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Whether you’re in the market for a new iPhone 15 or planning to go big with the iPhone 15 Pro, don’t just toss your aging phone in a drawer when you upgrade. Sell your iPhone! That old hunk of glass is more valuable than you might think. There are quite a few services that will give you cash or store credit for a used iPhone. We’ve compared some popular services for trading in an old device. Most of these services accept Samsung and Google devices too, and all of them take iPhones.
Updated September 2023: We’ve updated phones and pricing.
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If you want the maximum resale value for your phone, make sure you take care of it. Buy a good case (check out our guide on picking a good phone case) and consider a screen protector (AmFilm protectors work well). They’ll keep your device looking new, which is the best way to ensure you get the most money possible when you sell.
Always buy an unlocked phone. This not only gives you the freedom to switch carriers, but you’ll get more for it when you go to sell it. Unlocked phones work on any wireless network that they have the antenna to support. There’s no reason to chain yourself to one carrier. Generally, unless a carrier tells you a phone is unlocked, it probably isn’t, especially if you buy it on a payment plan.
The last thing to do before you run off to cash in your old phone is to back up all your data using iCloud. Be sure to check the option to backup your Messages so iCloud will store your text messages, which sometimes include photos and videos you haven’t saved to your Camera Roll. Remember to unpair your Apple Watch if you have one, and wipe your phone’s data as well.
An eBay clone of sorts, Swappa seeks to eliminate some of the problems associated with eBay: high seller fees, poor seller-buyer communication tools, and too many poor-quality devices. You won’t be able to sell your iPhone here unless it’s in good shape, fully functional, and undamaged.
So long as your phone meets Swappa’s listing criteria and you’re willing to put in a little effort, this is where you’ll get the most money for your old device. As you would on eBay, you’ll need to put together a listing with photos. Be sure to take the case off your phone, and be honest about the condition. Remember to factor in shipping when setting your sale price.
Currently, a 128-GB iPhone 14 sells for around $730. An iPhone 13 is somewhere between $395 and $565, depending on the storage capacity and condition.
Gazelle is the old hand in the world of used phones. The company has been buying phones since 2006, and it has the simplest process.
You fill out an online form and answer some questions about your device—whether it works, which carrier it’s tied to, and whether there’s any cosmetic damage. You’ll then get an offer based on the answers you give. If you accept the offer, Gazelle will send a box complete with a shipping label, and you’ll ship the phone in for inspection. Once the company has looked over your device and verified that it’s in the condition you said it was, you’ll be paid—usually in about seven to 10 days. Payment can be in the form of a check, PayPal, or Amazon gift card.
A factory-unlocked, 128-GB iPhone 14 in good condition will get you $423. A 128-GB unlocked iPhone 13 will net you about $384. Gazelle sometimes runs promotional offers around new device launches, so keep an eye out to snag the best deal.
If your iPhone is damaged or the battery no longer holds a charge, uSell will still buy it. Of the send-it-in-style services, uSell offers the most for damaged devices. We were offered $155 for an iPhone 13 that doesn’t even power on. A factory-unlocked, 128-GB iPhone 12 Pro Max that’s been damaged can get you $225, which is better than nothing.
Apple’s Trade-In program doesn't always offer the best prices, but if you’re buying a new iPhone, Apple will quickly apply your credit to the new device. Otherwise, you get a gift card good for anything in the Apple Store. Apple pays top dollar only for absolutely pristine phones. At the time of writing, an iPhone 14 in good condition will get you up to $430, while an iPhone 13 can go for up to $370.
We don’t recommend it, but if you’re the sort of person who must upgrade to a new iPhone every year, you might save some money using Apple’s iPhone upgrade program. Like a lease, you perpetually pay for your phone every month but get a new one after 12 months, which makes it cheaper than buying a new unlocked phone every year.
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