Refurbished iPhone 16 Plus review

Refurbished iPhone 16 Plus is a low priced way to get a 6.7-inch iPhone with the A18 chip from Apple, at $749 for 128GB unlocked when we checked. Apple's refurbished listing says each unit gets a new battery and outer shell, ships with the original accessories in a new box, and has the same one-year warranty as a new iPhone. The tech specs list a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 2796 by 1290 pixels with Dynamic Island, the A18 chip, Camera Control, the Action button and IP68 water resistance. The cameras pair a 48MP Fusion camera with an Ultra Wide that has autofocus for macro photos. Apple rates battery life at up to 27 hours of video playback and up to 100 hours of audio playback. The drawbacks: only 128GB to start, no ProMotion display, and a price $50 above the new iPhone 17e with 256GB. Refurbished stock also varies by color and capacity. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

budget buyers who want a big screen

Price

$749 for 128GB unlocked from Apple Certified Refurbished at check.

Refurbished iPhone 16 Plus 128GB - Black (Unlocked) $749.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with Dynamic Island
• A18 chip with a 5-core GPU
• 48MP Fusion camera and an Ultra Wide camera with autofocus for macro shots
• Up to 27 hours of video playback
• Camera Control, Action button and IP68 rating

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 6.7-inch screen with Camera Control and the A18 chip for $749
• Strength: New battery and outer shell with a one-year warranty
• Strength: Up to 100 hours of audio playback, per Apple's specs
• Weakness: 128GB base storage
• Weakness: No ProMotion 120Hz display
• Weakness: Costs $50 more than the new 256GB iPhone 17e

Key facts

• Price checked: $749
• Display: 6.7 inch OLED
• Chip: A18
• Video playback: Up to 27 hours
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Where it ranks

Refurbished iPhone 16 Plus is No. 9 in our Best iPhones verdict.