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Apple - Refurbished Excellent - iPhone 16 5G 128GB - Apple Intelligence - (Unlocked) - Black

Model: REF-A3081
SKU: 6635012
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Customers often highlight the overall performance of the device as a major strength, with many users expressing high satisfaction with their purchase. Buyers frequently praise the excellent condition of the product upon arrival and note that the battery life is reliable for daily use. While the charging speed is also appreciated, a small number of users have reported occasional difficulties with internet connectivity.

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Features

  • Network Compatiblity

    Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Also works with prepaid carriers, including but not limited to: Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, Ultra, and H2O.

  • Display

    6.1 inches, Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision w/ Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) - 1179 x 2556 pixels

  • Memory

    128GB 8GB RAM

  • Camera

    Main - Dual 48 MP + 12 MP w/ Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama). Selfie - 12 MP w/ HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

  • Operating System

    IOS 18 -- Apple A18 -- Apple GPU (5-core graphics) -- Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)

  • Battery

    Li-Ion 3561 mAh

  • Dimensions

    5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in, 6.00 oz

Specifications

  • Screen Size
    6.1 inches
    Rear-Facing Camera
    48 megapixels
    Carrier Compatibility
    AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket, Consumer Cellular, Boost Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total by Verizon, Tracfone, Net10, Ultra Mobile, Ting Mobile, H2O Wireless, Visible
    Built-in Storage
    128 gigabytes
    Processor Model
    Apple A18
    Phone Memory (RAM)
    8 gigabytes
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Reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 88 reviews

91% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers often highlight the overall performance of the device as a major strength, with many users expressing high satisfaction with their purchase. Buyers frequently praise the excellent condition of the product upon arrival and note that the battery life is reliable for daily use. While the charging speed is also appreciated, a small number of users have reported occasional difficulties with internet connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Overall Performance (46)
  • Condition (15)
  • Battery Life (11)
  • Charging Speed (4)
  • Connectivity (3)

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Pros for Apple - Refurbished Excellent - iPhone 16 5G 128GB - Apple Intelligence - (Unlocked) - Black
Overall Performance, Condition, Battery Life, Charging SpeedThere were no pros for this product—There were no pros for this product—Overall Performance, Battery Life, Condition, Camera Quality, Features
Cons for Apple - Refurbished Excellent - iPhone 16 5G 128GB - Apple Intelligence - (Unlocked) - Black
ConnectivityThere were no cons for this product—There were no cons for this product—Overheating

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Questions & Answers

  • Does this iPhone support wireless charging?

    Yes, this iPhone supports wireless charging.

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  • What is the memory capacity of this phone?

    This phone has a memory capacity of 128GB and 8GB RAM.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What kind of display does this phone have?

    This phone features a 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED display.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Can I use mobile hotspot on this Apple iPhone?

    Yes, you can use the mobile hotspot capability on this Apple iPhone.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • How much storage does this Apple iPhone have?

    This Apple iPhone has 128 gigabytes of built-in storage.

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