iPhone 17 or iPhone 16 refurbished: which one is better priced?
iPhone 17 starts at £649.99, while iPhone 16 starts at £445. The current gap is £204.99 in favor of iPhone 16. 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 17
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market UK
£649.99
Lowest recorded £644 · average £651
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No clear winner yet
iPhone 17 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £204.99 gap is the clearest signal for now.
Tracked figures
iPhone 17 or iPhone 16: the details
Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market UK, in the current market currency.
| Tracked figures | iPhone 17 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Current tracked price | £649.99 | £445 |
| Lowest recorded | £644 | £429 |
| Highest recorded | £663 | £509 |
| Average price | £651 | £465 |
| 30-day change | — | -10.3% |
| Saved readings | 8 | 85 |
| Tracked since | 9 November 2026 | 5 October 2026 |
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iPhone 17 or iPhone 16: frequently asked questions
iPhone 17 or iPhone 16: what is the price gap?
iPhone 17 starts at £649.99, while iPhone 16 starts at £445. The gap is £204.99 in favor of iPhone 16 (46%).
Which one is better priced today?
iPhone 17 does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw £204.99 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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