Old iPhone, New Credit: Apple Tops Out at the iPhone 8 for Trade-Ins
Apple’s Trade In program can credit iPhones back to the iPhone 8 (2017); iPhone 8 in good condition is worth about $35, the 8 Plus $40, and the iPhone X $60, with older models earning nothing. Newer iPhones can fetch up to $720 (e.g., iPhone 16 Pro Max). Non-Apple devices like Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and Huawei are also eligible but typically worth less (e.g., Pixel 6 Pro in good shape $50; a 128GB Pixel 9 Pro around $255, 1TB about $315). Credit can be applied to a new purchase, financing, or an Apple Gift Card, and you can trade online (with a prepaid label) or at an Apple Store. For potentially higher returns, third-party sites or direct selling may pay more, though with extra effort.
