Apple has recently adjusted the trade-in rates for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. This revision marks the first change in 2026 and the third since the launch of the iPhone 17 in September 2025. The exchange values for most products have decreased, particularly for the newer models, while older models seem to hold their value better.
For example, the trade-in value for an iPhone 16 Pro Max has dropped from $700 in September 2025 to $670 in November, and it now stands at $650, as reported by Macrumors.
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Newer iPhones are losing value faster
Similarly, the trade-in value for the baseline iPhone 16 has decreased from $450 in September 2025 to $410 in January 2026, representing a 9% decline. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has experienced an even greater decrease, dropping from $630 to $450 over the past year.
Apple’s trade-in values are declining due to a higher volume of returned devices entering the refurbishment and resale pipeline. Despite this trend, it’s important to monitor these values as they can impact the resale market and upgrade ecosystem.
| New Trade-In Value | Old Trade-In Value (November 2025) | Trade-In Value (September 2025) | |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Up to $650 | Up to $670 | Up to $700 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Up to $530 | Up to $550 | Up to $580 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | Up to $440 | Up to $450 | Up to $470 |
| iPhone 16 | Up to $410 | Up to $420 | Up to $450 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Up to $450 | Up to $470 | Up to $630 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Up to $380 | Up to $400 | Up to $500 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Up to $320 | Up to $330 | Up to $440 |
| iPhone 15 | Up to $300 | Up to $310 | Up to $400 |
| iPhone 14 | Up to $210 | Up to $220 | Up to $290 |
| iPhone 13 | Up to $180 | Up to $180 | Up to $250 |
| iPhone 12 | Up to $120 | Up to $130 | Up to $170 |
| iPhone 11 | Up to $100 | Up to $100 | Up to $130 |
| iPhone XS | Up to $70 | Up to $70 | Up to $90 |
| iPhone X | Up to $60 | Up to $60 | Up to $60 |
| iPhone 8 | Up to $40 | Up to $40 | Up to $45 |
While older iPhones maintain a more stable exchange rate due to lower volumes, it’s essential to consider these values when trading in for a new Apple product.
If you’re planning to upgrade to a new iPhone or Apple device, be prepared to pay a bit more now given the changes in trade-in values.
