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iPhone 17e or iPhone 16 refurbished: which one is better priced?

iPhone 17e starts at $576, while iPhone 16 starts at $571.28. The current gap is $4.72 in favor of iPhone 16. 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 17e

Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US

iPhone 17e

$576

History building

Lowest recorded $576 · average $576

iPhone 16

Refurbished iPhone on Back Market US

iPhone 16

$571.28

High price+3.3%30 days

Lowest recorded $516 · average $552

Indicative prices, not a guarantee

Back Market prices change often, depending on the seller, the stock and the cosmetic grade. The prices shown here are indicative and based on our latest observations. Always check the final price on Back Market before buying. How we record prices

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No clear winner yet

iPhone 17e does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw $4.72 gap is the clearest signal for now.

This read is based on observed prices only. Always check storage, condition, battery and stock directly at the source before buying.

Tracked figures

iPhone 17e or iPhone 16: the details

Each value comes from saved observations on Back Market US, in the current market currency.

iPhone 17e or iPhone 16: the details
Tracked figuresiPhone 17eiPhone 16
Current tracked price$576$571.28
Lowest recorded$576$516
Highest recorded$576$582
Average price$576$552
30-day change—+3.3%
Saved readings250
Tracked sinceOctober 1, 2026August 19, 2026

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iPhone 17e or iPhone 16: frequently asked questions

iPhone 17e or iPhone 16: what is the price gap?

iPhone 17e starts at $576, while iPhone 16 starts at $571.28. The gap is $4.72 in favor of iPhone 16 (1%).

Which one is better priced today?

iPhone 17e does not have enough history yet to place today's price reliably. The raw $4.72 gap is the clearest signal for now.

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