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Apple Raises U.S. Trade-In Values for Most Devices

The company increased its posted 'up to' credits to help offset higher retail prices and to support its Upgrade leasing program for customers trading in older hardware.

Apple has increased most trade-in values, but it's still not the best deal
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Your old iPhone could be worth nearly 30% more; Apple increases trade-in value across iPhones, Macs, and others

Overview

  • Apple updated its U.S. Trade In table on Thursday, August 6, 2026, raising maximum estimates for most iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches while adding several Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus models to the eligible list.
  • Mac payouts saw the largest percentage gains, with the Mac mini rising roughly 28% and large jumps for the Mac Studio and MacBook Pro that add hundreds of dollars to posted caps.
  • iPhone estimates increased across most of the lineup, led by the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to $720 and the iPhone 16 Pro at up to $630, with smaller bumps down the model range.
  • Apple’s figures are maximum online estimates that depend on a device’s condition, year, and configuration, and third-party buyback services or private sales commonly return higher cash than Apple’s credit.
  • Coverage links the change to Apple’s retail price increases in June and the new Upgrade leasing program, which could lower up-front costs for buyers and encourage trade-ins ahead of the company’s fall device launches.