at $460 and the 16 Pro Max at $555.

iPhone 16 Profrom $460 · 301 in stock
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At a glance

16 Pro 16 Pro Max
Screen 6.3 in 6.9 in
Battery (video) up to 27 hrs up to 33 hrs
Weight 199 g 227 g
Chip A18 Pro A18 Pro
Cameras 48MP main, 5× zoom 48MP main, 5× zoom
Storage 128 GB to 1 TB 256 GB to 1 TB
Our price from $460 $555

Which one is right for you?

Pick the 16 Pro if…

  • you want to use it one-handed
  • it lives in a small pocket
  • you want the lowest price for a Pro

Pick the 16 Pro Max if…

  • you watch a lot of video or read on it
  • you want the phone to last a heavy day
  • you'd rather have 256 GB as standard

What it really costs you

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.

256 GB · Excellent 16 Pro 16 Pro Max
You pay today $685 $735
We buy it back after 1 year (estimate) − $325 − $375
Net cost, 1 year $360 ≈ $30/mo $360 ≈ $30/mo
We buy it back after 2 years (estimate) − $255 − $285
Net cost, 2 years $430 ≈ $18/mo $450 ≈ $19/mo

Sell either back after a year and they cost you about the same: $360 for the 16 Pro, $360 for the 16 Pro Max.

Sell it back after two years and the 16 Pro Max costs you $20 more than the 16 Pro.

Estimate based on what we pay today for the same phone one or two years older, in Good condition. Your actual offer depends on its condition when you send it in. Prices update every night.

Is the Pro Max worth paying more?

For most people it comes down to battery. The Pro Max runs about six hours longer on video. If you end most days under 30%, that's the upgrade you'll notice. Speed and camera quality are the same on both.

Battery health on phones we have now

16 Pro
84%
16 Pro Max
92%

Share of phones in stock with battery health of 90% or higher.

Which grade should you get?

Price from 16 Pro 16 Pro Max
ExcellentLooks close to new $615 $735
GoodLight marks you only see in direct light $555 $695
FairVisible wear, everything works $495 $590
ValueOne named issue, shown on the listing (for example No Face ID) $460 $555

Every phone is tested, unlocked and has its battery health listed before you buy. How we grade

Common questions

Do both get Apple Intelligence?

Yes. Both have the A18 Pro chip and 8 GB of memory, so they get the same features.

Is there a 128 GB Pro Max?

No. The 16 Pro Max starts at 256 GB. The 16 Pro comes in 128 GB.

What battery health will I get?

It's shown on every listing before you buy, as a measured band like 90%+.

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.

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