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85%+ Battery Health
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What's in the box
- Your Apple iPhone 16 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Apple iPhone 16 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
A refurbished iPhone 16 Pro is the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, pre-owned, tested and unlocked for every UK network. It's the compact Pro model: a 6.3-inch 120Hz display, the A18 Pro chip, a 5x Telephoto and Apple Intelligence. Choose 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB from £899.99, with a 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch by 3pm.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications. Updated 30 Sep 2026
A18 Pro
Chip(6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)6.3-inch
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On48MP Fusion
Rear cameras48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP 5x Telephoto27 hours
Battery (Apple, when new)Up to 27 hours video playbackSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished: Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- Colours
- Black Titanium (listed as Desert Black), White Titanium, Natural Titanium or Desert Titanium
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM and eSIM
- Display
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On
- Chip
- A18 Pro (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
- Rear cameras
- 48MP Fusion, 48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP 5x Telephoto
- Battery (Apple, when new)
- Up to 27 hours video playback
- Port and charging
- USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s); MagSafe up to 25W with a 30W adapter
- Apple Intelligence
- Supported
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin and protective packaging.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 30 days if unused; 14-day legal right to cancel
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
This unlocked iPhone 16 Pro works on EE, O2, Vodafone, Three and every other UK network. Apple specifies 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, with a nano-SIM plus eSIM, or two eSIMs.
02Display
Apple specifies a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 2622 x 1206 pixels with ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On and up to 2,000 nits outdoors.
03Performance and storage
Apple lists the A18 Pro with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. USB-C runs at USB 3 speeds, up to 10Gb/s. Storage runs from 128GB to 1TB; Apple never made a 2TB version. A used iPhone 16 Pro 256GB suits most buyers.
04Cameras
Apple specifies a 48MP Fusion (ƒ/1.78), a 48MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.2) and a 12MP 5x Telephoto (ƒ/2.8), for a 10x optical zoom range. It's the same camera system as the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
05Battery and charging
Apple rates it at up to 27 hours of video playback when new, against 33 hours for the Pro Max. Every grade has at least 85% battery health at dispatch. MagSafe charges at up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher.
06Software updates
It runs iOS 27, released on 14 September 2026. Security updates depend on Apple's policy; check the latest status before you buy.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
Refurbished means this iPhone 16 Pro is pre-owned, not new or sealed. It's tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's Apple ID, with Activation Lock off. It's refurbished by The Tech Gadgets, not by Apple.
The grade (Like New, Excellent or Very Good) describes cosmetic wear. Like New means no visible marks on the screen or body; Excellent means light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length; Very Good means visible marks on the body, with the screen in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. See how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
iPhone 16 Pro vs 16 Pro Max: same chip and cameras; Apple lists the Max at 6.9 inches, 33 hours and 227g. iPhone 16 Pro vs 15 Pro: the iPhone 15 Pro has the A17 Pro, a 12MP Ultra Wide, a 3x Telephoto, 23 hours and no Camera Control. See our iPhone 16 series guide.
Our view
Is a refurbished iPhone 16 Pro worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if you want Apple's full Pro camera in a phone you can use one-handed. It shares the A18 Pro and all three cameras with the 16 Pro Max and runs iOS 27. The trade-offs are a smaller battery than the Pro Max and a used battery.
Who it's for
Choose it for zoom photography and 4K video in a 199g phone. If battery life and screen size come first, the iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the same cameras. Without the need for a telephoto or 120Hz, the iPhone 16 keeps Apple Intelligence.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is the iPhone 16 Pro unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for all UK networks. Use a nano-SIM, an eSIM or two eSIMs.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Apple iPhone 16 Pro – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
iPhone 16 Pro vs 16 Pro Max: is the camera different?
No, Apple fits the same 48MP Fusion, 48MP Ultra Wide and 5x Telephoto cameras to both. The differences are screen size, battery life and weight.
What colour is Desert Black?
Desert Black in our colour selector is Apple's Black Titanium. Desert Titanium is a separate, sand-toned colour.
Is there a 2TB iPhone 16 Pro?
No. Apple made the iPhone 16 Pro in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB only.
iPhone 16 Pro vs 15 Pro: is the upgrade worth it?
Yes, if you want 5x zoom, a 48MP Ultra Wide and Camera Control. Apple also rates the 16 Pro at 27 hours of video against 23 for the 15 Pro.
Could my iPhone 16 Pro be locked to someone else's Apple ID?
No. Before dispatch it's signed out of the previous owner's Apple ID with Find My and Activation Lock off, so you set it up as your own.
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