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iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 refurbished: which one is better priced?

iPhone 16 starts at £494, while iPhone 15 starts at £350. The current gap is £144 in favor of iPhone 15. Every price comes from Back Market UK.

This comparison only uses prices tracked on Back Market UK. Another market is never used as a fallback.

iPhone 16

Refurbished iPhone on Back Market UK

iPhone 16

£494

History building

Lowest recorded £494 · average £494

iPhone 15

Refurbished iPhone on Back Market UK

iPhone 15

£350

History building

Lowest recorded £350 · average £350

Indicative prices, not a guarantee

Back Market prices change often, depending on the seller, the stock and the cosmetic grade. The prices shown here are indicative and based on our latest observations. Always check the final price on Back Market before buying. How we record prices

Price read

No clear winner yet

iPhone 16 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £144 gap is the clearest signal for now.

This read is based on observed prices only. Always check storage, condition, battery and stock directly at the source before buying.

Tracked figures

iPhone 16 or iPhone 15: the details

Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market UK, in the current market currency.

iPhone 16 or iPhone 15: the details
Tracked figuresiPhone 16iPhone 15
Current tracked price£494£350
Lowest recorded£494£350
Highest recorded£494£350
Average price£494£350
30-day change——
Saved readings11
Tracked since5 October 20265 October 2026

Price read

iPhone 16 or iPhone 15: frequently asked questions

iPhone 16 or iPhone 15: what is the price gap?

iPhone 16 starts at £494, while iPhone 15 starts at £350. The gap is £144 in favor of iPhone 15 (41%).

Which one is better priced today?

iPhone 16 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £144 gap is the clearest signal for now.

Should I wait for a price drop?

If neither price is right for you, set an alert on both models and let the next useful drop decide.

Do not miss the right drop

Set a target price for both models. The first one to hit your threshold can make the decision easier.

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