Apple Adds Samsung Foldables to Trade-In Program

Apple today revised its U.S. trade-in estimates, with increases for many older iPhones, reductions for several Pro models, and newly listed offers for six Samsung foldables. The iPhone 17 Pro has the largest dollar reduction among the affected iPhones, dropping $45 to a maximum of $740. The iPhone 17 Pro Max falls $30 to $855, while the iPhone Air and standard iPhone 17 each gain $30, bringing both to $615. Many older models recover some of the value lost in September's reductions. Most remain below their pre-September maximums, although the second-generation iPhone SE returns to $45, fully reversing its $5 cut. The following iPhone estimates have changed. Each price is the maximum available trade-in credit: iPhone 17 Pro Max: $855 (previously $885) iPhone 17 Pro: $740 (previously $785) iPhone Air: $615 (previously $585) iPhone 17: $615 (previously $585) iPhone 16 Pro Max: $590 (previously $610) iPhone 16 Plus: $450 (previously $430) iPhone 16: $440 (previously $430) iPhone 16e: $285 (previously $270) iPhone 15 Pro Max: $445 (previously $455) iPhone 15 Pro: $365 (previously $370) iPhone 15 Plus: $325 (previously $315) iPhone 14 Plus: $215 (previously $210) iPhone 13 Pro Max: $330 (previously $320) iPhone 13 Pro: $265 (previously $255) iPhone 13: $180 (previously $175) iPhone 12 Pro Max: $220 (previously $210) iPhone 12 Pro: $180 (previously $165) iPhone 12 mini: $85 (previously $80) iPhone SE (2nd generation): $45 (previously $40) iPhone 11 Pro Max: $145 (previously $140) iPhone 11: $105 (previously $100) iPhone XS Max: $90 (previously $85) iPhone XS: $65 (previously $60) iPhone XR: $80 (previously $75) iPhone X: $55 (previously $50) For customers switching from Android, Apple has added six Samsung foldables to its trade-in list. The Galaxy Z Fold7 receives the highest maximum offer among the additions, while the Galaxy Z Flip5 has the lowest: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: $410 (newly listed) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: $335 (newly listed) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: $270 (newly listed) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: $215 (newly listed) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: $185 (newly listed) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: $125 (newly listed) Google Pixel owners generally receive lower offers under the update. The Pixel 9 loses $20, the largest dollar reduction among the affected Pixel models, while the Pixel 7 gains $5. The changed maximum estimates are as follows: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: $280 (previously $290) Google Pixel 9 Pro: $265 (previously $275) Google Pixel 9: $180 (previously $200) Google Pixel 8 Pro: $135 (previously $150) Google Pixel 8: $100 (previously $115) Google Pixel 7 Pro: $80 (previously $90) Google Pixel 7: $70 (previously $65) The Apple Watch's adjustments are limited to six models. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 gains $10, three other watches gain $5 each, and the original Apple Watch Ultra and Series 7 each lose $5: Apple Watch Ultra 2: $275 (previously $265) Apple Watch Ultra: $185 (previously $190) Apple Watch Series 10: $155 (previously $150) Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): $65 (previously $60) Apple Watch Series 7: $60 (previously $65) Apple Watch Series 6: $45 (previously $40) Mac and iPad trade-in values stay at the levels introduced in October, including maximum estimates of $2,560 for the Mac Pro and $915 for the iPad Pro. Apple also introduced more detailed condition grading in September, improving offers for devices with minor cosmetic defects that previously received deductions similar to those applied to more serious damage. Actual trade-in offers depend on the device's condition, year, and configuration. 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