Sell or Trade In Your iPhone
Every iPhone from the current generation back to the classics, cracked, water-damaged or dead. Instant quote, free shipping, certified wipe, paid quickly after we inspect.
iPhone Pro & Pro Max
The flagship tier. Pro and Pro Max hold their value best of any phone we buy, and higher storage tiers add real money.
iPhone Plus & Max
The larger non-Pro models. Bigger screen, strong resale, a step below Pro.
iPhone (standard)
The mainstream iPhone. Highest search demand and a deep, liquid resale market, so quotes are strong and stable.
iPhone mini
The compact 12 and 13 generation. A dedicated following keeps resale healthier than the size suggests.
iPhone SE
The budget iPhone with the classic Touch ID design. A clean SE still has a real resale floor.
What actually moves an iPhone's trade-in value
Four things, in order: model, storage, condition and lock status. Storage matters more than most people expect, a 512GB Pro can be worth well over a hundred dollars more than the 128GB of the same model. Carrier-locked handsets are worth less than unlocked, and a phone still signed into an iCloud account can't be resold at all until Find My is switched off, so that one step is worth more than any haggling.
Should you sell now or wait?
iPhones lose roughly 1 to 2% of their value a month, and the drop steepens the moment a new model lands, because everyone else with your model is selling at the same time. If you're upgrading anyway, the best price your iPhone will ever have is today's. Our trade-in value study has the month-by-month curve.
Cracked, broken or won't turn on
Still worth money. A cracked screen or a bad battery is a repair cost, not a write-off, and we price that in rather than refusing the device. Pick the condition that matches and you'll see the real number, no surprise re-grade after it arrives.
Unlocked or carrier-locked
We buy both. An unlocked iPhone is worth more because it can be resold to anyone, anywhere, while a handset still tied to Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile has a smaller pool of buyers. If your device is paid off, your carrier is obliged to unlock it on request, and doing that before you ship is usually worth more than the ten minutes it takes.
Battery health is the number people forget
Check Settings, then Battery, then Battery Health. Below 80% Apple considers the battery consumed, and that becomes a replacement cost for whoever refurbishes the phone. It doesn't disqualify anything, it just needs to be reflected in the condition you pick. A phone described accurately is a phone whose quote doesn't move.
Why we can beat a carrier trade-in
Carriers advertise headline numbers as bill credits spread across 24 to 36 months, and only while you stay on the plan and keep buying from them. Leave early and the remaining credit disappears. We pay cash after we inspect, so the number is real, it's yours, and nothing is conditional on what you buy next.
First, turn off Find My before you sell your iPhone
A device still signed into iCloud is Activation Locked and worth almost nothing to any buyer. The walkthrough covers the exact taps, the iCloud route if you no longer have it to hand, and the clean erase.
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Selling your iPhone: FAQs
Do I need to unlock my iPhone before selling it?+
You don't need it carrier-unlocked, we buy locked handsets, they're just worth less than unlocked ones. What you must do is sign out of iCloud and turn off Find My. An iPhone still tied to your Apple Account can't be resold, so it can't be paid for at full value.
Does storage size change what my iPhone is worth?+
Yes, significantly. Higher-capacity iPhones sell for more and hold value better, which is why our quote asks for storage up front rather than surprising you at inspection.
Does battery health affect my iPhone's trade-in value?+
It can. Below 80% Apple treats the battery as consumed, and that's a replacement cost for whoever refurbishes the device. Check Settings, Battery, Battery Health and pick the condition that matches, and the quote holds.
Should I sell my iPhone before or after the new one launches?+
Before, if you can. Values drop hardest right after a new model lands, because every other owner of your model is selling at the same moment. Our trade-in value study has the month-by-month curve.
Can I sell an iPhone with a cracked screen or a bad battery?+
Yes. Both are repair costs rather than write-offs, and we buy cracked, water-damaged and non-working iPhones. Pick the honest condition and the quote holds, with free return shipping if you'd rather keep it.
How much is my iPhone worth?+
Top iPhones fetch up to $1,072 at BuyBackBear right now. Your exact value depends on the model, storage and condition, pick your device below for an instant quote that's locked for 14 days.
What is the iPhone trade-in value?+
We re-price iPhones daily against the market and beat any competitor's written quote by $2, so the number you see is current. Trade-in value scales with the model, storage, carrier lock and condition.
Where can I sell my iPhone for cash?+
Right here, choose your device below, get an instant quote, ship free with a prepaid label, and we pay cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check quickly after we inspect it. Free return shipping if you decide not to sell.
Can I sell a broken or cracked iPhone?+
Yes, we buy cracked, damaged and non-working iPhones too. Pick your device and select the matching condition for an exact offer.
Is selling my iPhone for cash better than a carrier trade-in?+
Almost always. Carriers pay "up to" amounts as bill credits spread over 24 to 36 months, and only if you buy a new device and stay on their plan. We pay real cash after inspection, no strings, plus free shipping and a certified data wipe.
Does iPhone have a trade-in program?+
Most manufacturers and carriers run a iPhone trade in program, but they pay in credit toward a new purchase on their terms. A buyback service like BuyBackBear pays cash instead, with no new-device requirement. Compare both numbers and take the higher one, for most models the cash offer wins.
Which iPhones are trade-in eligible?+
Every model listed on this page is trade-in eligible with us, including cracked, damaged and non-working units. Unlike carrier programs there's no eligible-device list to qualify for, if we list it, we buy it, and the condition just sets the price.
Is there a iPhone buyback program?+
Yes, this is one. BuyBackBear's iPhone buyback pays cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check after inspection, with free prepaid shipping both ways and a certified data wipe included.
Where can i sell my iphone?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Where to sell my iphone near me?+
No store needed, we're a mail-in buyback that serves all 50 states. Free prepaid label, certified data wipe, and payment after inspection, which almost always beats what local kiosks and shops pay over the counter.
How do i clear my iphone before i sell it?+
Yes, get an instant quote for your iPhone below, ship free, and we pay cash after inspection. Free return shipping if you decide not to sell.
Where do i sell my old iphone?+
Right here. Choose your model below for an instant quote, ship it free with our prepaid label, and we pay cash after inspection, plus we beat any competitor's written quote by $2.
Can i sell my iphone to apple?+
Yes, get an instant quote for your iPhone below, ship free, and we pay cash after inspection. Free return shipping if you decide not to sell.
Can you trade-in a samsung for an iphone?+
With a carrier program, only on their terms and paid as bill credit. Selling to BuyBackBear is simpler: we pay cash for your iPhone, and you buy whatever phone you want, any brand, anywhere.
The most cash
Beat carrier credits and kiosks. Real money, not 24-month bill credits.
Paid promptly
Free prepaid label, FedEx drop-off, and payout after we inspect.
Your data, erased
Certified NIST 800-88 wipe with a free Certificate of Data Erasure.
Good for the planet
Every device reused or responsibly recycled. ~58kg CO₂ saved per phone.