Apple lists refurbished iPhone 16e in its US store from $419

Apple added the iPhone 16e to its US online refurbished store on June 30, 2026, according to MacRumors. The report lists the 128GB model at $419, which it describes as $180 below the phone's original price, with 256GB at $509 and 512GB at $679. Both black and white finishes were listed at the time of the report. MacRumors notes this is the first time Apple has sold the 16e at a discount since the phone launched in February 2025, and that Apple stopped selling it new once the iPhone 17e arrived. Per the report, Apple's refurbished iPhones are unlocked, come with a new battery, outer shell and cable, carry the same one-year warranty as a new phone, and can be paired with AppleCare+ at extra cost.

For a US refurb buyer, the practical question is whether a discounted last-generation phone beats the current entry model. MacRumors puts the 128GB 16e at $180 under the cheapest new iPhone, the 17e, and lists the trade-offs it sees: no MagSafe, the older C1 modem rather than C1X, 128GB base storage instead of 256GB, the A18 chip rather than the newer one, and first-generation Ceramic Shield glass. The gap narrows at 256GB, where the report's figures put the 16e at $509 against the 17e's published new price. Before deciding, compare the Apple listing against the iPhone 16e page on Rebuya, to check current offers for the same storage tier, condition and warranty. The Apple company page on Rebuya covers how its refurbished program handles returns and coverage, and the phones category page helps set the 16e against other recent iPhones at similar prices.

The MacRumors article establishes prices and configurations on June 30, 2026 only. It does not say how much stock Apple had, how long the listing would last, or whether prices have moved since. It does not address trade-in, financing or carrier promotions on refurbished units, and its description of Apple's refurbishment steps reflects Apple's stated process rather than independent testing. The reader comments on the page are opinion and are not reported facts.