Apple · 2024 · Phones
iPhone 16: what it's worth in November 2026
As of October 29, 2026, Cash for Techs pays up to $470 cash for an iPhone 16 in excellent condition (128GB) in Sacramento. Good condition about $425, cracked screen from $235. Offers are confirmed by text before you meet.
The first base iPhone with the Action button and Camera Control. Nearly new, so most units we see are in excellent condition.
Offer updated October 29, 2026 · Page updated November 6, 2026
Keep it, sell it, or upgrade?
Keep it. The A18 chip, Camera Control and Apple Intelligence make this a phone to hold for years; it has updates through about 2031.
Get up to $470 today. Values drop after every new launch, so sooner beats later if you are done with it.
Get your offer →Sell this one and put the cash toward the newer model. Your net cost is the new price minus our offer.
See the iPhone 17 →Facts
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | $799 (128GB) |
| Chip | A18 |
| Display | 6.1in Super Retina XDR OLED with Dynamic Island |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Software support | iOS updates expected through about 2031 |
| Model numbers | A3081 |
| Status | Active |
Get your iPhone 16 offer
Three fields. You get a cash offer by text, usually within the hour (8am to 9pm Pacific, every day). Nothing is final until you meet.
Questions about the iPhone 16
What is an iPhone 16 worth in November 2026?
As of October 29, 2026, Cash for Techs pays up to $470 cash for an iPhone 16 in excellent condition (128GB) in Sacramento. Good condition about $425, cracked screen from $235. Offers are confirmed by text before you meet. That is about 59% of its $799 launch price.
Does Cash for Techs buy the iPhone 16?
Yes. We buy the iPhone 16 in any working condition, including cracked screens, worn batteries and carrier-locked units, at an offer adjusted for condition. Tell us the storage and condition in the form and you will get a number by text.
How does the meetup work?
We meet at a public spot in Midtown Sacramento, or in Oakland by appointment. The exact place is agreed by text when we confirm your offer. You bring the device and a photo ID; we check it in front of you and pay cash on the spot. The offer confirmed by text is the offer you get when the device matches what you described.
Should I sell my iPhone 16 now or wait?
Keep it. The A18 chip, Camera Control and Apple Intelligence make this a phone to hold for years; it has updates through about 2031. Used values drop after every new launch, so if you plan to upgrade, selling a few weeks before the next release usually gets you more.
Can I buy a refurbished iPhone 16 from Cash for Techs?
Sometimes. We resell a share of the devices we buy. Use the "Buy a refurbished iPhone 16" button, tell us the storage and color you want, and we will text you if one is available.
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