Apple raises trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, Androids

Apple has increased the trade-in values for a wide range of its products, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and Apple Watches, while also expanding the list of eligible Android devices. The adjustments, which took effect in early August 2026, are designed to offer customers more credit when upgrading to newer hardware.

The increases vary by model and condition, with some devices seeing substantial jumps. For iPhones, the maximum credit for an iPhone 16 Pro Max rose from $695 to $720, while the iPhone 16 Pro increased from $560 to $630. Older models, including the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro, also saw their values climb. In the Mac lineup, some of the most notable increases occurred, with the MacBook Pro's maximum value rising to $855 from $690 and the Mac Studio jumping to $1,305 from $1,045. Apple Watch and iPad models received more modest bumps.

Concurrently, Apple has added several newer Android phone models to its trade-in program, including the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and the OnePlus 13 and 13R. Trade-in values for a few existing Android devices saw slight decreases.

The move is widely seen as a strategic effort to encourage...