Worried about iPhone price hikes? Apple's new refurbished deals could offer the best value for years and they now include the iPhone 16e

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:03:26 +0000

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Apple is now selling the iPhone 16e on its online store for refurbished devices and that makes it a very good deal indeed.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apple has added refurbished iPhone 16e models to its online store Savings range from $180 to $220
compared to the devices MSRP Apples refurbishment process is known to be very thorough Apple s recent price hikes have sparked dismay among consumers, with huge rises making their presence known across the board. Fortunately, none of the best iPhones have been affected yet, and Apple has just given people an excellent option to nab a great phone and save cash at the same time.

Specifically, Apple just added the iPhone 16e to its online store for refurbished products . Considering theres widespread speculation that Apple will raise iPhone prices this September, this could be your best opportunity to get a solid iPhone at an affordable price for some time. The entry-level iPhone 16e with 128GB of storage is priced at $419 on Apples US online store, marking a saving of $180 on the iPhone 16es original $599 listing price. You can upgrade to 256GB of storage for $509 (saving $190) or 512GB for $679, which is a discount of $220. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Every refurbished iPhone 16e on Apples website is available unlocked and with both black and white color options. That means there are six different varieties to choose from, in addition to a wide range of other renewed
iPhones across the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 lines. A like new device (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) You might be thinking that you can find a second-hand iPhone 16e for less than Apple is charging on its refurbished website, and thats almost certainly true. But there are a few things to bear in mind about Apples refurbishing process that youll want to know. You may like MacBook price rises could be far worse than iPhone 18 Pro, analysts predict Best iPhone 2026 Apple price hikes live all the latest on new Mac, iPad and HomePod prices

A device bought from Apples refurbished website will almost certainly be in a better state than anything you can get elsewhere. Apple inspects each refurbished device and replaces any defective parts with genuine
replacements. It then gives the device a clean and packages it up in an original box with all cables and accessories. This isnt just some used iPhone covered in bumps and bruises that you can pick up on eBay, and nor is it a refurbished device fitted with non-genuine replacement components.

All that means that the device you get from Apple is essentially like new. I would know I bought my MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip from Apples refurbished website. When it arrived, it was essentially indistinguishable from a new device, with the only giveaway being that its battery had registered about five cycles which is still practically nothing. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Similarly, my TechRadar colleague Thomas Deehan snapped up a refurbished iPhone 16 from Giffgaff and described it as almost identical to one that
could be bought brand new via the Apple Store. He added: I honestly wondered if I hadnt just been sent a completely new iPhone by mistake.

So, if youre in the market for an iPhone and want to avoid the risk of price rises later this year, a refurbished iPhone 16e could do the trick nicely.
Now that Apple is selling this model on its own website, youve got an extra choice of where to get one from. But wherever you buy one, a serious discount could be yours to enjoy before the new normal of higher prices sets in.
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