Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches
Apple today adjusted its estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., with the changes reflected on its website.
Apple slightly increased trade-in values for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, second-generation iPhone SE, Apple Watch Series 4, and first-generation Apple Watch SE, while trade-in values slightly decreased for the entry-level iPad, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 7, and second-generation Apple Watch SE.
Apple's trade-in changes are outlined below:
| Device |
New Values |
Old Values |
iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Up to $630 |
Up to $620 |
iPhone SE 2 |
Up to $90 |
Up to $70 |
iPad |
Up to $250 |
Up to $260 |
Apple Watch Ultra |
Up to $365 |
Up to $390 |
Apple Watch Series 7 |
Up to $145 |
Up to $155 |
Apple Watch Series 4 |
Up to $70 |
Up to $60 |
Apple Watch SE 2 |
Up to $120 |
Up to $125 |
Apple Watch SE 1 |
Up to $95 |
Up to $90 |
Apple also adjusted trade-in values for select Android smartphones today, and for select Macs earlier this week.
Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, and the credit can be applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product, or placed on an Apple gift card for later use. Apple's trade-in page offers a complete list of values for devices.
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