Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
Apple today adjusted estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to its website.
Some values increased, while others decreased. The changes were not too significant, with most values rising or dropping by $5 to $50.
We have outlined some examples below:
| Device |
New Value |
Old Value |
iPhone 15 Pro Max |
Up to $630 |
Up to $650 |
iPhone 15 |
Up to $400 |
Up to $410 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Up to $450 |
Up to $500 |
iPhone 14 |
Up to $270 |
Up to $300 |
iPad Pro |
Up to $520 |
Up to $555 |
iPad Air |
Up to $270 |
Up to $275 |
iPad mini |
Up to $200 |
Up to $215 |
Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
Up to $390 |
Up to $375 |
Apple Watch Series 8 |
Up to $145 |
Up to $140 |
Apple Watch Series 7 |
Up to $100 |
Up to $105 |
MacBook Pro |
Up to $915 |
Up to $875 |
MacBook Air |
Up to $425 |
Up to $445 |
Mac Studio |
Up to $1140 |
Up to $1170 |
Apple's trade-in values also changed for some Android smartphones.
Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, and the credit can be applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product, or placed on an Apple gift card for later use. Apple's trade-in page offers a complete list of values.
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