Is the refurbished iPhone 16e unlocked?

Yes. Our refurbished iPhone 16e devices are SIM-free and unlocked for compatible UK networks.

Is a refurbished iPhone 16e the same as a used iPhone 16e?

No. A used phone is usually sold as-is by a private seller. A refurbished iPhone 16e is professionally tested, data-wiped, graded and sold with warranty cover.

Does the refurbished iPhone 16e have a good camera?

Yes. Apple lists the iPhone 16e with a 48MP Fusion main camera, which is strong for everyday photos, portraits and video.

Does the iPhone 16e have Face ID?

Yes. The iPhone 16e uses Face ID for secure unlocking, payments and app access.

What battery health will my phone have?

You get at least 85% battery health as standard. Like New phones include 100% guaranteed battery health.

Will there be marks on the phone?

That depends on the grade you choose. Like New and Pristine look cleaner. Very Good and Good may show more signs of previous use, but all grades are fully functional.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes. Every refurbished iPhone 16e includes a 12-month warranty as standard, with upgrade options where available.

Is the iPhone 16e good for everyday use?

Yes. The A18 chip, OLED display, USB-C, 5G and 48MP camera make the iPhone 16e a strong everyday phone for calls, apps, photos, streaming, browsing and travel.

Refurbished iPhone 16e

A refurbished iPhone 16e is Apple's more affordable entry point into the 16 series, giving you the best core features without the expensive extras. Every refurbished phone at The Big Phone Store comes with a minimum 85% battery health, and you can upgrade to a brand new battery at checkout. Every iPhone 16e will work with your existing SIM card, and comes with a 12-month warranty, 45-day returns and free UK delivery. See our Apple iPhone 16e models to get notified when back in stock.

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iPhone 16e

128GB white

pristine Condition

£384.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

256GB black

pristine Condition

£434.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

128GB black

very good Condition

£354.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

256GB black

very good Condition

£419.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

256GB white

pristine Condition

£434.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

128GB black

pristine Condition

£384.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

128GB white

like new Condition

£409.99

Out of stock

iPhone 16e

128GB white

very good Condition

£354.99

Out of stock

Feature	Technical Change	What You Notice Day to Day
Chip	A18 (4-core GPU vs 5-core in iPhone 16)	Fast for everyday use, but slightly slower for demanding games and complex multitasking.
Camera	Single 48MP rear vs dual camera	A high-quality camera, but no ultra-wide, so no wide-angle group or landscape shots.
MagSafe	Not built-in	Standard Qi wireless charging still works, but you can’t use magnetic accessories such as wallet cases directly on the phone.
Display	6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits peak HDR brightness	The screen is sharp, but animations and scrolling might not be quite as smooth, and outdoor brightness is slightly lower
Battery	Best ever battery in a 6.1-inch iPhone	A longer battery life than the 16, with up to 4 extra hours of video playback. You’re more likely to get through the day without needing to charge your phone.
Colours	White and black only	Fewer colour options than the standard iPhone 16.

Feature

Technical Change

What You Notice Day to Day

Chip

A18 (4-core GPU vs 5-core in iPhone 16)

Fast for everyday use, but slightly slower for demanding games and complex multitasking.

Camera

Single 48MP rear vs dual camera

A high-quality camera, but no ultra-wide, so no wide-angle group or landscape shots.

MagSafe

Not built-in

Standard Qi wireless charging still works, but you can’t use magnetic accessories such as wallet cases directly on the phone.

Display

6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits peak HDR brightness

The screen is sharp, but animations and scrolling might not be quite as smooth, and outdoor brightness is slightly lower

Battery

Best ever battery in a 6.1-inch iPhone

A longer battery life than the 16, with up to 4 extra hours of video playback. You’re more likely to get through the day without needing to charge your phone.

Colours

White and black only

Fewer colour options than the standard iPhone 16.

Feature	Technical Details	Why it Matters
Screen	6.1-inch OLED, 2532×1170, 60Hz	Sharp, bright display for video, photos and reading. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s perfectly good for everyday use.
Camera	Single 48MP rear camera with 2x cropped zoom; 12MP front camera	Detailed shots and 2x cropped zoom from the main lens make photos of your family, friends and everyday life good enough for social media and small prints.
Battery Life	Best rated battery in a 6.1-inch iPhone; up to 26 hours video playback	The battery can last all day with moderate use. You don’t need to stress about your phone dying before you can get home, unless you’re heavily using 5G or gaming.
iOS	Compatible with iOS 26; supports Apple Intelligence	This phone is still supported in 2026, so you’ll continue to get the latest feature and security updates to keep your phone up to date.
Dimensions	146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8mm, 167g	Relatively lightweight, making it easy to carry and comfortable in the pocket.

Feature

Technical Details

Why it Matters

Screen

6.1-inch OLED, 2532×1170, 60Hz

Sharp, bright display for video, photos and reading. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s perfectly good for everyday use.

Camera

Single 48MP rear camera with 2x cropped zoom; 12MP front camera

Detailed shots and 2x cropped zoom from the main lens make photos of your family, friends and everyday life good enough for social media and small prints.

Battery Life

Best rated battery in a 6.1-inch iPhone; up to 26 hours video playback

The battery can last all day with moderate use. You don’t need to stress about your phone dying before you can get home, unless you’re heavily using 5G or gaming.

iOS

Compatible with iOS 26; supports Apple Intelligence

This phone is still supported in 2026, so you’ll continue to get the latest feature and security updates to keep your phone up to date.

Dimensions

146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8mm, 167g

Relatively lightweight, making it easy to carry and comfortable in the pocket.

Risk to Watch Out For	The Issue	What it Means for You
Non-UK or imported models	Some phones may not be intended for the UK market.	You'll pay marginally less upfront, however the phone may sell for as little as 10-20% of its original value later on. Whilst you'll make a small saving to start with, you'll take a huge hit when it's time to dispose of the device, because imported devices are seen as a risk for buyers.
Phones that are not actually in stock	Some sellers list phones before they physically have them ready to send.	Your phone is your lifeline, and we understand this well. Do you really want to purchase from a company who has a reputation of taking your money and then making you wait for weeks, or in some cases months for your device?
Weak battery health	A phone can look clean but still have a worn battery.	Many of our competitors don't even mention battery life, and the battery you get is left up to chance. Who wants to spend good money on a device that only turns on for a few hours? Our minimum battery health is 85%, and you can upgrade to 100% at checkout for much cheaper than a high-street battery replacement would cost.
Hidden faults	Camera, Face ID, sensors or charging port issues may not show in photos.	Many sellers cut costs by not testing your device properly, or in some cases not at all. We believe that every customer deserves a fully functional device from day one, which is why our return rate is one of the lowest in the industry.
Poor-quality replacement parts	Cheap screens, batteries or camera parts can affect how the phone feels and performs.	Mobile phones are precisely built and sensitive devices. Some sellers use cheap phone parts that are more likely to break or become faulty. We use genuine Apple parts in 95% of the iPhones we repair. On the rare occasion that third-party parts are used, these will be of the highest quality possible, and only for screens and batteries. See our quality charter.
Blocked, locked or finance-flagged phones	Risky sellers may list phones that later turn out to be blocked, iCloud locked, finance-flagged or not fully reset.	What might seem like a good deal initially could cost you further down the line when the phone is blacklisted from use. We check that your phone hasn't been reported stolen, isn't on the police register, doesn't belong to another company, isn't hacked, and doesn't have any viruses.
Weak aftercare	Some sellers offer limited support once the phone has been delivered.	If something goes wrong and you need quick support, you may be stuck talking to an AI chatbot. In some cases, the customer support team may live in a different timezone and can't help you when you need it most. Our award-winning team is here to help you by phone, WhatsApp, email and more.

Risk to Watch Out For

The Issue

What it Means for You

Non-UK or imported models

Some phones may not be intended for the UK market.

You'll pay marginally less upfront, however the phone may sell for as little as 10-20% of its original value later on. Whilst you'll make a small saving to start with, you'll take a huge hit when it's time to dispose of the device, because imported devices are seen as a risk for buyers.

Phones that are not actually in stock

Some sellers list phones before they physically have them ready to send.

Your phone is your lifeline, and we understand this well. Do you really want to purchase from a company who has a reputation of taking your money and then making you wait for weeks, or in some cases months for your device?

Weak battery health

A phone can look clean but still have a worn battery.

Many of our competitors don't even mention battery life, and the battery you get is left up to chance. Who wants to spend good money on a device that only turns on for a few hours? Our minimum battery health is 85%, and you can upgrade to 100% at checkout for much cheaper than a high-street battery replacement would cost.

Hidden faults

Camera, Face ID, sensors or charging port issues may not show in photos.

Many sellers cut costs by not testing your device properly, or in some cases not at all. We believe that every customer deserves a fully functional device from day one, which is why our return rate is one of the lowest in the industry.

Poor-quality replacement parts

Cheap screens, batteries or camera parts can affect how the phone feels and performs.

Mobile phones are precisely built and sensitive devices. Some sellers use cheap phone parts that are more likely to break or become faulty. We use genuine Apple parts in 95% of the iPhones we repair. On the rare occasion that third-party parts are used, these will be of the highest quality possible, and only for screens and batteries. See our quality charter.

Blocked, locked or finance-flagged phones

Risky sellers may list phones that later turn out to be blocked, iCloud locked, finance-flagged or not fully reset.

What might seem like a good deal initially could cost you further down the line when the phone is blacklisted from use. We check that your phone hasn't been reported stolen, isn't on the police register, doesn't belong to another company, isn't hacked, and doesn't have any viruses.

Weak aftercare

Some sellers offer limited support once the phone has been delivered.

If something goes wrong and you need quick support, you may be stuck talking to an AI chatbot. In some cases, the customer support team may live in a different timezone and can't help you when you need it most. Our award-winning team is here to help you by phone, WhatsApp, email and more.

What Matters	How We Help	Why it Matters to You
Experience	Refurbished electronics specialist since 1999	No one has more expertise in this industry than us. We’ve been refurbishing phones since before the iPhone existed.
Trust	We have 87,289 total reviews across all platforms	Real reviews back up what we say: we provide quality devices and a quality service. You can become one of our many satisfied customers today.
Security	Devices are data-wiped, network status and device history are checked for blacklisting, theft, loss or outstanding finance	Our checks help protect you from blocked, stolen or finance-flagged phones. Unlike with unverified sellers, there’s no risk of being scammed or ripped off.
Quality	90+ point quality check	We refuse to sell devices that don't work the same as if they were new. Your device is ready to go straight out of the box.
Support	UK-based customer support	Get help from real people who won the Best Customer Service (Consumer) award at the MNA 2026, beating major brands such as EE.
Stock	Website stock means actual stock	Unlike other sites, all devices on our website are in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse today. No false listings or seller delays.
Device Quality	Every part of the process is done in-house	We have full control over the refurbishment process. Unlike others who outsource their process, we confirm the quality of the devices ourselves.

What Matters

How We Help

Why it Matters to You

Experience

Refurbished electronics specialist since 1999

No one has more expertise in this industry than us. We’ve been refurbishing phones since before the iPhone existed.

Trust

We have 87,289 total reviews across all platforms

Real reviews back up what we say: we provide quality devices and a quality service. You can become one of our many satisfied customers today.

Security

Devices are data-wiped, network status and device history are checked for blacklisting, theft, loss or outstanding finance

Our checks help protect you from blocked, stolen or finance-flagged phones. Unlike with unverified sellers, there’s no risk of being scammed or ripped off.

Quality

90+ point quality check

We refuse to sell devices that don't work the same as if they were new. Your device is ready to go straight out of the box.

Support

UK-based customer support

Get help from real people who won the Best Customer Service (Consumer) award at the MNA 2026, beating major brands such as EE.

Stock

Website stock means actual stock

Unlike other sites, all devices on our website are in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse today. No false listings or seller delays.

Device Quality

Every part of the process is done in-house

We have full control over the refurbishment process. Unlike others who outsource their process, we confirm the quality of the devices ourselves.

Customer Reviews

We value the opinions of all of our customers, and we're sure that you do too! If you're still unsure about buying the iPhone 16e you want, take a look at the reviews our customers have left for us.

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