Refurbished iPhones with USB-C
As of September 16, 2026, 12 of the refurbished iPhone models we track on Back Market US charge over USB-C. The cheapest of them is the iPhone 16e, at $367. Model selection comes from published hardware specifications; every price comes from our own readings.
The switch to USB-C happened all at once, at the 15 generation: everything before is Lightning, everything after is USB-C, with no exception. 12 of the models we track on Back Market US sit on the right side of that line.
The criterion, precisely
The selection
The models that qualify, cheapest first
Entry prices recorded on Back Market US, across all storage sizes and cosmetic grades. Each card also places that price within the model's own history.
iPhone 16e
$367
Average
iPhone 15
$392
High
iPhone 15 Plus
$401
Very low
iPhone 16
$537
Average
iPhone 15 Pro
$545
High
iPhone 16 Plus
$601
High
iPhone 15 Pro Max
$634
Average
iPhone 16 Pro
$663
Average
iPhone 17
$729.99
Low
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$804
High
iPhone 17 Pro
$953.67
Average
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,179
High
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
Compare
The detail, with recorded prices
The cheapest model in the selection is not necessarily the one in the best buying window. The “lowest” and “average” columns place today's price against each model's history.
| Model | Current price | 30 days | Lowest | Average | Trend | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $367 | $353 | $365 | Average | ||
| $392 | $370 | $389 | High | ||
| $401 | $397 | $416 | Very low | ||
| $537 | $516 | $547 | Average | ||
| $545 | $489 | $533 | High | ||
| $601 | $527 | $576 | High | ||
| $634 | $611 | $635 | Average | ||
| $663 | $645 | $670 | Average | ||
| $729.99 | $688.14 | $793 | Low | ||
| $804 | $758 | $799 | High | ||
| $953.67 | $920 | $963 | Average | ||
| $1,179 | $1,061.95 | $1,131 | High |
The models still on Lightning
They work perfectly, but require keeping a Lightning cable alongside everything else. That is the one serious argument for USB-C on a second-hand purchase, and it is worth exactly what your other devices are worth. The tracked models concerned:
Other selections
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Where this list and these prices come from
Frequently asked questions
What was the first iPhone with USB-C?
The iPhone 15, released in 2023, is the first to drop Lightning. The whole 15 generation is concerned, as is every generation after it.
No earlier model has USB-C: the rule has no exception, which makes checking before a purchase very simple.
What is the cheapest refurbished iPhone with USB-C?
As of September 16, 2026, it was the iPhone 16e, at $367 on Back Market US.
The price changes at every reading: it is an entry price, for the cheapest configuration available on the day.
Does USB-C mean Apple Intelligence support?
No, and this trips people up. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have USB-C but not Apple Intelligence: their A16 chip does not allow it.
The two criteria overlap heavily but not completely. If Apple Intelligence matters to you, check that criterion, not the connector.
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