Used iPhone 16 Pro Max: specs, price and whether it is still worth buying in 2026
The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in 2024 at $1,199. A QDN Certified 16 Pro Max now starts at $868 (28% below the launch price of that storage), inspected, unlocked and backed by a 15-month warranty.
- A18 Pro
- 6.9″ 120 Hz
- 3 cameras, 5× zoom
- Up to 33 h video
- USB-C (USB 3)
- Case, protector & cable
Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max still worth buying in 2026?
The 16 Pro Max is close to current: the same core experience as the newest phones at a used price, with years of software support ahead. The Pro camera system and 120 Hz display are the reasons to pick it over the standard model.
Buying it QDN Certified changes the maths against a new phone: the price is pre-owned, but the warranty is 15 months, returns are 30 days, and the case, screen protector and cable that Apple no longer includes are in the box.
What QDN Certified means for a 16 Pro Max
Every phone passes our 100-point inspection before it is listed. The checks that matter most on this model:
- Screen & display
- Battery health
- Front & rear cameras
- Face ID
- Buttons & switches
- Speakers & microphones
- Charging & connectivity
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- Clean IMEI — not blacklisted
In the box: the 16 Pro Max, Protective case, fitted to the model, Screen protector, USB charging cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick start guide.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in stock now
All 16 Pro Max listings- QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Desert Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199
iPhone 16 Pro Max specifications
Apple’s published specifications for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Storage, colour and battery health are per phone and shown on each listing.
| Released | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 33 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Titanium |
| Weight | 227 g |
| 5G | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Action button | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $1,199 |
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iPhone 16 Pro Max questions, answered
What chip does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max runs Apple's A18 Pro. It is powerful enough for Apple Intelligence.
How much RAM does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have?
8 GB. Apple does not publish RAM figures; this is the widely reported number from teardowns and developer tools.
Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have 5G?
Yes. Every iPhone from the iPhone 12 onward supports 5G, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Our phones are carrier-unlocked, so 5G works on any US carrier that supports the phone.
How long does the iPhone 16 Pro Max battery last?
Apple rates the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours of video playback on a new battery. On a used phone the real figure depends on battery health, which is why every QDN listing shows the battery health percentage and no QDN Certified iPhone ships below 80%.
How much does the iPhone 16 Pro Max weigh?
227 grams, about 8.0 ounces.
Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have USB-C?
Yes. The iPhone 16 Pro Max charges and syncs over USB-C, at USB 3 speeds. A USB-C cable is included in the box.
How many cameras does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have?
3 rear cameras: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto. The telephoto lens gives 5× optical zoom. Plus a front camera with Face ID.
Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max support Apple Intelligence?
Yes. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is on Apple's supported list for Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools, notification summaries and the upgraded Siri.
Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max waterproof?
It is water-resistant, not waterproof: rated IP68 for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 metres when new. Water damage is not covered by any manufacturer's warranty, and ours is no exception, so treat the rating as protection against accidents rather than an invitation to swim.
Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have satellite SOS?
Yes. Emergency SOS via satellite and Roadside Assistance via satellite are supported on the iPhone 16 Pro Max in the US.
Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max still get iOS updates?
Yes. The iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the current version of iOS. Apple has historically supported each iPhone with major updates for six or more years, so a 2024 phone should keep receiving them until around 2030, with security updates for longer.
Does Apple still sell the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
No. Apple stopped selling the iPhone 16 Pro Max new in 2025. The way to get one now is pre-owned, which is why a QDN Certified 16 Pro Max comes with the things a new phone would: a 15-month warranty, 30-day returns, and a case, screen protector and cable in the box.
How much is a used iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Right now a QDN Certified iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $868, against Apple's $1,199 launch price for the same storage. Prices vary with storage and the battery health of each phone, and each listing is one specific phone, so what you see is what ships.
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Used iPhone 16 Pro Max from $868
Each listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown. Inspected, unlocked, 15-month warranty, free US shipping.
- 15-month warranty
- Free US shipping
- Case, protector & cable included