Apple Raises US Trade-In Values to $695, Cuts Some Mac and Android Offers
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Updated · PhoneArena · May 27
Apple Raises US Trade-In Values to $695, Cuts Some Mac and Android Offers
11 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · May 27
Apple lifted US trade-in estimates across most recent devices, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max now worth up to $695 and the base iPhone 16 rising to $460.
iPads also gained ground, with the iPad Pro increasing to $690 and other current models adding $15 to $20 in credit.
Mac changes were mixed: MacBook Air trade-in value climbed to $520 and Mac mini to $375, while the top-end Mac Studio fell to $2,045 and iMac stayed at $355.
Apple Watch values mostly rose, including Ultra 2 to $305 and Series 9 to $130, but the original Ultra slipped to $205.
Android switchers got worse terms, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra cut to $200 from $230; Apple said final offers still depend on device inspection.
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