Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Updated 21 July 2026.
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max was Apple's biggest, best iPhone when it launched in 2024. Two years on, it's no longer the newest — but it's now available refurbished for a few hundred less than it cost new, and it's still a seriously capable phone.
So is it the smart buy in 2026, or should you pay up for the 17 Pro Max? Depends entirely on what phone you're coming from. Let's sort it out.
Short answer
If you're upgrading from an iPhone 13 or older, the 16 Pro Max is a fantastic buy in 2026 — huge screen, titanium build, pro cameras, and years of iOS ...