iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro Max refurbished: which one is better priced?
iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $804, while iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $634. The current gap is $170 in favor of iPhone 15 Pro Max. Every price comes from Back Market US.
This comparison only uses prices tracked on Back Market US. Another market is never used as a fallback.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US
$804
Lowest recorded $758 · average $799
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US
$634
Lowest recorded $611 · average $635
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
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Advantage: iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max is better positioned in its own tracked price range than iPhone 16 Pro Max. This only judges price, not performance or product condition.
Tracked figures
iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro Max: the details
Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market US, in the current market currency.
| Tracked figures | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Current tracked price | $804 | $634 |
| Lowest recorded | $758 | $611 |
| Highest recorded | $815 | $656 |
| Average price | $799 | $635 |
| 30-day change | — | — |
| Saved readings | 39 | 39 |
| Tracked since | August 19, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
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iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro Max: frequently asked questions
iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro Max: what is the price gap?
iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $804, while iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $634. The gap is $170 in favor of iPhone 15 Pro Max (27%).
Which one is better priced today?
iPhone 15 Pro Max is better positioned in its own tracked price range than iPhone 16 Pro Max. This only judges price, not performance or product condition.
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