Apple has reportedly adjusted trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models and select Android phones for the first time. Compared with Apple's previous trade-in estimates in May, some eligible Apple devices are now worth almost 30% more when traded in, according to a 9To5Google report.
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iPhone increased trade-in value
However, the trade-in value has only been increased in the US market. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is currently available at the highest maximum trade-in value among iPhones. It was highlighted that its maximum value has increased from $695 to $720, showing a $25 increase. Whereas the iPhone 16 Pro trade-in value has increased from $560 to $630.
Surprisingly, it's not only for the latest iPhone, but it also includes the oldest iPhone models like the iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS model, and even the iPhone 8. This has also been applied to iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch models.
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iPad and Macs increased trade-in value
The MacBook Pro is now available at a trade-in value of $855, up from $690. Whereas the MacBook Air can be traded for $580, instead of $520. Similar increases have been applied to iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
For Apple iPads, iPad Pro trade value increased to $720 from $690. iPad to $260 from $235, iPad Air from $ 490 to $ 460, and the iPad mini to $300 from $265.
Android trade-in value
On the other hand, Apple has also increased the trade-in value of selected Android models from Samsung and Google, and it has also added a few new models from OnePlus. Samsung models include Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and older models, and trade-in value has been increased by up to $5. Eligible Google phones include Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and older models until the Pixel 7 series. Lastly, Apple has added the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R to its eligible trade-in model list
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