Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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 Max issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in on ProMotion OLED display. Ghost images from status bar, navigation gestures, or keyboard visible on the high-refresh-rate OLED panels after extended use, especially with static elements.
- Battery degradation below 80% health. Original battery showing <80% maximum capacity after 2+ years of use, leading to significantly reduced daily usage time.
- Scratches or micro-abrasions on Titanium frame. The brushed titanium finish, while durable, can show fine scratches and scuffs from everyday pocket carry or minor drops.
- Weakened MagSafe magnet connection. Over time, the magnets in the MagSafe charging coil or accessory attachment point can lose some strength, leading to less secure connections.
- Camera lens micro-scratches. The individual camera lenses, while protected by glass, can accumulate small scratches from contact with keys or rough surfaces, potentially affecting image quality.
- Face ID sensor malfunction. The TrueDepth camera system responsible for Face ID can become faulty due to drops or internal component failure, rendering the primary unlocking method unusable.
Jul: $814now: $688
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 $858 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