Apple raises trade‑in values for many iPhones, Macs, iPads and Watches

Apple has increased the maximum trade‑in payouts for a range of its current products, including the iPhone 16 lineup, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches, with the new figures varying by region and device condition [1]. The adjustments raise the top offers for many flagship items while a few older or lower‑tier models see modest declines.

Key takeaways

• Canadian trade‑in caps for the iPhone 16 Pro Max rise to $1,025, up $70 from the previous $955 [1].
• U.S. trade‑in offers for the iPhone 16 Pro Max increase to $695, a $10 bump from $685 [3].
• MacBook Air’s Canadian maximum climbs to $470, while the U.S. figure reaches $520, a $35 increase [1][2].
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 sees the highest Canadian payout at $390, whereas the U.S. Ultra 2 offer is $305 [1][3].
• Some devices, such as the Apple Watch Ultra (U.S.) and iMac (both regions), experience unchanged or reduced values [2][3].

New Canadian trade‑in caps across the product line

Apple’s Canadian trade‑in portal now lists higher maximum payouts for many current devices. The iPhone 16 Pro Max can fetch up to $1,025, while the iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and base iPhone 16 see increases to $875, $645 and $635 respectively, compared with prior caps of $955, $815, $605 and $600 [1]. iPad Pro’s top offer climbs to $950, and the iPad Air reaches $695, reflecting a broader uplift for tablet models [1]. Among Macs, the Mac Pro now tops out at $2,290, and the Mac Studio at $1,235, while the MacBook Air’s ceiling rises to $470 [1]. Apple Watch trade‑in values also rise, with the Watch Ultra 2 reaching $390 and the Series 10 staying at $205 [1].

U.S. updates show smaller bumps and mixed changes

In the United States, Apple’s trade‑in updates are more modest. The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s maximum rises to $695, a $10 increase, and the iPhone 16 Pro, Plus, and base models move up to $560, $465 and $460 respectively [3]. iPad Pro’s top payout grows to $690, with the iPad Air at $460 and the iPad mini at $265 [3]. MacBook Air’s U.S. cap jumps to $520, while the Mac mini reaches $375, both modest gains over earlier figures [2][3]. Apple Watch values are mixed: the Series 9 and Ultra 2 see small raises to $130 and $305, but the original Ultra drops to $205, and the Series 10 remains unchanged at $150 [3]. Notably, the Mac Pro’s U.S. maximum falls slightly to $2,045 from $2,090 [3].

Why it matters

These adjustments reflect Apple’s ongoing effort to align trade‑in payouts with component values and market demand, especially for newer devices that retain higher‑grade chips and RAM [2]. For consumers, the higher caps can reduce the net cost of upgrading to the latest hardware, though the impact varies by region and device condition. The mixed changes—some models gaining, others losing value—highlight that trade‑in pricing is dynamic and can shift with supply chain factors. Apple’s updates also coincide with the removal of certain Samsung Galaxy models from its online trade‑in tool, suggesting a broader reshuffling of cross‑brand trade‑in options [4]. As Apple continues to refresh its pricing, shoppers should check the latest figures on Apple’s trade‑in site before making upgrade decisions.