Apple Updates Trade-in Values Across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple Updates Trade-in Values Across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

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Written By Jamie Spencer

Apple has quietly refreshed its trade-in pricing, adjusting values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch models in the US. As usual, trade-ins can be completed online or at an Apple Store, with credit applied toward a new purchase.

The short version: most iPhone and Apple Watch values dropped slightly, while many Mac trade-in values jumped significantly.

iPhone Trade-ins Mostly Dip

Across the iPhone lineup, Apple shaved a little off the top on most recent models. The cuts are small, but consistent.

Highlights include:

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: now up to $650 (down from $670)
  • iPhone 16 Pro: now up to $530 (down from $550)
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max: now up to $450 (down from $470)

Older devices saw similar minor drops, though some models, like the iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 13, held steady.

Nothing here is shocking. As newer models age and resale markets soften, Apple typically trims trade-in values in small increments rather than making dramatic cuts.

iPad Values Slip Slightly

iPad trade-ins also saw modest declines:

  • iPad Pro: up to $685 (down from $695)
  • iPad Air: up to $400 (down from $415)

The iPad mini stayed flat, while the standard iPad dipped only slightly.

Macs Get a Big Correction Upward

This is where things get interesting.

Apple significantly increased trade-in values for many Macs, in some cases by a dramatic margin:

  • MacBook Pro: now up to $2,515 (previously listed as low as $760)
  • MacBook Air: now up to $900 (up from $540)
  • iMac: now up to $875 (up from $375)
  • Mac Pro: now up to $3,215 (up from $2,520)

It is unclear why the earlier Mac values were so low, but the updated numbers look far more in line with real-world resale prices. If you have been sitting on an older Mac waiting for a better trade-in window, this update matters.

Apple Watch values edge down

Apple Watch trade-ins mostly followed the iPhone trend, with small reductions across the board:

  • Apple Watch Series 10: now up to $150 (down from $160)
  • Apple Watch Ultra: now up to $225 (down from $245)

A few models, including the Ultra 2, remained unchanged.

Android Trade-ins Also Adjusted

Apple also updated trade-in values for select Android smartphones, though the company did not highlight which models saw changes.

The Takeaway

This update feels like a routine recalibration rather than a major shift. Apple continues to gently lower iPhone and Watch values as devices age, while correcting what looked like unusually low Mac trade-in pricing.

If you are planning to upgrade a Mac, now may be a better time than it was just days ago. If you are trading in an iPhone, the difference is unlikely to make or break a purchase, but it is worth checking the new numbers before you commit.

Apple Trade-In Values (United States)

iPhone

iPhone ModelNew ValueOld Value
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $650Up to $670
iPhone 16 ProUp to $530Up to $550
iPhone 16 PlusUp to $440Up to $450
iPhone 16Up to $410Up to $420
iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $450Up to $470
iPhone 15 ProUp to $380Up to $400
iPhone 15 PlusUp to $320Up to $330
iPhone 15Up to $300Up to $310
iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $350Up to $370
iPhone 14 ProUp to $280Up to $300
iPhone 14 PlusUp to $230Up to $240
iPhone 14Up to $210Up to $220
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $80Up to $80
iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $280Up to $300
iPhone 13 ProUp to $230Up to $230
iPhone 13Up to $180Up to $180
iPhone 13 miniUp to $140Up to $150
iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $210Up to $220
iPhone 12 ProUp to $160Up to $160
iPhone 12Up to $120Up to $130
iPhone 12 miniUp to $80Up to $90
iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50
iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $140Up to $150
iPhone 11 ProUp to $120Up to $130
iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $100
iPhone XS MaxUp to $90Up to $100
iPhone XSUp to $70Up to $70
iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $80
iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60
iPhone 8 PlusUp to $50Up to $50
iPhone 8Up to $40Up to $40

iPad

iPad ModelNew ValueOld Value
iPad ProUp to $685Up to $695
iPad AirUp to $400Up to $415
iPadUp to $170Up to $175
iPad miniUp to $255Up to $255

Mac

Mac ModelNew ValueOld Value
MacBook ProUp to $2,515Up to $760
MacBook AirUp to $900Up to $540
iMacUp to $875Up to $375
iMac ProUp to $325Up to $240
Mac miniUp to $340Up to $380
Mac StudioUp to $1,030Up to $1,030
Mac ProUp to $3,215Up to $2,520

Apple Watch

Apple Watch ModelNew ValueOld Value
Apple Watch Series 10Up to $150Up to $160
Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $335Up to $335
Apple Watch Series 9Up to $115Up to $125
Apple Watch UltraUp to $225Up to $245
Apple Watch Series 8Up to $85Up to $95
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $55Up to $60
Apple Watch Series 7Up to $60Up to $65
Apple Watch Series 6Up to $45Up to $50
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $30
Apple Watch Series 5Up to $25Up to $25
Jamie Spencer

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