Apple has updated its trade-in values for March 2026, with most iPhone and iPad models seeing small increases while Mac trade-in values have dropped dramatically across the board.
Following today's announcement of the iPhone 17e and the M4 iPad Air, Apple has updated its trade-in values for March 2026, with most products seeing modest increases, except for the Mac line, which saw steep drops.
iPhone Trade-In Values See Mixed Changes
The iPhone lineup shows a generally positive trend, with most models seeing increases of $5 to $35. The iPhone 16 Pro Max leads the gains at $35 more than its previous value, while the iPhone 16 sees a $25 increase. Even older models like the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro have seen gains of $25 and $15 respectively.
However, not all iPhone models are up. The iPhone 15 Pro actually decreased by $5, and the iPhone 8 Plus saw a significant 20% drop of $10. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) also decreased by $5.
iPad Values Jump Significantly
iPad trade-in values show the most dramatic increases across the product line. The standard iPad saw a massive 29.41% increase of $50, jumping from $170 to $220. The iPad Air also increased by $45 (11.25%), and even the iPad Pro, despite a slight decrease, remains at a high value of $670.
Mac Trade-In Values Collapse
The most shocking changes come in the Mac lineup, where trade-in values have plummeted across the board. The MacBook Pro saw the most dramatic drop, falling from $2,515 to just $685 - a staggering 72.76% decrease of $1,830. The MacBook Air dropped from $900 to $485 (46.11% decrease), and the iMac fell from $875 to $355 (59.43% decrease).
Even the Mac Pro, Apple's most expensive computer, saw its trade-in value cut nearly in half, dropping from $3,215 to $2,090.
Apple Watch Values Remain Stable
Apple Watch trade-in values remained mostly stable, with most models seeing minimal changes of $5 or less. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 saw the largest decrease at $40 (11.94%), while the Apple Watch Series 10 maintained its $150 value.
What This Means for Consumers
These changes suggest Apple is aggressively pushing its latest iPhone and iPad models while significantly reducing the value of its Mac lineup in trade-in programs. For consumers looking to upgrade their iPhones or iPads, the modest increases mean slightly better trade-in values. However, Mac users will find their devices worth considerably less when trading in for new purchases.
You can learn more about the terms and conditions of Apple's trade-in program here.
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