Apple boosts iPhone, iPad, and Mac trade-in values

Apple has refreshed its U.S. trade-in program, increasing the value of many popular iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The changes, spotted today, offer better credit toward new purchases — especially helpful if you’re eyeing an upgrade to the latest models.

While not always the highest payout compared to third-party buyers, Apple’s trade-in process remains one of the most convenient: instant credit at purchase, with a prepaid shipping box sent later. These values can change, so act soon if you’re planning an upgrade.

The biggest gains appear in the current iPhone 16 series, with the base model seeing the largest increase, as first spotted by MacRumors:

Model	New Trade-in Value	Old Trade-in Value	Change
iPhone 16 Pro Max	$695	$685	+$10
iPhone 16 Pro	$560	$550	+$10
iPhone 16 Plus	$465	$455	+$10
iPhone 16	$460	$435	+$25

Model	New Max Value	Old Max Value
iPad Pro	Up to $690	Up to $670
iPad Air	Up to $460	Up to $445
iPad	Up to $235	Up to $220
iPad mini	Up to $265	Up to $250

Mac values are mixed—Mac Studio jumps significantly, while higher-end Mac Pro and iMac Pro see small declines.

Model	New Max Value	Old Max Value
MacBook Pro	Up to $690	Up to $685
MacBook Air	Up to $520	Up to $485
iMac	Up to $355	Up to $355
iMac Pro	Up to $315	Up to $325
Mac mini	Up to $375	Up to $340
Mac Studio	Up to $1,045	Up to $975
Mac Pro	Up to $2,045	Up to $2,090

Most Watch models hold steady or see small gains, except the original Ultra, which dropped slightly.
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These updated values are live now but can change without notice. If you’re trading in, check Apple’s official trade-in estimator for the exact amount based on your device’s condition and configuration. Happy upgrading!

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