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Apple's new
trade-in values
Apple changed its US trade-in values on 12 November 2026. Most older iPhones gained $5 to $15, the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air gained $30, and the iPhone 17 Pro models lost $30 to $45. Here is every iPhone's new value, what changed, and what it means if you're upgrading this Black Friday.
Updated 13 November 2026 · Apple's maximum US trade-in values, as listed on 12 November 2026
Every iPhone's trade-in value
| Model | Now, up to | Before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | $855 | $885 | −$30 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | $740 | $785 | −$45 |
| iPhone Air | $615 | $585 | +$30 |
| iPhone 17 | $615 | $585 | +$30 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $590 | $610 | −$20 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $510 | $510 | No change |
| iPhone 16 Plus | $450 | $430 | +$20 |
| iPhone 16 | $440 | $430 | +$10 |
| iPhone 16e | $285 | $270 | +$15 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $445 | $455 | −$10 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $365 | $370 | −$5 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | $325 | $315 | +$10 |
| iPhone 15 | $305 | $305 | No change |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $360 | $360 | No change |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $285 | $285 | No change |
| iPhone 14 Plus | $215 | $210 | +$5 |
| iPhone 14 | $195 | $195 | No change |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $330 | $320 | +$10 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $265 | $255 | +$10 |
| iPhone 13 | $180 | $175 | +$5 |
| iPhone 13 mini | $145 | $145 | No change |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $220 | $210 | +$10 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $180 | $165 | +$15 |
| iPhone 12 | $120 | $120 | No change |
| iPhone 12 mini | $85 | $80 | +$5 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | $145 | $140 | +$5 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | $125 | $125 | No change |
| iPhone 11 | $105 | $100 | +$5 |
Maximum values for phones in good condition. Apple pays less for damaged phones and sets the final value after inspection. Older models not on our site: iPhone XS Max $90, XR $80, XS $65, X $55, SE (3rd gen) $75, SE (2nd gen) $45, 8 Plus $35.
Source: Apple Trade In, checked 12 November 2026
What it means for upgrading
| Upgrade | Cost before | Cost now |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 13 → iPhone 17 | $724 | $719 |
| iPhone 16 → iPhone 17 | $469 | $459 |
| iPhone 17 Pro → iPhone 18 Pro | $414 | $459 |
Sources: Apple Trade In, checked 12 November 2026 · Apple's iPhone prices, checked 12 September 2026
For most people the change is small: $5 to $15 either way rarely changes whether upgrading is worth it. The exception is iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max owners thinking about the iPhone 18 Pro, whose trade-in fell by $45 and $30. Our calculator already uses the new values, so its verdict for your phone is up to date.
See the new math for your exact iPhone.
Check my iPhoneApple Watch trade-in values
| Model | Now, up to | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 | $430 | No change |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | $275 | +$10 |
| Apple Watch Ultra | $185 | −$5 |
| Apple Watch Series 11 | $200 | No change |
| Apple Watch Series 10 | $155 | +$5 |
| Apple Watch Series 9 | $115 | No change |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | $90 | No change |
| Apple Watch Series 7 | $60 | −$5 |
| Apple Watch Series 6 | $45 | +$5 |
| Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) | $115 | No change |
| Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) | $65 | +$5 |
| Apple Watch SE (1st gen) | $30 | No change |
Source: Apple Trade In, checked 12 November 2026
Is your watch on the list of models dropped by watchOS 27? Those still get security updates, so keeping it is an option.
Switching from Android
Apple added six Samsung foldables to its trade-in list on the same day and lowered most Google Pixel values.
| Phone | Up to | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | $410 | Newly listed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | $335 | Newly listed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | $270 | Newly listed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | $215 | Newly listed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 | $185 | Newly listed |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | $125 | Newly listed |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | $280 | −$10 |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | $265 | −$10 |
| Google Pixel 9 | $180 | −$20 |
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | $135 | −$15 |
| Google Pixel 8 | $100 | −$15 |
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | $80 | −$10 |
| Google Pixel 7 | $70 | +$5 |
Source: Apple Trade In, checked 12 November 2026
Moving to an iPhone? See what to buy first for your new iPhone.
Before you trade in
Back up, sign out of your Apple Account and erase the phone first: Apple's checklist. Not sure trading in is your best option? Compare trade-in, selling and handing it down.
Sources: Apple Trade In; 9to5Mac for the previous values.