When is the best time to sell your iPhone?
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
iPhone resale values follow a predictable curve. Selling in the right two-week window can be worth $80–$150.
The September cliff
Apple announces new iPhones in early September. Resale prices for the outgoing generation typically drop 12–18% in the four weeks that follow. If you plan to upgrade, get your quote locked in August.
Lock the price, ship later
Our quotes hold for 14 days, so you can lock a pre-announcement price and still wait for your new phone to arrive before shipping the old one.
Condition beats timing
A mint device sold in October still beats a scratched device sold in August. A $12 case pays for itself many times over at trade-in time.
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