Apple Updates U.S. Trade-In Program with Higher Payouts for Older iPhones and New Samsung Foldable Options

Apple has updated its official trade-in valuation tables in the United States, bringing notable shifts to maximum trade-in credits for several major device categories. The latest adjustment introduces dedicated trade-in estimates for six Samsung foldable smartphones, offering an official pathway for Android users switching to Apple ecosystem hardware. Among these new additions, the Galaxy Z Fold7 secures the highest maximum payout, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip5 registers the lowest.

Alongside the Android updates, Apple revised valuations for its own hardware lineup. The iPhone 17 Pro saw the steepest decline among Apple handsets, dropping by $45 to a maximum credit of $740, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max decreased by $30 to $855. Conversely, the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone Air each climbed by $30, reaching $615. Several legacy devices regained a portion of the value previously cut in September, with the second-generation iPhone SE fully recovering its previous $5 loss to reach $45. Meanwhile, Google Pixel valuations trended downward overall, with the Pixel 9 losing $20, and Apple Watch adjustments remained minor across six models.

Should you buy it? If you are planning an upgrade or transitioning from a competing platform, these updated valuations provide a clearer financial baseline for your current gear. Final trade-in credits ultimately depend on the exact age, configuration, and physical condition of the hardware, which is evaluated under Apple's updated grading system for minor cosmetic wear.