Phone resale guides
Practical advice for getting the most from your old phone, safely.
How to Find Out What Your Used Phone Is Worth
A step-by-step way to get a realistic value for your used iPhone or Android phone.
02Selling Privately Versus Trading In
The trade-offs between selling to a person, using a buyback company, or trading in with a manufacturer or carrier.
03Best Time to Sell an iPhone
How Apple's yearly release cycle affects when you should sell.
04Why Android Phones Lose Resale Value
The factors behind how quickly Android phones lose value, and what's changing.
05How Phone Condition Affects Resale Value
What buyers and buyback companies look at when grading a phone.
06Does Battery Health Affect iPhone Value?
How battery health shows up in resale offers, and when a replacement makes sense.
07Should You Repair or Replace Your Phone?
A simple way to decide whether a repair is worth it.
08How to Prepare Your Phone for Resale
A checklist to get your phone ready to sell or trade in.
09How to Safely Erase Your Phone Before Selling
Official steps to wipe an iPhone or Android phone so your data stays private.
10How to Avoid Scams When Selling Used Phones
Common scams when selling phones online, and how to protect yourself.