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Apple
iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e is an Apple phone announced in February 2025. It has a 6.1-inch OLED screen, a 48 MP rear camera, 5G and a USB-C port, with no headphone jack. It launched with iOS 18 and Apple lists it as supported on iOS 27. When buying it refurbished, confirm it is the Mexican model A3408, which takes a nano-SIM plus eSIM.
Launch2025
Display6.1 in
ChipA18
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
SIM in Mexiconano-SIM + eSIM
5GYes
Launch price
US$599
US launch price (2025). Not a current price.
Price by storage
Price analysis For 128 GB
Usual price$6,399Median of each day's lowest price.
Best price on record$6,399on 11 Oct 2026
Was it cheaper before?NoIt is the lowest since we started measuring.
Based on 16 days of prices How we calculate this
iPhone 16e refurbished price in October 2026
From the refurbished offers visible today, by grade. Every figure comes from our data.
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| Grade | Lowest | Median | Offers | Shops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $7,999 | $8,229 | 5 | 2 |
| B | $6,990 | $10,500 | 3 | 2 |
| C | $6,399 | $7,599 | 5 | 2 |
| No grade | $8,240 | $8,505 | 6 | 3 |
No grade means the shop does not state the device's condition.
Offers
Today's offers
| No. | Shop | Grade | Warranty | Reviews | Price | Go to shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  mexicocelutekMercado Libre · MercadoLíder SilverCheapest todayLowest price in 30 days16% below the median |
Grade C, per the shop“Aceptable (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade C: the shop describes it as Acceptable, with marks, fair or grade C. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Aceptable (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)05 Oct 2026 Read on 05 Oct 2026 | $6,399 | See offer | |
| 02 |  33% below the medianCheapest in grade B |
Grade B, per the shop“bueno”What does it mean?Grade B: the shop describes it as Good, Very good or grade B. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: bueno |
13 months13 meses05 Oct 2026 11 Oct | $6,990 | See offer | |
| 03 | CELUNOVA.Mercado Libre · MercadoLíder Gold |
Grade A, per the shop“Excelente (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Excelente (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)06 Oct 2026 Read on 06 Oct 2026 | $8,058 | See offer | |
| 04 |  |
No grade · “Reacondicionado”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Reacondicionado |
12 months12 meses 11 Oct | $8,240 | See offer | |
| 05 |  Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
5 daysGarantía de 5 días29 Sep 2026 11 Oct | $8,505Garantía de 5 días | See offer | |
| 06 |  |
Grade A, per the shop“grado a”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. |
Warranty not published: ask the shop before you buy 11 Oct | $8,993 | See offer | |
| 07 |  Pre-owned |
Grade C, per the shop“Grado C CeX”What does it mean?Grade C: the shop describes it as Acceptable, with marks, fair or grade C. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado C CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $9,000 | See offer | |
| 08 |  Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
Warranty not published: ask the shop before you buy 11 Oct | $10,999 | See offer | |
| 09 |  |
No grade · “Reacondicionado”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Reacondicionado |
Warranty not published: ask the shop before you buy 11 Oct | $13,979 | See offer | |
| 10 |  |
No grade · “Reacondicionado”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Reacondicionado |
6 months6 meses 11 Oct | Trustpilot | $16,749 | See offer |
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| mexicocelutekMercado Libre · MercadoLíder Silver |
Grade C, per the shop“Aceptable (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade C: the shop describes it as Acceptable, with marks, fair or grade C. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Aceptable (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)04 Oct 2026 Read on 04 Oct 2026 | $7,549 | See offer | ||
| mexicocelutekMercado Libre · MercadoLíder Silver |
Grade C, per the shop“Aceptable (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade C: the shop describes it as Acceptable, with marks, fair or grade C. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Aceptable (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)05 Oct 2026 Read on 05 Oct 2026 | $7,599 | See offer | ||
| mexicocelutekMercado Libre · MercadoLíder SilverCheapest in grade A |
Grade A, per the shop“Excelente (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Excelente (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)05 Oct 2026 Read on 05 Oct 2026 | $7,999 | See offer | ||
| CELUNOVA.Mercado Libre · MercadoLíder Gold |
Grade A, per the shop“Excelente (Reacondicionado)”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Excelente (Reacondicionado) |
min. 3 monthsGarantía mínima de 90 días del vendedor (reacondicionados)05 Oct 2026 Read on 05 Oct 2026 | $8,229 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
5 daysGarantía de 5 días29 Sep 2026 11 Oct | $8,505Garantía de 5 días | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
5 daysGarantía de 5 días29 Sep 2026 11 Oct | $8,505Garantía de 5 días | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
Grade C, per the shop“Grado C CeX”What does it mean?Grade C: the shop describes it as Acceptable, with marks, fair or grade C. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado C CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $9,000 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
5 daysGarantía de 5 días29 Sep 2026 11 Oct | $10,125Garantía de 5 días | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
Grade B, per the shop“Grado B CeX”What does it mean?Grade B: the shop describes it as Good, Very good or grade B. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado B CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $10,500 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
Grade B, per the shop“Grado B CeX”What does it mean?Grade B: the shop describes it as Good, Very good or grade B. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado B CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $10,500 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
No grade · “Seminuevo”What does it mean?The shop does not state a grade, so we cannot say what condition it is in. Ask about the condition before you buy. The shop calls it: Seminuevo |
Warranty not published: ask the shop before you buy 11 Oct | $10,999 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
Grade A, per the shop“Grado A CeX”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado A CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $11,000 | See offer | ||
| Pre-owned |
Grade A, per the shop“Grado A CeX”What does it mean?Grade A: the shop describes it as Excellent, premium, like new or grade A. Reacondi does not see the device. The letter translates what the shop says. The shop calls it: Grado A CeX |
24 months24 meses de garantía CeX 11 Oct | $11,000 | See offer |
No longer available
Reference prices. See live offers for this model.
Warranty: 6 meses
Last price seen $23,189 on 11 Oct 2026. See today's prices
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Last price seen $8,699 on 08 Oct 2026. See today's prices
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Last price seen $8,505 on 05 Oct 2026. See today's prices
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Last price seen $6,804 on 30 Sep 2026. See today's prices
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Last price seen $8,399 on 25 Sep 2026. See today's prices
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Pre-owned Tienda Dondé calls its consoles seminuevo and states a five-day warranty.
Pre-owned MixUp lists its phones as “Originales” and “(Seminuevo)”, with “Porcentaje mínimo de batería útil: 80%” (original phones, pre-owned, battery at least 80%).
Older prices remain below as references. The live list uses offers read in the last 48 hours. Mercado Libre uses an eight-day window.
Specifications
Specifications
Launch
AnnouncedFebruary 19, 2025
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2025
Launch priceUS$599 · 128 GBnot the current price
Launch OSiOS 18
Display
Size6.1 in
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2532x1170
Peak brightness1,200 nits
Cameras
Rear camera48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (from Fusion Main crop), 52mm, f/1.6)
Front camera12 MP
Max video4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps
Battery and charging
Capacity4005 mAh, per Wikipedia infobox mAhfrom a secondary source
Wired charging20 W
Body
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight167 g
Water resistanceIP68 (6m up to 30 minutes)
MaterialsAluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, glass back
Connectivity
5GYes
5G mmWaveNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
NFCYes
PortUSB-C
Headphone jackNo
More details
BiometricsFace ID
ColorsBlack, White
FeaturesApple Intelligence, Apple C1 modem, no MagSafe (Qi wireless charging only)
Documents
Documents and service
Manual
iPhone 16e (Manual de uso del iPhone, iOS 27) Spanish (Mexico)Read on 29 Sep 2026
Homologation in Mexico
There is a valid certificate for model A3408 of this iPhone.Certificate APAPA325-102466, holder APPLE OPERATIONS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., status VIGENTE. Most recent record dated 7 Feb 2025.
You can check it yourself. Open ehomologados.ift.org.mx and type your device's model number in the "Modelo" field.Checked on 29 Sep 2026 in the list of homologated equipment.
Official out-of-warranty repair
Battery MXN 2,149Maker's wording «Servicio de batería»
Screen MXN 5,699Maker's wording «Daño de la pantalla»
The maker states «Las tarifas pueden estar sujetas a impuestos.»
battery page · screen page. Page published on 22 Sep 2026. Read on 29 Sep 2026.
SIM
SIM and eSIM by region
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| Model number | Region | SIM |
|---|---|---|
| A3212 | United States, Puerto Rico | eSIM only |
| A3408 | Bahrain, Canada, Iraq, Guam, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, U.S. Virgin Islands | nano-SIM + eSIM |
| A3410 | China mainland | |
| A3409 | other countries and regions |
Carriers
Carrier compatibility
| Carrier | 4G LTE | 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Telcel | Yesverified 4G bands: 4, 66 | Yes |
| AT&T Mexico | Yesverified 4G bands: 4, 66 | No verified data |
| Movistar Mexico | Yesverified 4G bands: 4, 66 | No verified data |
| Bait | Yesverified 4G bands: 28 | No verified data |
Compares the bands the maker publishes for the model sold in Mexico with the bands the regulator confirms for each carrier. The carrier may use other bands too, so confirm with it before buying.
OS
Updates
OS at launchiOS 18
Latest known versioniOS 27Checked September 28, 2026
References
Sources
iPhone 16e - Tech Specs read on September 28, 2026
Apple debuts iPhone 16e read on September 28, 2026
Identify your iPhone model read on September 28, 2026
iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 read on September 28, 2026
iPhone 16e - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) read on September 28, 2026
Exact launch OS versioniOS 18.3 (day-one update to 18.3.1 recommended)from a secondary source
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which SIM does the model sold in Mexico use? Does it have eSIM?
The A3408 model sold in Mexico uses one nano-SIM and also supports eSIM.
Source iPhone 16e - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica)
Does it work with Telcel, AT&T, Movistar and Bait?
Compares the bands the maker publishes for the model sold in Mexico with the bands the regulator confirms for each carrier. The carrier may use other bands too, so confirm with it before buying.
Telcel4G LTE Yes5G Yes
AT&T Mexico4G LTE Yes5G No verified data
Movistar Mexico4G LTE Yes5G No verified data
Bait4G LTE Yes5G No verified data
Source iPhone 16e - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) carrier table
Does it have 5G?
Yes. The spec sheet lists it with 5G. Whether it works on your carrier's network depends on the bands, as the previous answer shows.
Source iPhone 16e - Tech Specs
Is it water resistant?
The spec sheet lists an IP68 rating for this model.
Source iPhone 16e - Tech Specs
Does it have a headphone jack?
No. The spec sheet lists it without a headphone jack.
Source iPhone 16e - Tech Specs
Which charging port does it use?
The charging port is USB-C.
Source iPhone 16e - Tech Specs
How many watts does it charge at?
The spec sheet gives wired charging of 20 W.
Source iPhone 16e - Tech Specs
Which storage sizes are there?
The spec sheet lists 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. Today there are offers for 128 GB, with prices from October 11, 2026.
Is it homologated in Mexico?
There is a valid certificate for model A3408 of this iPhone. It is APAPA325-102466, in the name of APPLE OPERATIONS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. To check your device, type its model number in the "Modelo" field of the list of homologated equipment.
How much does it cost to replace the battery or the screen through the maker?
According to Apple's page, out of warranty the battery costs MXN 2,149 ("Servicio de batería") and the screen MXN 5,699 ("Daño de la pantalla"). Prices read on 29 Sep 2026. The page is dated 22 Sep 2026. Apple states "Las tarifas pueden estar sujetas a impuestos."
Source Apple, battery Apple, screen
How many shops have offers for this model today?
Today there are 23 offers for this model in 9 shops, with prices from October 11, 2026. Prices from $6,399 to $16,749. The grades that appear in the offer descriptions are A, B and C.
Source today's offers
Community
What owners discuss
These are public discussions on the maker's community, summarised by Reacondi. They are not reviews and not a rating, and Reacondi does not verify what owners claim.
Apple Community
22 Jul 2025
22 Jul 2025
why does my iphone 16e get so hot
In this thread, an owner reports an iPhone 16e getting hot often, and replies suggest setting it up as new to rule out problem apps.Summary by Reacondi
Apple Community
7 Jun 2025
7 Jun 2025
Is my iPhone 16e battery health normal?
In this thread, an owner asks whether the drain on a four-day-old iPhone 16e is normal, and replies attribute it to indexing after setup.Summary by Reacondi
Apple Community
23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Why is my iPhone 16e battery draining so fast with minimal use?
In this thread, an owner reports an iPhone 16e losing 12% in 15 minutes of light use, and replies point to Meta apps as a possible cause.Summary by Reacondi
Apple Community
3 Apr 2025
3 Apr 2025
Why is my new iPhone 16e overheating during use?
In this thread, an owner reports a new iPhone 16e getting very hot during use, and replies say built-in thermal protection shows a warning if genuine overheating occurs.Summary by Reacondi
History
Price history
We have 16 days of price data for this model.
Best refurbished price A B C
Lowest $6,399; highest $8,240; today $6,399; 16 days of data.
Alternatives
What else this money buys
Other models that today cost the same or less than this one refurbished. New and refurbished, per what the shops publish.
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Before you buy
Before you buy
Grade per the shop. Each shop defines its grades by its own criteria. Reacondi never sees the device.