iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max refurbished: which one is better priced?
iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,179, while iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $804. The current gap is $375 in favor of iPhone 16 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 17 Pro Max
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US
$1,179
Lowest recorded $1,061.95 · average $1,131
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US
$804
Lowest recorded $758 · average $799
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
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No clear winner yet
Both models sit in a similar part of their own price history. The decision mostly comes down to the $375 gap in favor of iPhone 16 Pro Max and the features you need.
Tracked figures
iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: the details
Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market US, in the current market currency.
| Tracked figures | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Current tracked price | $1,179 | $804 |
| Lowest recorded | $1,061.95 | $758 |
| Highest recorded | $1,199 | $815 |
| Average price | $1,131 | $799 |
| 30-day change | — | — |
| Saved readings | 39 | 39 |
| Tracked since | August 19, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
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iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: frequently asked questions
iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: what is the price gap?
iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,179, while iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $804. The gap is $375 in favor of iPhone 16 Pro Max (47%).
Which one is better priced today?
Both models sit in a similar part of their own price history. The decision mostly comes down to the $375 gap in favor of iPhone 16 Pro Max and the features you need.
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