iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e refurbished: which one is better priced?
iPhone 16 starts at £494, while iPhone 16e starts at £385. The current gap is £109 in favor of iPhone 16e. 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

£494
Lowest recorded £494 · average £494
iPhone 16e
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market UK

£385
Lowest recorded £385 · average £385
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
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No clear winner yet
iPhone 16 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £109 gap is the clearest signal for now.
Tracked figures
iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e: the details
Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market UK, in the current market currency.
| Tracked figures | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Current tracked price | £494 | £385 |
| Lowest recorded | £494 | £385 |
| Highest recorded | £494 | £385 |
| Average price | £494 | £385 |
| 30-day change | — | — |
| Saved readings | 1 | 1 |
| Tracked since | 5 October 2026 | 5 October 2026 |
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iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e: frequently asked questions
iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e: what is the price gap?
iPhone 16 starts at £494, while iPhone 16e starts at £385. The gap is £109 in favor of iPhone 16e (28%).
Which one is better priced today?
iPhone 16 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £109 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.
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