Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 17, 2026.
iPhone 16e
28 refurbished offers across 8 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 126, 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S25 Plus
10 refurbished offers across 5 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 16e | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | February 19, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| Released | February 28, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Launch price | US$599 · 128 GBnot the current price | $25,999 · 256 GBnot the current price |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | QHD+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X GBfrom a secondary source | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (from Fusion Main crop), 52mm, f/1.6) | 50 MP (Wide, OIS, F1.8, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, FOV 36deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 4005 mAh, per Wikipedia infobox mAhfrom a secondary source | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S25 Plus costs 19% less than iPhone 16e at 512 GB, grade A, from $12,400 against $15,250.
iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 126, 128, 256, 512 GB against 256, 512 GB.
iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 8 against 5.
Choose the iPhone 16e if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in February 28, 2025, and the Galaxy S25 Plus in January 31, 2025.
- you want more storage options: offers at 126, 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 256, 512 GB for the Galaxy S25 Plus.
- you want more shops to compare: 8 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 5 for the Galaxy S25 Plus.
Choose the Galaxy S25 Plus if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 19% less than the iPhone 16e at 512 GB, grade A, from $12,400 versus $15,250.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 16e or the Galaxy S25 Plus?
The Galaxy S25 Plus is cheaper. It costs 19% less at 512 GB, grade A, from $12,400 versus $15,250 for the iPhone 16e.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16e or the Galaxy S25 Plus?
The iPhone 16e is newer. It came out in February 28, 2025 and the Galaxy S25 Plus in January 31, 2025, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 16e and the Galaxy S25 Plus?
The iPhone 16e has refurbished offers in 8 shops and the Galaxy S25 Plus in 5 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16e · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 16e - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S25 Plus