Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 30, 2026.
iPhone 16e
3 refurbished offers across 2 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Galaxy S25 Plus
13 refurbished offers across 3 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| 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.
iPhone 16e costs 5% less than Galaxy S25 Plus at 256 GB, grade B, from $619.990 against $649.990.
Galaxy S25 Plus has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 3 against 2.
Choose the iPhone 16e if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 5% less than the Galaxy S25 Plus at 256 GB, grade B, from $619.990 versus $649.990.
- you want the newer one: it came out in February 28, 2025, and the Galaxy S25 Plus in January 22, 2025.
Choose the Galaxy S25 Plus if...
- you want more shops to compare: 3 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 2 for the iPhone 16e.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 16e or the Galaxy S25 Plus?
The iPhone 16e is cheaper. It costs 5% less at 256 GB, grade B, from $619.990 versus $649.990 for the Galaxy S25 Plus.
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 22, 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 2 shops and the Galaxy S25 Plus in 3 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16e · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S25 Plus