If you’re intrigued by the new Pixel Fold and have an iPhone, Google makes the transition easy. If you pre-order the Pixel Fold, Google pays up to $950 for a used iPhone, which is almost the same as the original MSRP.
To get the maximum amount, you 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 MSRP, though other models also retain their value at just $149 less than Apple’s retail price. For some reason, the iPhone 14 is only $350 for a $799 phone.
Last year’s Pro models also get you a fantastic price. Google is offering $900 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and $850 for the iPhone 13 Pro, but only $220 for the iPhone 13 and a measly $180 for the iPhone 13 mini. By comparison, Apple is offering 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. Please note that these prices only apply if you purchase a Pixel Fold. The same iPhone 14 Pro Max will cost you just $500 if you buy a Pixel 7 Pro or 7a.
Here are the rest of the values from Google:
- 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 level for each model. For some, Google will give you an extra $10 for each additional storage tier. But even if you have the most storage, you still won’t get that much for older phones. For example, Apple will give you up to $350 for the iPhone 12 Pro and $300 for the iPhone 12.
The high prices of the latest iPhones tell us a few things: First, Google is targeting high-end iPhone users with the new $1,799 Pixel Fold. And he knows how well the iPhone holds its value – consider that his own Pixel 7 Pro, which sells for $799, will fetch you just $380 for a Pixel Fold. So if you’re tired of waiting for Apple to release its own foldable phone, consider trading in for a Pixel. Just keep in mind – you probably won’t get the same amount for the used pixel when you go back.