Is it time for a new iPhone and do you want to sell it? First check how much your current iPhone is still worth. This is the best way!
How much is your iPhone still worth?
An iPhone usually lasts much longer than an Android. Apple speaks of a lifespan of about 5 years, but in practice they easily last 7 years. It is clear that an iPhone becomes less valuable over time. How much your iPhone is worth at any given time depends on all kinds of factors:
What does your iPhone look like?
First of all, the condition of the device is perhaps the most important. The extent to which there is damage to the screen or casing directly affects how much your iPhone is still worth. Scratches on the screen are by far the most common. That is why it is always advisable to use a screen protector from the start, because with it you can prevent scratches 100 percent (with normal use).
Getting the screen replaced before selling your iPhone is usually not worth it. Apple asks for it replacing the screen of an iPhone 12 about 340 euros. However, the trade-in value that Apple indicates for an iPhone 12 is only 270 euros.
Please note: you can also have parts replaced at a local phone shop. You then run the risk that they do not use official Apple parts. Your iPhone can then notify you of this on the lock screen or in the Settings. This obviously affects the price you get for your iPhone.
What is the battery condition?
The older your iPhone, the worse the battery condition. Typically, your iPhone’s battery has a lifespan of between three and five years (or about 500 to 1,000 charging cycles). But depending on how you have always charged your iPhone, you will encounter many differences with older iPhones and that also has a direct influence on how much your iPhone is still worth. It is therefore important to always charge your iPhone properly.
To check the current maximum capacity of the battery, open the Settings app, tap ‘Battery’, then tap ‘Battery health and charging’. If the battery has seen its best days, having it replaced is not a bad idea. At Apple This will easily cost around 80 to 100 euros, but it will last you for a number of years and your iPhone will therefore be worth a lot more.
Are there other defects?
Other things that often function less well over time (or unexpectedly become completely defective) are the dock connector (charging port), speaker, vibration motor, microphone and ear speaker. These are all things that you can do relatively cheaply to repair and they ensure that your iPhone is worth a little more.
This way you get the most money for your (old) iPhone
So it is important to get your iPhone in the best possible condition, without it costing you too much. Below you will find a few ways to check how much your iPhone is still worth. Depending on the value you find, you can better estimate whether it is still worth it to replace the battery, for example.
Trade in iPhone with Apple
Bee Apple Trade In you can immediately see how much your iPhone is worth when you trade it in with Apple. But although you pay the most for a new iPhone at Apple, you get the least when you trade it in:
Moreover, a lot of conditions apply. You can find this at the bottom of the website. The prices in the list are not very high, but in practice they can be a lot lower. Especially if your device is not in pristine condition.
This is what your iPhone is still worth at Swappie, Rebuy, etc.
Such companies sell refurbished iPhones, or second-hand iPhones that have been completely checked and repaired where necessary. You can also sell your iPhone to these companies. Here you won’t find a list of prices like with Apple, but you can get an estimate of what your iPhone is worth online by entering some specifications and answering questions.
The estimate for an iPhone 12 that looks good is 270 euros. That is the same as what Apple indicates. There are a few scratches on the screen of the iPhone 12. It is a bit unclear what to say about this. Swappie must indicate. Swappie refers to the question ‘is the screen undamaged?’ namely about cracks and dark spots. If you change this question to ‘no’, the estimate immediately changes to 140 euros. About a halving and therefore certainly something to take into account.
Bee Rebuy you can indicate signs of use or minor damage more clearly. There, the same iPhone 12 is estimated to be worth 235.26 euros.
Sell on Marktplaats
In general, your iPhone is worth the most when you sell it directly to a consumer. After all, there is no company that needs to earn anything from it. If the device is still in good condition, selling directly is beneficial for both the buyer and the seller. In any case, make sure you clean your iPhone nicely before taking a photo. Also, don’t forget to reset your iPhone to factory settings!
->Read the best tips for selling your old iPhone here
This way you determine the asking price of your iPhone yourself
If you sell your iPhone via a site such as Marktplaats, you must determine for yourself what your iPhone is approximately worth. To start with, it is therefore good to see whether there are already other advertisements for the same iPhone. You will then immediately see what the person has come up with as an asking price, but also whether there are already any offers. If many of the same iPhones are offered, it may be a good idea to ask a little less. Or to wait a little longer before selling your own iPhone.
In the case of the iPhone 12, there is not much point in waiting, because the supply is currently too large. It is not very likely that the supply will suddenly be much smaller soon.
Most iPhone 12 devices on offer have an asking price of 300 to 350 euros. And most bids are a bit lower at around 250 euros. This means that the iPhone 12 on Marktplaats is probably worth around 280 euros in practice, depending on the condition. If you have the original box or accessories, this can have a positive effect on the price, but keep in mind that not everyone needs this.
Considering the bidding, it seems like most people wouldn’t mind a few scratches as much as a low battery capacity. That also makes sense. You can live with a few scratches without replacing the screen. A battery that has seen its best days will need to be replaced in the not too distant future. An iPhone 12 with a relatively low battery capacity is certainly still worth something, but people offer less because it needs a new battery relatively quickly.
By the way, people generally always offer less than the asking price. So make sure that your asking price is not too low. If you want to sell quickly, that might seem like a good idea. But you run the risk that people will then bid absurdly low. And another risk is that people may think that there must be something wrong with the device if the asking price is very low.
Conclusion: how much is your iPhone still worth?
The value of your iPhone is usually somewhat higher than what you see on Apple’s website. And your iPhone is probably worth a bit more than what you can get from a refurbisher.
On Marktplaats your iPhone is usually worth the most, but you have to put some effort into it. You also have to be a bit lucky there and actually meet someone who wants your iPhone…
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