Apple has adjusted the trade-in values for a wide range of devices in the United States, and the biggest gains are showing up in its newest iPhones, iPads, and several Apple Watch models. The new figures took effect on May 28, 2026, and they apply to credit toward a new purchase at the Apple Store.
Not every device moved in the same direction. While several Apple products received higher estimates, some Android devices and a few Mac models were marked down, making this round of changes more mixed than usual.
iPhone 16 leads the increases
The most noticeable improvements are tied to the iPhone 16 lineup. Apple raised the trade-in value across every listed model, although the size of the bump varies by device.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max moved from $685 to $695, while the iPhone 16 Pro increased from $550 to $560. The iPhone 16 Plus also climbed, going from $455 to $465.
The standard iPhone 16 saw the largest gain in the group, rising from $435 to $460. Even with the adjustments, Apple’s newest phones remain among the strongest trade-in options in the program.
Tablets also get a broader lift
Apple’s iPad lineup followed a similar pattern, with every listed model seeing an increase. The overall range now sits between $45 and $690, up from $40 to $670.
The iPad Pro now carries a trade-in value of $690, compared with $670 before. The iPad Air rose from $445 to $460, while the regular iPad moved from $220 to $235.
The iPad mini also received a higher estimate, increasing from $250 to $265. Among Apple’s tablets, the iPad Pro still stands at the top of the range.
Mac values are less consistent
The Mac lineup does not follow one clear direction. Some products went up, some stayed flat, and the highest-end estimate in the program declined.
The MacBook Pro edged up from $685 to $690, and the MacBook Air saw a larger increase from $485 to $520. The Mac mini now ranges from $340 to $375, while the iMac remains unchanged at $355.
At the upper end of the Mac program, the highest trade-in value fell from $2,090 to $2,045. That suggests Apple revised the valuation of certain premium models that are not named in the pricing summary.
Apple Watch changes go both ways
Apple Watch estimates also shifted in different directions depending on the model. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 rose from $295 to $305, and the Apple Watch Series 9 increased from $120 to $130.
The Apple Watch Series 10 stayed at $150. By contrast, the original Apple Watch Ultra dropped from $215 to $205.
Android devices were not spared
Apple also lowered trade-in estimates for some Android devices. The main Android range narrowed from $30 to $370 down to $30 to $360.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra fell from $230 to $200, while the Google Pixel 8 Pro slipped from $170 to $165. Not every model was affected, though, as the Samsung Galaxy S23 stayed at $125 and the OnePlus 12 remained at $200.
Apple says all of these figures are only estimates. The final value is determined after the device is physically received and inspected, so the amount may differ from what appears in the online offer.
Devices that qualify can still be used for credit toward a new Apple Store purchase, and items that do not meet trade-in requirements may be recycled by Apple at no cost.
Source: www.suara.com
