Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone 15 — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $371 | $340 | $275 | $204 | $95 |
| 256GB | $412 | $378 | $314 | $242 | $105 |
| 512GB | $444 | $407 | $344 | $271 | $109 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $280 | $250 | $203 | $122 | $61 |
| 256GB | $328 | $289 | $234 | $147 | $70 |
| 512GB | $375 | $332 | $276 | $176 | $83 |
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Cracked | Broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $185 | $170 | $138 | $83 | $41 |
| 256GB | $206 | $189 | $157 | $94 | $48 |
| 512GB | $221 | $203 | $172 | $104 | $51 |
Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.
iPhone 15 holding steady around $440 average; USB-C demand keeps the floor firmer than older Lightning models.
Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".
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iPhone 15 is the first USB-C iPhone — that pulls demand forward from older Lightning models and props up resale prices noticeably.
Sellers stepping up from 13/14 cite Dynamic Island and the Action button as why. Stable demand even after iPhone 17.
If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the iPhone 15 right now:
| Channel | What sellers get | Resell range | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct from public (cash) | $170–$340 | $442–$445 | ~$275 |
| Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle) | $170–$340 | $442–$445 | ~$102 |
See the iPhone 15 buying guide for the full spread analysis.
Yes — best $/$ tradeoff in the iPhone lineup right now. USB-C, Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic, multi-year iOS support.
About 8–12% on top of comparable Lightning-era iPhones with similar storage. Buyers pay for the convergence.
Discount 12–15% — many were sold on device-payment plans that haven't fully cleared yet.
Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the iPhone 15 buying guide for the full inspection checklist.
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