Your old iPhone is worth more now: Apple boosts trade-in payouts
Apple updates its trade-in prices (Photo: Pexels)
Apple has temporarily increased trade-in values for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Some devices are now worth nearly one-third more than before under the company's Trade-In program, according to Apple.
Mac and iPhone trade-in values have increased
The biggest jump came in the Mac lineup. The high-end Mac Studio can now be traded in for up to $1,305, compared to the previous maximum of $1,045.
Trade-in values for other Macs have also increased:
- MacBook Pro – up to $855 (previously $690);
- Mac mini – up to $480 (previously $375);
- MacBook Air – up to $580 (previously $520).
Among iPhones, the biggest increases were seen in the Pro models.
The iPhone 16 Pro is now worth up to $630 instead of $560, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has risen to $530, up from $490.
Trade-in values for standard and older iPhone models increased only slightly, while payouts for the iPhone 16e and iPhone X remain unchanged.
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iPad, Apple Watch, and Android updates
Trade-in values for iPads have also gone up. The iPad Pro is now worth up to $720 (previously $690), while the iPad mini has increased to $300, up from $265.
In the smartwatch category, the Apple Watch Series 10 saw a moderate increase, with a maximum trade-in value of $165, compared to $150 before.
Apple has also expanded the list of eligible Android devices.
Newly added models include:
- Google Pixel 9 series;
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra;
- OnePlus 13 and 13R.
At the same time, trade-in values for some older Android phones, including the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 Pro, have been reduced slightly.
Why did Apple increase trade-in values?
Apple has not officially explained the pricing changes. However, industry analysts believe the decision is linked to the global shortage of DRAM memory and NAND flash storage, which has driven up component prices.
Higher component costs are increasing the value of both new and used devices across the tech industry.
Apple notes that the final trade-in value depends on the device's condition, and customers receive the amount as store credit toward the purchase of a new Apple product.
