From now until June 3, Apple is improving its trade-in offers for those giving up their old iPhones and getting a new one. The deal is good on any new iPhone purchase, as long as you’re trading in at least an iPhone 11 or newer.
The amount you get varies based on the model and condition of the phone, but trade-in values are going up from $10 to $30. An iPhone 13 used to have a trade-in value of $300, but you’ll get $320 until June 3, for example.
Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 16 in September, but if you need a new iPhone now, this is a great chance to get it for a few bucks less. The new model won’t be all that different than the iPhone 15, but it will bring some new features, including a slightly larger screen and updated cameras. Apple will also show off all of the new features coming to older phones in iOS 18 at WWDC on June 10.
Your best trade-in deals in the U.S. will still come from carriers, but Apple’s trade-in is one of the only ways to get an iPhone without being locked into some extended service with a specific carrier. We have some additional advice in our guide to selling or trading in your iPhone.
Author: Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Macworld
Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.