Apple Cuts Trade-In Value of iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad Models
Apple has once again adjusted the maximum trade-in values of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac models, lowering the amount customers can receive when trading in their existing devices for one of the company's newer products.
The old and updated iPhone trade-in values can be found below.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $600, down from $650
- iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $500, down from $550
- iPhone 12: Up to $400, down from $420
- iPhone 12 miin: Up to $300, down from $320
- 2nd generation iPhone SE: Up to $140, down from $150
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $400, down from $420
- iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $300, down from $350
- iPhone 11: Up to $230, down from $300
- iPhone XS Max: Up to $220, down from $250
- iPhone XS: Up to $170, down from $200
- iPhone XR: Up to $160, down from $200
- iPhone X: Up to $150, down from $170
- iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $140, down from $160
- iPhone 8: Up to $90, down from $100
- iPhone 6s Plus: Up to $40, down from $50
- iPhone 6s: Up to $25, down from $30
Apple also updated trade-in values for the Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, which can be seen below.
- iMac Pro: Up to $1350, down from $1500
- iMac: Up to $830, down from $850
- Mac Pro: Up to $1800, down from $2000
- Mac mini: Up to $400, down from $450
- iPad Pro: Up to $555, down from $655
- iPad Air: Up to $275, down from $290
- iPad: Up to $180, down from $190
- iPad mini: Up to $185, down from $200
- Apple Watch SE: Up to $105, down from $120
- Apple Watch Series 5: Up to $115, down from $120
- Apple Watch Series 4: Up to $75, down from $85
- Apple Watch Series 3: Up to $40, down from $50
As a reminder, the prices listed on Apple's trade-in websites are only estimates. The actual trade-in value will vary depending on device condition. Apple periodically changes trade-in values and more information can be seen on Apple's website.
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