If you’re intrigued by the new Pixel Fold and have an iPhone, Google is making the switch easy. If you pre-order a Pixel Fold, Google pays up to $950 for a used iPhone, almost as much as the original MSRP.
To get the maximum amount, you’ll need to trade in an iPhone 14 Pro Max ($950), iPhone 14 Pro ($900), or iPhone 14 Plus ($750). The iPhone 14 Pro has the least depreciation, with a trade-in value just $99 less than MSRP, though other models also hold their value at just $149 less than Apple’s retail price. For some reason, the iPhone 14 only gets you $350 for a $799 phone.
Last year’s Pro models will also fetch you a fantastic rate. Google is offering $900 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and $850 for the iPhone 13 Pro, but only $220 for the iPhone 13 and $180 for the iPhone 13 mini. For comparison, Apple is offering up to $630 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, $530 for the iPhone Pro, $400 for the iPhone 13, and $330 for the iPhone 13 mini. Note that these prices are only applicable if you buy a Pixel Fold. The same iPhone 14 Pro Max will only get you $500 if you buy a Pixel 7 Pro or 7a.
Here are the rest of Google’s exchange values:
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: $800
- iPhone 12 Pro: $204.80
- iPhone 12: $165.60
- iPhone 12 mini: $106.40
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: $168
- iPhone 11 Pro: $112.80
- iPhone 11: $240
- iPhone XS Max: $96
- iPhone XS: $73
- iPhone XR: $77
- iPhone X: $57
- iPhone SE (2022): $80.80
- iPhone SE (2020): $28.01
- iPhone 8 Plus: $50
- iPhone 8: $39
- iPhone 7 Plus: $33.01
- iPhone 7: $28
- iPhone 6s Plus: $40
- iPhone 6 Plus: $32
These prices reflect the lowest storage tier for each model. For some, Google will give you an additional $10 for each additional storage tier. But even if you have the highest storage option, you still don’t get that much for older phones. For example, Apple will give you up to $350 for the iPhone 12 Pro and $300 for the iPhone 12.
The high prices of the latest iPhones tell us two things: On the one hand, Google is targeting high-end iPhone users with its new $1,799 Pixel Fold. And he knows how well the iPhone holds its value – consider that his own Pixel 7 Pro, which sells for $799, will only get you $380 for a Pixel Fold. So if you’re tired of waiting for Apple to release its own foldable phone, consider swapping in for a Pixel. Be warned: you probably won’t get as much for your used Pixel when you return.
