Apple has reduced the maximum trade-in values for its entire product line, with drops up to $145, and some anomalies like the Mac Pro's trade-in value likely being incorrect, reflecting a general decrease of about 20% across most devices.
Samsung is offering boosted trade-in values for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic during their pre-order event, with significant discounts available for previous model owners, making it a good time to upgrade to the latest Galaxy Watch series.
Several popular vehicles in 2025, including the Jaguar I-PACE, Maserati Levante, Nissan Leaf, Chrysler 300, and Dodge Hornet, face extremely low trade-in values due to high depreciation, oversupply, and maintenance costs, making private sales or other options more financially sensible for owners.
Apple has adjusted the trade-in values of its Mac lineup following the release of the new M3 MacBook Air, with some models such as the MacBook Pro and Mac Studio now worth more, while others like the Mac mini and Mac Pro have depreciated. Trade-in prices for the MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, and MacBook have increased, while values for the Mac mini and Mac Pro have dropped. The MacBook Air, iMac, and iMac Pro values remain unchanged, and more details can be found on Apple's website.
Apple has increased the trade-in values for select iPad and Apple Watch models in the U.S., including the iPad Pro, iPad Air, entry-level iPad, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch Series 7. The increased trade-in values could incentivize customers to upgrade their devices ahead of the holiday shopping season. Trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, and other iPad and Apple Watch models remain unchanged. Customers can complete trade-ins on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, with the credit applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product or placed on an Apple gift card for later use.
The Google Store and Best Buy have significantly reduced their trade-in values for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. Previously, the trade-in deals offered by these retailers were underwhelming, but now they have further lowered the amount customers will receive when trading in their old devices for the new Pixel 8 series. The maximum trade-in value for a 128GB Pixel 7 Pro is now just $274, and there is no longer a boost when trading towards a Pixel 8 Pro compared to a Pixel 8. Trade-in values for other smartphone models have also been reduced.
The Google Store is offering solid trade-in values for the upcoming Pixel Watch 2, including $150 for the first-gen Pixel Watch. Customers can also trade in Fitbit trackers and watches for up to $100 in value. The trade-in values for other smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch, are comparatively lower. It is advised not to wait too long to trade in your watch, as Google Store trade-in values tend to fluctuate after a new device launch.
Apple has increased the maximum trade-in values for select iPhone models, allowing customers to get more money towards the purchase of a new iPhone. The trade-in values for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 have all gone up, while some smaller iPhone models saw a decrease in trade-in value. The increase in trade-in values could be a strategy to boost sales of the iPhone 14 series before the launch of the iPhone 15 later this year.
Apple is increasing trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models ahead of the upcoming iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 releases. However, the trade-in value for some products has decreased following the iOS 17 announcement and the availability of new Macs. Customers can check the updated trade-in values on Apple's trade-in website and take advantage of the current prices before they change again with the release of the new products.
Apple has adjusted its trade-in values for various devices, with some newer models seeing slight increases in value while others experience decreases. Trade-in values for newer iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches have increased by $5 to $20, while older devices like the iPhone X and iPhone 8 have seen decreases of up to $10. Android smartphone values have also declined. Trade-ins can be done online or at Apple retail stores, with the credit applicable towards the purchase of a new Apple product or an Apple gift card.