Apple raises trade-in value for products — here's how much more you'll get for an old iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple Watch
Apple has increased the trade-in values for several of its products, including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches. The new trade-in estimates offer more cash for older devices, which may help customers during economic challenges. However, Apple has also reduced the trade-in values for Android devices.
- ▪Trade-in values for the iPhone 16 family have increased by $10 to $25 depending on the model.
- ▪Customers can now receive up to $35 for the iPhone 8 and $45 for the iPhone 8 Plus.
- ▪The trade-in value for current iPads has also increased by $15 to $20 based on the model.
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Computing Hardware Apple raises trade-in value for products — here's how much more you'll get for an old iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple Watch News By Jeff Parsons published 29 May 2026 Apple has raised the trade-in prices for its products When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Jump To: iPhone and iPad MacBook Apple Watch Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In a world where everything is getting more expensive, Apple seems to be quietly making some pretty solid choices that benefit the budget-conscious among us.
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