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Aug 10, 2026 12:12 AM

Apple Trade-In Offer: Receive Credit/Apple GC for Apple iPhone 16 Smartphones

Up to $720 Trade-In Value

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Apple Store is offering their Apple Trade-In Offer: Up to $720 Credit/Apple Gift Card for Apple iPhone 16 Smartphone Models listed below. Simple receive the estimated amount for online or in Apple Store trade-in at participating locations

Thanks to community member ScottW8683 for finding this deal

Note, device must be in full working order w/ no damage to receive full estimated amount

Available Estimated Values
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • Up to $720
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro
    • Up to $630
  • Apple iPhone 16 Plus
    • Up to $485
  • Apple iPhone 16
    • Up to $480
  • & More

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  • About the Deal
    • With Apple Trade In, you can get great value for your current device and apply it toward a new one, online or at an Apple Store
    • Already started a trade-in? Check your trade-in status
    • Offer valid while credit/value on device or promotional offer last
  • Additional Details
    • Additional terms/conditions may apply

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Apple Store is offering their Apple Trade-In Offer: Up to $720 Credit/Apple Gift Card for Apple iPhone 16 Smartphone Models listed below. Simple receive the estimated amount for online or in Apple Store trade-in at participating locations

Thanks to community member ScottW8683 for finding this deal

Note, device must be in full working order w/ no damage to receive full estimated amount

Available Estimated Values
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • Up to $720
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro
    • Up to $630
  • Apple iPhone 16 Plus
    • Up to $485
  • Apple iPhone 16
    • Up to $480
  • & More

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • With Apple Trade In, you can get great value for your current device and apply it toward a new one, online or at an Apple Store
    • Already started a trade-in? Check your trade-in status
    • Offer valid while credit/value on device or promotional offer last
  • Additional Details
    • Additional terms/conditions may apply

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Written by ScottW8683

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Apple's trade-in promo is making newer iPhone upgrades more attractive, with top credits like $720 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max and $630 for a 16 Pro, and even older models getting bumps. The credit comes as an Apple gift card or refund after trade-in, and carrier-locked phones and multiple devices are accepted. The main catch is that the value can shift when new iPhones launch, and higher storage does not earn extra credit. It is a cleaner way to offset a new phone if you are comfortable with Apple store credit.

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Aug 17, 2026 9:00 PM
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Joined Mar 2023
denaiserAug 17, 2026 9:00 PM
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Quote from 4SKZ8 View quoted comment :
iPhone is a prison
You are joking!

I still use my iPhone 11, so I don't understand what you mean )))
Aug 17, 2026 9:01 PM
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4SKZ8Aug 17, 2026 9:01 PM
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Quote from denaiser View quoted comment :
You are joking!I still use my iPhone 11, so I don't understand what you mean )))
You're in iPhone 11 jail
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Aug 17, 2026 9:25 PM
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douflagAug 17, 2026 9:25 PM
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I have an XS (or X) I would like to trade in. Will wait for the next iphone air.
Aug 17, 2026 9:31 PM
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yagamiAug 17, 2026 9:31 PM
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Quote from SarahPier85 View quoted comment :
Would it maybe be different this year if Apple raises the price on all phones? Keep the trade-in values for the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, and then add the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max as higher trade-in values, because the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are expected to be up to $300 more than the respective 17 versions?

And the regular 17 probably won't get a trade-in value next month, if Apple doesn't announce a base model 18.
It's hard to say. In my opinion Apple isn't usually known for being overly generous so I wouldn't hold my breath but hey, you never know.
I think they would still accept an iPhone 17 as trade-in next month with the release of the 18 series though since it's still considered last generation.
Of course I don't really know and have no insider knowledge - it's just based on observations and opinions
Last edited by yagami August 17, 2026 at 04:34 PM.
Aug 17, 2026 10:14 PM
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JSmallZeeAug 17, 2026 10:14 PM
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They just trying to sucker people into buying these before the launch and everything gets $100 cheaper in a month
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Aug 18, 2026 6:08 PM
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Glee217Aug 18, 2026 6:08 PM
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I have a 13 Pro Max with green display issue so will they take it?
Aug 18, 2026 6:31 PM
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chaossAug 18, 2026 6:31 PM
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Quote from Glee217 View quoted comment :
I have a 13 Pro Max with green display issue so will they take it?
I doubt that

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Aug 18, 2026 6:44 PM
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abadanAug 18, 2026 6:44 PM
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Quote from Glee217 View quoted comment :
I have a 13 Pro Max with green display issue so will they take it?
Apple won't.

But T-Mobile definitely will take it and make your next iPhone Pro Max $3-4000 over the next 2 years.
Aug 18, 2026 6:54 PM
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coloradoman_in_socalAug 18, 2026 6:54 PM
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Are we limited to one trade-in device or can we trade in more than one for multiple GCs?
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Aug 18, 2026 8:04 PM
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Aug 18, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from coloradoman_in_socal View quoted comment :
Are we limited to one trade-in device or can we trade in more than one for multiple GCs?
Multiple is fine.


Does anyone know if this is accurate regarding the trade in prices and the new iPhone release?


I'm trying to trade in a few locked 16E for a new unlocked iPhone from Apple.
Aug 18, 2026 11:34 PM
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malaysiafangAug 18, 2026 11:34 PM
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Quote from douflag View quoted comment :
I have an XS (or X) I would like to trade in. Will wait for the next iphone air.
I have a bunch of them and im thinking its better to trade in now and then keep gift card for later cause the prices might go lower
im referencing trade in value
Aug 19, 2026 4:33 AM
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tenderidolAug 19, 2026 4:33 AM
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I traded all the prehistoric iPhones -and a few Androids- during T-mobile's last trade-in offer for a "free after credits" Pixel 10 promo. I then sold the Pixel phones and upgraded kids' iPhones Smilie

What's left is an iPhone 13 Pro and XR. Given that both have terrible battery health, I won't be able to get anything for them close to what Apple will give me in the form of Apple GC, right?

I've never done this at an Apple store... do we just take the phones and tell them "give me gift cards, pleaseeee"? I'm guessing I'm not obligated to spend the GCs on anything specific (I'll just add them to my Apple account to pay for services).
Thanks!
Last edited by tenderidol August 18, 2026 at 09:36 PM.
Aug 19, 2026 11:41 AM
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OptophobiaAug 19, 2026 11:41 AM
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Quote from Sergeant_Snugglez View quoted comment :
Yes you addicts, upgrade your phone every year for that miniscule change.
well this offer specifically applies to people that DON'T upgrade every year since the trade in values are only offered on models that were released OVER a year ago..
Aug 19, 2026 3:05 PM
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chaossAug 19, 2026 3:05 PM
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Quote from tenderidol View quoted comment :
I traded all the prehistoric iPhones -and a few Androids- during T-mobile's last trade-in offer for a "free after credits" Pixel 10 promo. I then sold the Pixel phones and upgraded kids' iPhones Smilie

What's left is an iPhone 13 Pro and XR. Given that both have terrible battery health, I won't be able to get anything for them close to what Apple will give me in the form of Apple GC, right?

I've never done this at an Apple store... do we just take the phones and tell them "give me gift cards, pleaseeee"? I'm guessing I'm not obligated to spend the GCs on anything specific (I'll just add them to my Apple account to pay for services).
Thanks!
what rate plan are you on

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Aug 19, 2026 3:08 PM
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baller1308Aug 19, 2026 3:08 PM
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Quote from OnePlus7pro View quoted comment :
Multiple is fine.


Does anyone know if this is accurate regarding the trade in prices and the new iPhone release?


I'm trying to trade in a few locked 16E for a new unlocked iPhone from Apple.
with the current ram market who knows. If the new iPhones are priced higher this year than the older phones should retain more of their value.
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