Buying refurbished is just the smart move: same phone, same experience, meaningfully less money out of your pocket.
The honest bit first. This iPhone 16 Pro Max has a few minor scratches on the screen and some light markings and scratches on the casing. It has also been fitted with a replacement screen and a replacement camera, both of which work normally. One thing worth knowing upfront: this unit does not have NFC, so tap-to-pay at card machines is not available on this device.
Screen: A few minor scratches are visible. The screen has been replaced with a high-quality replacement that performs normally. iOS will show a notification about the replacement part; this clears from the lock screen after a few days and is archived in Settings.
Casing: A few light markings and scratches are visible, but the overall condition is still very good.
Camera: Fitted with an original replacement camera. iOS may show a notification about the replacement part; this clears from the lock screen after a few days and is archived in Settings.
Battery: Health is at 91%, which is strong and will deliver a full day of normal use without any concern.
Functions: Functional apart from NFC. All other system functions have been tested and work as expected. Note that tap-to-pay and other NFC-dependent features are not available on this unit.
Overall: A well-functioning iPhone 16 Pro Max with light cosmetic wear and working replacement parts. The one practical limitation to keep in mind is the absence of NFC.
Warranty: Covered for 12 full months against faults, not accidental damage. If it stops working as it should, we sort it out.
In the box: Generic charging cable. Original box not included.
System specifications
Model: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (A3297)
Storage: 256GB
Colour: Natural Titanium
Display: 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz
Chip: Apple A18 Pro
Rear cameras: 48MP Fusion, 48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP 5x Telephoto
Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, eSIM
NFC: Not available on this unit
Operating system: iOS
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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.
