Selling your phone? Here are 7 ways to help increase its value
Selling your old phone can help offset the cost of a new device. The resale value of a phone depends on its type, brand, and demand in the market. Comparing trade-in prices and selling methods can maximize the amount you receive for your used handset.
- ▪Newer and premium devices tend to sell for more than older or cheaper models.
- ▪iPhones generally hold their value better than other brands due to high demand.
- ▪It's important to compare trade-in prices and look for bonus credits during sales events.
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Phones Selling your phone? Here are 7 ways to help increase its value Features By Tom Pritchard published 22 May 2026 Offset the cost of your next phone by selling your old device for as much as you can When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Upgrading your phone can be an expensive endeavor, even if you spread the cost out over two or three years. Thankfully, you can offset some of the cost by either selling or trading in your old device.
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