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Apple Reduces Android Smartphone Trade-In Value for iPhone Purchases

Apple on Wednesday reduced the estimated maximum dollar amounts that customers can receive when trading in an Android smartphone when purchasing an iPhone. The Cupertino firm also adjusted the trade-in value for select iPad and Mac models.

Apple’s website displays the largest possible trade-in value a customer can get when trading their device in on the purchase of an Apple product, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The listed trade-in value is the maximum possible value, with the final trade-in value being dependent on the condition of the device.

As of today, the following devices have had their trade-in value notably reduced. (Prices in parentheses are previous values.)

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G – $260 ($325)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G – $325 ($435)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ – $205 ($275)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 – $150 ($205)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ – $170 ($185)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 – $150 ($160)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e – $120 ($130)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ – $80 ($95)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 – $65 ($75)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8+ – $60 (no change)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 – $50 (no change)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – $405 ($545)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – $285 ($385)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – $175 ($235)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – $120 ($130)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – $45 ($65)
  • Google Pixel 5 – $235 ($315)
  • Google Pixel 4 XL – $135 ($180)
  • Google Pixel 4 – $110 ($150)
  • Google Pixel 4a – $120 ($160)
  • Google Pixel 3 XL – $50 ($70)
  • Google Pixel 3 – $45 ($55)
  • Google Pixel 3a XL – $50 ($55)
  • Google Pixel 3a – $50 (no change)

Mac and iPad trade-in values are listed below.

  • Baseline iPad – $200 ($205)
  • iPad Air – $335 ($345)
  • MacBook Pro – $1415 ($1630)
  • MacBook Air – $530 ($550)
  • MacBook (discontinued) – $325 ($340)
  • iMac – $1260 ($1320)
  • Mac mini – $740 ($800)

More information is available on Apple’s website.

(Via MacRumors)

Chris Hauk

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