If you’ve been thinking about buying an iPhone 15, Apple has just given you a little nudge to take the plunge by increasing maximum trade-in prices on old handsets – but only until June 3.
Apple Trade In is the easiest, if not most financially rewarding, way to trade in your old iPhone for a new one and get some cash back on your new purchase. And from today until June 3, Apple has slightly increased the credit it offers for old models from the iPhone 11 onwards.
As you can see in the table below, the credit increases during this period are small – ranging from an additional $10 for the iPhone SE (3rd generation) to a more generous $30 additional for the iPhone 13 mini. But with the future of the iPhone mini up in the air, it may be wise to hold on to that model if you like the form factor.
The prices below are also only an ‘estimated trade-in value’, with the actual amount depending on the condition of your device. If you want to know exactly how much your phone is worth, go to the official Apple Trade In page and answer questions about storage, serial number and more.
| Fashion model | New trade-in value (max) | Typical trade-in value (max) |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | $170 | $160 |
| iPhone 13mini | $300 | $270 |
| iPhone 13 | $320 | $300 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $380 | $370 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $460 | $450 |
| iPhone 14 | $380 | $370 |
| iPhone 14Plus | $430 | $420 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $530 | $520 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $650 | $630 |
Once your transaction is confirmed, you can send in your old phone or drop it off at an Apple Store. Apple will refurbish your old phone and sell it to a new owner, or recycle it if it’s in poor condition.
A recent one Bloomberg report revealed that Apple’s recycling process had historic problems, but Apple claims its recycling has improved a lot since those lawsuits in 2020 and that “we are pioneering innovative new ways to recover the valuable materials inside,” according to a spokesperson.
Either way, you’ll probably get more money for your old iPhone by consulting comparison sites (like It’s worth itMore), retailers or for a private sale on eBay, for example…
Should You Use Apple Trade In?
While small, these price increases are welcome for Apple Trade In, as credit offerings tend to lag behind the prices you can get for your old iPhone elsewhere.
For example, an unlocked iPhone 13 in good condition with the original box can fetch around $350 from ItsWorthMore or Swappa, which is more than the $320 Apple is offering through June 3 with the increased trade-in values.
Apple’s advantage is obviously convenience: if you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, trading in your old one at the same time can save you some time and effort.
Despite that recent behind-the-scenes report from Bloomberg about the problems Apple has encountered with e-waste and recycling contractors, the company is still one of the most transparent ways to recycle your old iPhone if it’s incapable of being reused. sold. .
So for some, these increased Apple Trade In prices could be worth taking advantage of next week, but only if you’re not looking for an iPhone 16 (which will likely land in September).