Sell my ROG Phone 5s

Trade-in value up to $278 (512GB · flawless · unlocked) · paid quickly · free certified data wipe

Estimated market value · we refine it daily from live competitor offers

your ROG Phone 5s is worth real money today. Phones lose value fast once the next model lands, so selling your ROG Phone 5s sooner puts more cash in your pocket. BuyBackBear gives you a transparent quote in seconds, pays more than carrier bill-credit deals, wipes your data to NIST 800-88 standards with a free certificate, and pays you quickly after we inspect it. Lock today's price below.

What's my ROG Phone 5s worth? A ROG Phone 5s in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $278 with BuyBackBear today. Offers range from $38 for a broken unit up to $278 flawless, and we pay cash quickly after we inspect it.

ROG Phone 5s: key trade-in facts

Top payout (flawless, unlocked)
$278
Broken / won't power on
from $38
Storage sizes priced
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Payment
PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
Shipping
Free prepaid label, both ways
Quote lock
14 days
Data
NIST 800-88 certified wipe

Prices refresh daily. Machine-readable: live price JSON.

Trade-in value, last 12 monthsDown ~15%, sell before it drops more
JulSepNovJanMarMay
Jul: $284now: $240
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Real cash vs a carrier trade-in

Your ROG Phone 5s offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.

BuyBackBear
up to $278 cash
  • Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
  • Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
  • We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
Carrier trade-in
Bill credit
  • Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
  • Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
  • Leave early and the remaining credit disappears
ConditionWhat it means
FlawlessLike new, no scratches, fully functional, no screen marks.
GoodLight wear, minor scratches. Screen and body intact, fully working.
FairVisible scratches or scuffs but no cracks. Fully functional.
Cracked screenCracked glass or display but the device still powers on and works.
BrokenMajor damage, cracked back, bad screen, or faults. Still powers on.
Won't power onDead or won't boot, sold for parts.

About the ROG Phone 5s

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a high-performance gaming smartphone released in 2021, featuring a powerful Snapdragon 888+ processor, a 144Hz AMOLED display, and a large 6000 mAh battery.

  • 144Hz AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor
  • 6000 mAh battery with 65W fast charging
  • AirTrigger 5 ultrasonic sensors for gaming
  • Dual front-facing stereo speakers

ROG Phone 5s specifications

Display
6.78 inches
Panel
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2448 pixels
Refresh rate
144Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G
RAM
8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 18GB
OS at launch
Android 11
Main camera
64 MP wide + 13 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro
Front camera
24 MP
Battery
6000
Charging
65W
Dimensions
177.3 x 77 x 9.9 mm
Weight
238.0
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Port
USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom)
Unlock
Under-display optical fingerprint
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Common ROG Phone 5s issues we check at inspection

  • Software instability. Some users reported occasional software glitches or bugs, especially around the ROG UI.
  • Battery drain and heat during extreme gaming. While having a large battery, intensive gaming can still lead to significant battery drain, and the phone can get warm under sustained heavy load.

How to identify your ROG Phone 5s

Make sure you're quoting the exact model and variant, it's what locks your price.

  1. 1.Open Settings → About phone on the ROG Phone 5s.
  2. 2."Model number" (e.g. SM-S921U) confirms the exact variant.
  3. 3.Check "Storage" for the capacity, then pick the matching size above.
  4. 4.Dial *#06# to get the IMEI.

Variants & configurations we buy

Select yours above for an exact cash offer.

Storage
128GB · 256GB · 512GB
Carriers
Unlocked, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon & more
Conditions
Flawless · Good · Fair · Cracked · Broken · Won't power on

First, remove your Google account from your ROG Phone 5s

Reset an Android phone before removing the account and Factory Reset Protection locks the next owner out, which drops the resale value to almost nothing. Watch the order that works before you wipe anything.

Prefer to read? Full transcript and takeaways →

How it works

Four steps, no surprises. Decline any revised offer for free, we even pay the return shipping.

  1. 1

    Get your quote

    Pick your model and condition for an instant, honest offer. Price locked 30 days.

  2. 2

    Ship it free

    We email a prepaid FedEx/UPS label and your 5 nearest drop-off spots. Pack it with our guide.

  3. 3

    We inspect & wipe

    We test, certify-erase your data (NIST 800-88), and email your Certificate of Data Erasure.

  4. 4

    Get paid fast

    Choose PayPal, debit, Venmo, or a gift-card bonus. Don't like a revised offer? Free returns.

Selling your ROG Phone 5s: FAQs

How much is a ROG Phone 5s worth?+

A ROG Phone 5s in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $278 right now with BuyBackBear. Exact value depends on storage, carrier and condition, get your instant quote above. Your quote is locked for 14 days.

What is the ROG Phone 5s trade-in value?+

The ROG Phone 5s trade-in value runs up to $278 for a flawless, unlocked unit and scales down with storage, carrier lock and condition. We re-price daily against the market, so the number in your quote is current, and we'll beat any competitor's written quote by $2.

Can I sell a ROG Phone 5s with a cracked screen?+

Yes. A ROG Phone 5s with a cracked screen that still powers on is worth around $101. Select "Cracked screen" above for your exact offer, we buy damaged and broken devices too.

Where can I sell my ROG Phone 5s for cash?+

Right here, get an instant quote above, ship it free with a prepaid label, and we pay cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check quickly after we inspect it. No stores, no haggling, and free return shipping if you decide not to sell.

Do I get more selling my ROG Phone 5s here than trading it in with my carrier?+

Almost always. Carriers pay "up to" headline amounts as bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months, and only if you buy a new phone and stay on their plan. BuyBackBear pays cash after inspection, no strings.

How do I wipe my ROG Phone 5s before selling it?+

Back up, remove your Google and manufacturer accounts (to clear the factory-reset lock), remove your SIM/SD card, then factory reset. We wipe it again to NIST 800-88 standards and email you a Certificate of Data Erasure.

What if my ROG Phone 5s is worth less after inspection?+

If our inspection changes your quote, we send photo evidence and give you 14 days to accept or decline. Decline and we ship your ROG Phone 5s back free, we never silently accept a lower offer for you.

How much can I sell my ROG Phone 5s for?+

From $33 (won't power on) to $278 (flawless, unlocked). No listing fees, no shipping costs and no haggling, the quote you lock is the cash we pay if the device matches your description.

Where can I sell my ROG Phone 5s near me?+

Anywhere in the US, no store visit needed. We email a free prepaid label, you drop the box at any carrier location, and payment goes out after inspection. Mail-in buyback beats kiosk and store walk-in offers almost every time.

Can I sell a broken ROG Phone 5s?+

Yes. Cracked glass, bad battery, even a ROG Phone 5s that won't turn on, we buy them all. Broken units start around $33, just pick the matching condition above for your exact offer.

Should I sell my ROG Phone 5s now or wait?+

Sooner is almost always better. ROG Phone 5s prices fall every time a newer model launches or a carrier promo ends, they don't recover. The price-history chart on this page shows the trend for this exact device.

Is it safe to sell my ROG Phone 5s online?+

Yes, when the buyer does what we do: a NIST 800-88 certified data wipe with an emailed certificate, photo evidence for any re-grade, and free return shipping if you decline. You're never locked in.

Does storage size change what my ROG Phone 5s is worth?+

Yes, meaningfully. We price 3 storage sizes for the ROG Phone 5s (up to 512GB), and bigger storage always pays more. Select yours above to see the difference.