Apple Updates Trade-In Prices: Standard iPhone Models Increased, Pro Series Reduced, Samsung Foldables Added

Apple has recently updated its Apple Trade In valuation system for the U.S. market, marking the seventh adjustment to its trade-in policy over the past year. In this round of changes, trade-in values for several iPhone models and certain Apple Watch models were raised, while estimates for Mac and iPad remained unchanged from October levels. Apple also added six Samsung Galaxy foldable phones to its official trade-in list for the first time.

Price Adjustments

Models with increased values: iPhone Air and iPhone 17 saw the largest increases, with maximum trade-in values rising from $585 to $615, an increase of approximately 5%. Some older models and the second-generation iPhone SE also returned to their previous trade-in levels.

Models with reduced values: Higher-end Pro models were generally lowered. The iPhone 17 Pro dropped from $785 to $740, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max fell from $885 to $855.

Samsung foldables: For the first time, Samsung foldable phones were included in Apple's official trade-in valuation list. The Galaxy Z Fold7 can be traded in for up to $410, the Z Fold6 for $335, the Z Fold5 for $270, the Z Flip7 for $215, the Z Flip6 for $185, and the Z Flip5 for $125.

Apple also noted that actual trade-in values may vary depending on the device's condition, year of release, and configuration, and not all devices qualify for trade-in credit.