Apple recently added the iPhone 16e to its refurbished store, with U.S. pricing starting as low as $419 while stock lasted. The refurbished units are already sold out, but Apple does replenish inventory on its refurbished store from time to time, so we recommend bookmarking this page and checking on it here and there if you are interested.
Originally released in February 2025, the iPhone 16e is a lower-end device with a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip with 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a 12-megapixel front camera, a USB-C port, an Action button, and more. On the other hand, the device lacks MagSafe.
With a starting price of just $419, the refurbished iPhone 16e was the lowest-priced iPhone that Apple sold directly while it was available. The device started at $599 when it was new, so the refurbished models were discounted by at least $180.
Apple's refurbished iPhones are unlocked, and they come with a new battery, a new outer shell, and a plain box with a USB-C cable. The devices are also covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty, and they are eligible for extended AppleCare+ or AppleCare One coverage. Apple says its refurbished products are thoroughly cleaned and tested, and in our view they they are more or less indistinguishable from brand new devices.
