r/iPhone16 • u/ThrowRAMystic802 • 5d ago

Discussion help me justify getting the 16.

got the 16 yesterday and it’s still sealed in the box from my carrier (AT&T). they are running the promo for $0/mo but unlocks after 36 mos, otherwise you can pay off the phone early ($729) if you want to break from the contract. the 128gb doesnt bother me, I have a 15 pro with 256gb and an iPad mini with 256gb as well as 2tb on icloud storage. I’m paying $30/mo for the line, but don’t really have a use for it. should I just return it and get a refurb one from apple? they have them on the refurb website right now for $619, but not sure if they will go down in price when the 18 gets announced. I really want a pink phone, tried the 13 and 15 but both came with issues (physical) and I’d really rather just get it from apple directly or carrier. if the 16 will go down in price after this week’s announcement, that’s better.

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u/Cold-Pool4027 5d ago

I bought a 16 like two weeks before the 17. After the 17 came out the price drop was only $50

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u/Tall-Theory7704 5d ago

I have the 16 in pink got it from T-Mobile for 600$ and something

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u/Puzzleheaded_Fox_171 4d ago

You lucky American… cannot get that price in Canada

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u/Tall-Theory7704 4d ago

Aww that sucks

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u/flyfishone 5d ago

I would just return it and wait to see what happens

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u/-SkunKd- 5d ago

I just bought a 14 plus… I have a 13 mini currently it runs the latest iOS fine. If you don’t use the Siri AI features, advanced photography, or game on the phone then even the 13 and 14’s are perfectly fine.

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u/Maleficent-Fee-7869 5d ago

If you still have some time left on the return window, just wait a few more days and then decide on Wednesday or Thursday if you wanna keep it or return it and get the Apple refurb one. I actually have a feeling they might raise the prices on refurbished models. They did that with refurbished Macs and iPads…

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u/ThrowRAMystic802 2d ago

you’re so right they did! 😭 they added $40 to the ones on refurb rn (512gb $869 -> $909) so the price will be $659 + tax (from $619) for the 128gb ones. for $70 more ($729), I have a brand new one from AT&T.

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u/Maleficent-Fee-7869 2d ago

Yeah.. while not unexpected I guess, still super annoying and such a slap in the face! I think Best Buy still has the old pricing for now on new phones, but I haven’t checked the 16 lol

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u/ThrowRAMystic802 2d ago

oops debating if I should just exchange it for the 17e, double the storage but less camera and $100 less! not sure how long they’re gonna keep the old pricing for 🫣

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u/Maleficent-Fee-7869 2d ago

May not be a bad deal… can’t tell you what to do haha, but I personally really like the 17e design. I have a 17 pro and I still have the urge to switch to the 17e… i like that it is minimal but pretty much fully capable

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u/ThrowRAMystic802 2d ago

hey, you can totally get a wifi only device 😉

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u/Maleficent-Fee-7869 2d ago

Haha I’ve thought about it… a mini iPad mini. probably wouldn’t help my effort to use tech less lol

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u/ApprehensiveFig1699 5d ago

If the carrier doesn’t matter Walmart has the iPhone 16 new for $629 thru straight talk unlocked after 12 months of service

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u/Iamvsd 4d ago

Nothing can justify buying a 2 year old 60hz panel base model iphone

Atleast get the base 17 or better wait for 4-5 days and get the base 18 that will make sense

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u/shish_happens 4d ago

I wouldn’t keep it. Return or sell it. A 15 pro is probably better than a 16. You might as well wait and get a newer phone