iPhone 17 or iPhone 16e refurbished: which one is better priced?
iPhone 17 starts at $729.99, while iPhone 16e starts at $367. The current gap is $362.99 in favor of iPhone 16e. 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
Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US
$729.99
Lowest recorded $688.14 · average $793
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
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Advantage: iPhone 17
iPhone 17 is better positioned in its own tracked price range than iPhone 16e. This only judges price, not performance or product condition.
Tracked figures
iPhone 17 or iPhone 16e: the details
Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market US, in the current market currency.
| Tracked figures | iPhone 17 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Current tracked price | $729.99 | $367 |
| Lowest recorded | $688.14 | $353 |
| Highest recorded | $1,002.77 | $387 |
| Average price | $793 | $365 |
| 30-day change | — | — |
| Saved readings | 39 | 39 |
| Tracked since | August 19, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
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iPhone 17 or iPhone 16e: frequently asked questions
iPhone 17 or iPhone 16e: what is the price gap?
iPhone 17 starts at $729.99, while iPhone 16e starts at $367. The gap is $362.99 in favor of iPhone 16e (99%).
Which one is better priced today?
iPhone 17 is better positioned in its own tracked price range than iPhone 16e. This only judges price, not performance or product condition.
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