Money4Phones pays $335 for a 256GB unlocked iPhone 16 in good condition — real cash, not store credit. Prices as of November 5, 2026.
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256GB, unlocked. Pick the lower grade if you're between two — if it grades higher at inspection, we pay the higher price.
| Condition | We pay |
|---|---|
| Like new Perfect — no signs of use at all. | $350 |
| Good Very light scratches that are almost not noticeable. | $335 |
| Fair Scratches you can feel, dents or worn corners. Everything works. | $305 |
| Back glass cracked Back glass cracked, screen fine. | $230 |
| Front glass cracked (display works) Front glass cracked but the display works with no lines or spots. | $225 |
| Display damaged Lines, spots, dead pixels or touch problems. | $140 |
| Front and back cracked Cracked on both sides. | $120 |
Battery Health (Maximum Capacity) below 85%: −$35. Phones that won't power on are not purchased.
Good condition. Unlocked pays the most; carrier-locked phones (clean ESN, paid off) pay the locked price. The IMEI check at checkout confirms which one you have.
| Storage | Unlocked | Verizon | AT&T | T-Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $320 | $210 | $210 | $210 |
| 256GB | $335 | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| 512GB | $355 | $245 | $245 | $245 |
We still buy them as parts units, as long as the phone is otherwise working and undamaged: iCloud / activation-locked: $40 · blacklisted or balance owed: $130. Turn off Find My iPhone before you ship — if it's still on when the phone arrives, it's graded as iCloud-locked.
As of November 5, 2026, Money4Phones pays $335 for a 256GB unlocked iPhone 16 in good condition, $350 like new, and from $54 for damaged units. Prices update weekly and the offer you lock is good for 30 days.
Yes. A iPhone 16 with cracked front glass and a working display pays $225; with a damaged display (lines, spots, touch issues) it pays $140. Pick the lower grade if you're not sure — if it grades higher at inspection, we pay the higher price.
Yes. A iPhone 16 locked to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or another carrier pays $225 in good condition (256GB). The IMEI check at checkout confirms the lock status before you ship.
An iCloud / activation-locked iPhone 16 that is otherwise working and undamaged pays $40. A blacklisted iPhone 16 (bad ESN or balance owed) pays $130. Locked phones that are also cracked or damaged are not purchased. Find My iPhone must be turned off before shipping or the phone is graded as iCloud-locked.
Pick the model, storage, carrier and condition on money4phones.com to see your offer, enter the IMEI to confirm it, and lock the price. We email a prepaid USPS or UPS label (or a QR code if you can't print). Ship it, we inspect it, and you're paid by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Cash App within 48 hours of approval.
If Battery Health (Maximum Capacity) is below 35%, $35 comes off the offer. Check it under Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging.
Yes. Every order gets a prepaid shipping label by email. Your offer is locked for 30 days from the day you order.
Money4Phones has bought used phones since 2009, was one of the original buyers on uSell's trade-in program, has 600+ five-star reviews on Swappa and is a Top Rated Seller on eBay. We ship to our facility in Rolla, Missouri and pay within 48 hours of inspection.