Officially refurbished iPhone 16 series now available on Apple's US website: starting price approximately 22% cheaper than the initial release

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-04T23:00:49+00:00

Apple has launched official refurbished iPhone 16 series in the United States and several other countries, with prices reduced by 12% to 24% compared to the initial release in 2024, offering better value for money. All refurbished devices undergo strict testing and cleaning to ensure quality close to new devices.

K-LinePoet

2026-02-04 23:00:49

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Tech News Home February 5th: Technology media MacRumors published a blog post yesterday (February 4th) reporting that Apple has listed the official refurbished iPhone 16 series on its US online store. Compared to the launch prices in September 2024, the price reduction ranges from 12% to 22%.

The lineup of models available includes iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is the first time Apple has offered official refurbished options for this series, providing consumers with a more cost-effective purchasing channel.

In addition to the United States, the media also pointed out that Apple is gradually expanding the official refurbished iPhone 16 series to countries and regions such as Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. However, the specific model inventories may vary by region.

IT Home quotes the blog post and provides the following table:

	Starting Price in September 2024	Refurbished Price in February 2026	Discount
iPhone 16	$799 (later adjusted to $699)	$619	22.53% (after price adjustment, the discount is 11.44%)
iPhone 16 Plus	$899 (later adjusted to $799)	$699	22.25% (after price adjustment, the discount is 12.52%)
iPhone 16 Pro	$999	$759	24.02%
iPhone 16 Pro Max	$1199	$929	22.52%

Regarding quality concerns from consumers, Apple officially states that all refurbished iPhones are unlocked and have undergone strict cleaning and testing processes. To ensure an experience “almost indistinguishable” from a brand-new device, each refurbished unit has a new battery and a new shell, and comes with a USB-C data cable and simple packaging.

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