Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Condition guide
How we grade every device that comes in, in plain English.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | No scratches or scuffs anywhere. Screen and body look like new. Fully working, no cracks. |
| Good | Light, minor scratches or scuffs from normal use, none deep. No cracks or dents. Fully working. |
| Fair | Heavier scratches, scuffs, or a small dent, but no cracks in the glass or screen. Fully working. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked or chipped screen or back glass, but it still powers on and the touchscreen works. |
| Broken | Powers on but has a fault, a bad display, or a part not working (camera, buttons, Face ID). |
| Won't power on | Won't turn on or hold a charge. We still buy it for parts. |
At inspection
Common iPhone 16 Pro issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in on ProMotion OLED display. Persistent ghosting of static UI elements (status bar icons, navigation gestures, keyboard) due to the nature of OLED technology, especially noticeable on the high refresh rate ProMotion display.
- Battery health below 80%. After 2-3 years of typical use, the original battery capacity significantly degrades, leading to reduced daily usage time.
- Scratches or micro-abrasions on Titanium frame. The brushed titanium finish, while durable, is susceptible to visible scratches and micro-abrasions from everyday handling and contact with surfaces.
- Cracked or chipped rear camera lens glass. The individual camera lens covers can be prone to chipping or cracking from impacts, potentially affecting photo quality.
- Action Button malfunction or sticking. The customizable Action Button can develop issues with sticking, not registering presses, or malfunctioning due to debris ingress or internal wear.
- Face ID sensor failure. The TrueDepth camera system responsible for Face ID can fail due to hardware issues or damage, rendering the primary unlocking method unusable.
Jul: $646now: $546
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your iPhone 16 Pro offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
BuyBackBear
up to $720 cash
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
Carrier trade-in
Bill credit
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears