Apple Revises Trade-In Values: Most Phones Down, Macs Up
- Apple updated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch models on its website and in stores.
- Most iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch trade-in estimates fell slightly; several Mac entries were raised (and briefly fluctuated).
- Apple also adjusted trade-in values for some Android phones; Mac values were revised a second time later in the day.
- You can trade in devices online at apple.com/shop/trade-in or at an Apple Store; offers vary by model and condition.
What changed and why it matters
Apple pushed through a fresh set of trade-in prices for devices across its lineup, updating estimates on its official trade-in page and at retail locations. For consumers, that means slightly different credit when trading a device toward a new purchase or Apple Store credit.
Most changes were small downward adjustments for recent iPhone and iPad models, while several Mac listings showed much higher maximum values than before. Apple also published updated Android trade-in amounts.
iPhone trade-in highlights
Top-end iPhones saw modest drops: the iPhone 16 Pro Max moved from up to $670 down to about $650, and the iPhone 16 Pro fell to around $530 from $550. Entry and older models likewise declined by small amounts.
These shifts are typical as newer models enter the market and resale values settle. Exact credit depends on model, configuration and condition at assessment.
Mac numbers swing — then swing again
Several Mac entries increased significantly compared with the previously published list. At one point Apple listed much higher values for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, iMac Pro and Mac Pro — a change the report describes as making the values “more realistic.”
Later the same day Apple adjusted Mac values a second time, producing further large swings: MacBook Pro was quoted at up to $710, MacBook Air up to $470, iMac up to $375, iMac Pro $325, Mac mini $340, Mac Studio $1,030 and Mac Pro up to $2,520 in the follow-up update. The rapid changes suggest internal recalibration rather than a market-driven revaluation.
iPad and Apple Watch
iPad Pro and iPad Air saw small declines (iPad Pro from roughly $695 to $685, iPad Air from about $415 to $400), while the iPad mini and base iPad were largely stable. Apple Watch trade-ins also trended down modestly, with the Series 10 and Series 9 posting lower top-end credits.
How to check and complete a trade-in
Visit apple.com/shop/trade-in to get an instant estimate by selecting your device and answering condition questions. You can complete the trade-in online for credit toward a purchase or bring the device to an Apple Store for an in-person appraisal.
Apple’s published figures are estimates; final trade-in credit depends on the device’s physical and functional condition at inspection. If you’re planning to upgrade, check Apple’s trade-in page frequently while values are changing.
