Apple raises trade‑in values for iPhone 16, iPad, Mac and Watch

Apple announced higher trade‑in estimates for many of its newest devices, including the iPhone 16 lineup, iPad Pro and MacBook models, while simultaneously pulling several Samsung Galaxy phones from its online trade‑in portal [1][2]. The changes, posted on Apple’s Trade In website earlier this week, affect both the amount users receive and the devices they can trade online.

Key takeaways

• Apple increased trade‑in values for iPhone 16 Pro Max to $695, iPhone 16 Pro to $560, iPhone 16 Plus to $465, and iPhone 16 to $460 [2].
• iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, iPad mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini and Apple Watch models also saw higher estimates [2].
• The online trade‑in tool no longer lists Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra, and S23 series; they may still be accepted in‑store [1].
• Remaining Samsung devices on the page saw modest price cuts, e.g., Galaxy S22 Ultra fell to $130 [1].
• Apple notes that trade‑in values are estimates and can vary by condition, configuration and device age [2].

Higher payouts for Apple’s latest hardware

Apple’s updated trade‑in chart shows modest but consistent bumps across its newest product families. The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s value rose from $685 to $695, while the iPhone 16 Pro increased by $10 to $560. The iPhone 16 Plus and base iPhone 16 each gained $10, reaching $465 and $460 respectively [2]. iPad offerings also improved: the iPad Pro now fetches $690 (up $20), the iPad Air $460 (up $15), the standard iPad $235 (up $15), and the iPad mini $265 (up $15). MacBook trade‑in prices climbed as well, with the MacBook Pro at $690 (up $5) and the MacBook Air at $520 (up $35). The Mac mini’s estimate rose to $375, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 now commands $305, a $10 increase [2].

Samsung devices disappear from Apple’s online tool

In contrast, Apple’s online trade‑in page has removed several high‑end Samsung models. The Galaxy S24 series (including S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra) and the Galaxy S23 series no longer appear, though Apple’s site notes that “some trade‑in devices and values are available in‑store only,” suggesting in‑person redemption may still be possible [1]. For the Samsung phones that remain listed, Apple reduced the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s value from $135 to $130 and the Galaxy Note 20 from $95 to $90. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, captured by MacRumors after the update, dropped from $230 to $200 [1].

Why it matters

The adjustments reflect Apple’s strategy to incentivize upgrades within its ecosystem while tightening the online trade‑in process for competing Android devices. Higher payouts for recent iPhone, iPad and Mac models may encourage users to recycle older Apple hardware and offset the cost of new purchases. Meanwhile, the removal of Samsung phones from the online tool could steer Android owners toward in‑store visits or alternative resale channels, potentially limiting cross‑brand trade‑ins. As Apple continues to refine its trade‑in program, consumers should verify final offers in‑store and consider device condition, as the listed values are estimates rather than guarantees [2].