Buying refurbished is the smart move here, you get the same iPhone 16 Pro experience for a lot less than new, and someone else has already taken the depreciation hit for you.
The honest bit first. This unit has a few close-up scratches on the screen and some small marks and nicks on the casing from normal use, and that's exactly why the price makes sense. It's also had its screen, back glass, enclosure, and camera replaced with new components, all working just as well as the originals.
Screen: A few scratches are visible on close inspection, and the phone has been fitted with a new replacement screen that performs just as well as the original. You may briefly see a notification about the replacement part on the lock screen, this disappears after a few days and gets archived in the Settings app.
Casing: A few small markings and nicks are visible on close inspection, overall in great condition. The device has also had its back glass, enclosure, and camera replaced with new, high quality parts that work just as well as the originals. Note that the SIM tray on this unit is gold coloured. As with the screen, a similar replacement part notice may briefly appear before archiving itself in Settings.
Battery: Health is at 91%.
Functions: The device has undergone comprehensive testing of its system functions, confirming it is in full working order, including the replaced camera.
Overall: A well looked after iPhone 16 Pro with light cosmetic wear and some quality replacement parts fitted, working perfectly for everyday use.
Warranty: Covered for 2 full years against faults, not accidental damage. If it stops working as it should, we sort it out.
In the box: iPhone 16 Pro, generic charging cable. Original box not included.
System specifications
6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, Apple A18 Pro chip, Pro camera system (48MP Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP Telephoto with 5x optical zoom), Face ID, Ceramic Shield front, titanium frame, USB-C connector, 5G connectivity, supports physical SIM and eSIM, runs iOS.
There is only one, and it might be in someone else's cart right now. A cart does not hold it, checking out does. The first person to check out claims it, and we then hold it just for them for 2 hours to pay. Settle within that window and it is yours. Let it lapse and it goes back up for whoever is next in line. Pay before 13:00 on a weekday (not Friday) and it is packed and dispatched the same day.
Door to door, anywhere in South Africa. Every device is local stock, sent via The Courier Guy with a tracking number the moment it leaves us. No imports, no customs queue, no waiting weeks for a parcel from overseas.
The price you see is the price you pay. Because it ships from right here, there are no surprise VAT bills or import duties landing after checkout, the kind that catch people out when they buy refurbished from abroad. What you pay is the whole story.
