Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 9, 2026.
iPhone 16
17 refurbished offers across 7 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S24 Ultra
7 refurbished offers across 2 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 16 | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 9, 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | QHD+ |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 52mm, f/1.6) | 200 MP (Wide, OIS, F1.7, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 50 MP (Telephoto, 5x optical zoom, OIS, F3.4, FOV 22deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS, F2.4, FOV 36deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Materials | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back | Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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.
At 256 GB, iPhone 16 starts at $849.990 (no grade) and Galaxy S24 Ultra at $644.990 (grade C). The offers for iPhone 16 state no grade, so this is not a direct comparison.
iPhone 16 has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256, 512 GB against 256, 512 GB.
iPhone 16 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 7 against 2.
Choose the iPhone 16 if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 20, 2024, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in January 17, 2024.
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 256, 512 GB for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- you want more shops to compare: 7 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 2 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 16 or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Their offers do not match in grade or storage, so this is not a direct comparison. The lowest published price is $599.990 for the iPhone 16 and $644.990 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The iPhone 16 is newer. It came out in September 20, 2024 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in January 17, 2024, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 16 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The iPhone 16 has refurbished offers in 7 shops and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in 2 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Enter the New Era of Mobile AI with Samsung Galaxy S24 Series · September 28, 2026