How much is an iPhone 15 Pro Max worth in 2026?

Name: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Brand: Apple

Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.

Current resale range — 256GB, good condition

$418 – $508

Average payout this week: $382

75 data points across carriers + storage tiers

Pricing by storage and condition

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$508	$451	$418	$361	$171
512GB	$536	$484	$452	$394	$181
1TB	$581	$525	$498	$437	$190

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$390	$333	$290	$247	$124
512GB	$413	$366	$323	$280	$133
1TB	$447	$409	$366	$323	$143

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$257	$228	$209	$125	$100
512GB	$268	$242	$226	$136	$109
1TB	$291	$271	$249	$152	$119

Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.

12-week resale trend

Trend chart populates once we have 2+ weekly snapshots.

Factors that affect iPhone 15 Pro Max resale value

Battery health

Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".

iCloud / activation lock

Phones still tied to an Apple ID or Google account get rejected outright. Sign out before listing.

What buyers pay vs what sellers get

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 Pro Max right now:

Channel	What sellers get	Resell range	Spread
Direct from public (cash)	$228–$451	$586–$610	~$382
Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle)	$228–$451	$586–$610	~$135

See the iPhone 15 Pro Max buying guide for the full spread analysis.

How the iPhone 15 Pro Max compares

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previous gen

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iPhone 15 Pro Max

this model

$451

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next gen

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FAQ

How do I check if a phone has been blacklisted?

Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.

Where is the best place to sell a used phone in 2026?

Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.

Why does my trade-in offer keep dropping?

Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.

Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the iPhone 15 Pro Max buying guide for the full inspection checklist.

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