Apple Boosts iPhone, Mac Trade-In Values
▼ Summary
– Apple raised U.S. trade-in estimates for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with some devices gaining nearly 30% in value compared to May.
– The iPhone 16 Pro Max now tops iPhone estimates at up to $720, up from $695, with increases across most models down to the iPhone 8.
– Macs saw the largest percentage increases, led by the Mac mini jumping roughly 28% from $375 to $480, while MacBook Pro rose to $855 and Mac Studio to $1,305.
– Apple added several Android phones to the trade-in list for the first time, including the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at $315 and OnePlus 13 at $250, though some existing Samsung and Pixel values fell.
– Apple notes that listed values are estimates, and final offers vary based on device condition and configuration, with not all devices eligible for credit.
Apple has quietly refreshed its U.S. trade-in program, bumping up estimated values across most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models while also welcoming a fresh batch of Android devices into the fold for the first time.
The adjustment, first flagged by 9to5Mac, delivers a notable boost for some hardware, with select devices climbing nearly 30% in estimated worth compared to the previous update back in May. For anyone sitting on an older handset or laptop, this could be the moment to cash in before the numbers shift again.
Leading the charge on the iPhone front, the iPhone 16 Pro Max now tops the chart at an estimated $720, up from $695. The gains ripple through the entire lineup, even touching some of Apple’s more seasoned models. Here’s a closer look at the revised figures:
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $695 to $720A handful of models stayed put, including the iPhone 16e, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, and iPhone 8 Plus.Turning to the iPad family, every current model saw its estimate climb. The iPad Pro leads with a jump from $690 to $720, followed by the iPad Air at $460 to $490, the iPad mini at $265 to $300, and the standard iPad at $235 to $260.The Mac category posted some of the most dramatic percentage gains in this refresh. The Mac mini surged roughly 28%, moving from $375 to $480. Other highlights include the MacBook Pro at $690 to $855, MacBook Air at $520 to $580, iMac at $355 to $380, Mac Studio at $1,045 to $1,305, and Mac Pro at $2,045 to $2,195. The iMac Pro remains unchanged.For Apple Watch owners, most models received a lift. The Apple Watch Series 10 now fetches $150 to $165, the Series 9 sits at $130 to $135, the Series 8 at $90 to $95, and the Series 7 at $65 to $70. Unchanged models include the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch SE (1st generation).Android trade-in values tell a more mixed story. Apple added several newer Samsung, Google, and OnePlus devices to the program for the first time, though some existing estimates took a slight dip. Newcomers include the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G at $95, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at $315, Pixel 9 Pro at $305, Pixel 9 at $210, OnePlus 13 at $250, and OnePlus 13R at $165. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G slipped from $130 to $125, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro dropped from $165 to $155. Unchanged Android models include the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8a, OnePlus 12, and OnePlus 12R.As always, these figures are estimates. Apple notes that final offers depend on a device’s condition and configuration, and not every device will qualify for trade-in credit. If you’re thinking about upgrading, locking in a quote sooner rather than later might be wise, since these numbers tend to shift with each product cycle.