Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple trade-in values shift: iPhone payouts fall slightly while select Mac models see big increases. Here’s what changed in January 2026.
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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple Trade-In Values Drop for iPhones, Rise for Macs If you’re planning to upgrade your iPhone or Mac soon, timing matters. In mid-January 2026, Apple quietly adjusted its official trade-in values across its ecosystem—lowering payouts for most iPhones and iPads but significantly boosting offers for several Mac models. Whether you're clearing out an old device or eyeing a new MacBook Pro, these changes could affect how much credit you receive toward your next purchase. Credit: Google iPhone Trade-In Values See Modest Declines Apple’s latest update shows a consistent, though slight, downward trend in iPhone trade-in estimates. Flagship models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max now fetch up to $650—down $20 from the previous $670. Similarly, the standard iPhone 16 dropped from $420 to $410. Even older devices weren’t spared: the iPhone 14 Pro Max fell from $370 to $350, and the iPhone 12 mini now nets just $80, down from $90. Notably, some models held steady—like the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iPho…