Apple again lowers trade-in value of some iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch models

Once again, Apple’s lowered the estimated trade-in value of its iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch models, offering $50 less when trading in an iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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  • Apple has reduced trade-in values across a range of devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, after lowering trade-in values in 2021.
  • The price variance is different across the board: You might see a trade-in value reduction of $50 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and only a $20 drop for the mini.

Apple lowers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch trade-in values

Here are the newly-adjusted trade-in values versus what the previous maximum amount you could have received before today’s reduction.

iPhone

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $600, down from $650
  • iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $500, down from $550
  • iPhone 12: Up to $400, down from $420
  • iPhone 12 mini: Up to $300, down from $320
  • iPhone SE 2: Up to $140, down from $150
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $400, down from $420
  • iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $300, down from $350
  • iPhone 11: Up to $230, down from $300
  • iPhone XS Max: Up to $220, down from $250
  • iPhone XS: Up to $170, down from $200
  • iPhone XR: Up to $160, down from $200
  • iPhone X: Up to $150, down from $170
  • iPhone 8 Plus: Up to $140, down from $160
  • iPhone 8: Up to $90, down from $100
  • iPhone 6s Plus: Up to $40, down from $50
  • iPhone 6s: Up to $25, down from $30

iPad

  • iPad Pro: Up to $555, down from $655
  • iPad Air: Up to $275, down from $290
  • iPad: Up to $180, down from $190
  • iPad mini: Up to $185, down from $200

Mac

  • iMac Pro: Up to $1350, down from $1500
  • iMac: Up to $830, down from $850
  • Mac Pro: Up to $1800, down from $2000
  • Mac mini: Up to $400, down from $450

Apple Watch

  • Apple Watch SE: Up to $105, down from $120
  • Apple Watch Series 5: Up to $115, down from $120
  • Apple Watch Series 4: Up to $75, down from $85
  • Apple Watch Series 3: Up to $40, down from $50

As MacRumors notes, those are estimates of maximum trade-in values.

How Apple trade-in works

The actual trade-in value depends on several factors, like how worn-out the battery is, whether there’s cosmetic damage if the screen shows crack lines and so on. Like with similar trade-in services, the Apple Trade-In website gives you estimates of trade-in values. Your actual trade-in value may be lower, depending on device condition. You’ll receive a trade-in credit to spend toward a new device purchase. Read: How to find the estimated value of your Apple device

Does Apple offer the best trade-in deals?

As mentioned, Apple trade-in values decreased in 2021 so this is the second reduction in less than a year. This isn’t normal for Apple but then again, this isn’t business as usual either. With the ongoing supply chain challenges, ravaging inflation, war in Ukraine, rising energy prices and a recession ahead, something had to give. If you’re thinking about trading in your old device, Apple is not the place for the best deals. In fact, you’ll get more value out of your old device by putting it up for sale on eBay, handing it down to a family member or trading using a third-party trading service. Read: Things to do before selling an old iPhone