If you’re intrigued by the new Pixel Fold and have an iPhone, Google is making it very easy to switch. If you preorder a Pixel Fold, Google is paying as much as $950 for a used iPhone, nearly as much as the original MSRP.
To get the maximum amount, you’ll need to trade in an iPhone 14 Pro Max ($950), iPhone 14 Pro ($900), or iPhone 14 Plus ($750). The iPhone 14 Pro has the least depreciation, with a trade-in value of just $99 less than the MSRP, though the other models hold their value too at just $149 less than Apple’s retail price. For whatever reason, the iPhone 14 only nets you $350 for a $799 phone.
Last year’s Pro models will net you a fantastic rate as well. Google is offering $900 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and $850 for the iPhone 13 Pro, but just $220 for the iPhone 13 and a paltry $180 for the iPhone 13 mini. For comparison, Apple offers up to $630 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, $530 for the iPhone Pro, $400 for the iPhone 13, and $330 for the iPhone 13 mini.
Here are the rest of the trade-in values:
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: $800
- iPhone 12 Pro: $204.80
- iPhone 12: $165.60
- iPhone 12 mini: $106.40
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: $168
- iPhone 11 Pro: $112.80
- iPhone 11: $240
- iPhone XS Max: $96
- iPhone XS: $73
- iPhone XR: $77
- iPhone X: $57
- iPhone SE (2022): $80.80
- iPhone SE (2020): $28.01
- iPhone 8 Plus: $50
- iPhone 8: $39
- iPhone 7 Plus: $33.01
- iPhone 7: $28
- iPhone 6s Plus: $40
- iPhone 6 Plus: $32
These prices reflect the lowest storage tier for each model. For some, Google will give you an extra $10 for each extra storage tier. But even if you have the highest storage option, you’re still not getting that much. For instance, Apple will give you up to $350 for the iPhone 12 Pro and $300 for the iPhone 12.
The high prices for the newer iPhones tell us a couple of things. For one, Google is targeting iPhone users with its new $1,799 Pixel Fold. And it knows how we’ll the iPhone retains its value—consider that its own Pixel 7 Pro, which sells for $799, will only get you $380 toward a Pixel Fold. So if you’re tired of waiting for Apple to launch its own folding phone, consider swapping for a Pixel. Just be warned—you probably won’t get as much for your used Pixel when you switch back.
