How much is an iPhone 8 worth in 2026?

Name: Apple iPhone 8
Brand: Apple

Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone 8 — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.

Current resale range — 64GB, good condition

$22 – $43

Average payout this week: $22

75 data points across carriers + storage tiers

Pricing by storage and condition

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$43	$27	$22	$10	$7
128GB	$48	$31	$27	$14	$9
256GB	$57	$33	$29	$16	$10

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$33	$22	$17	$7	$5
128GB	$43	$27	$22	$10	$7
256GB	$52	$29	$29	$11	$8

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$10	$7	$6	$2	$1
128GB	$11	$8	$7	$3	$1
256GB	$14	$9	$8	$3	$1

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 8 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 8 right now:

Channel	What sellers get	Resell range	Spread
Direct from public (cash)	$7–$27	$35–$52	~$45
Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle)	$7–$27	$35–$52	~$8

See the iPhone 8 buying guide for the full spread analysis.

How the iPhone 8 compares

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previous gen

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iPhone 8

this model

$27

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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 8 buying guide for the full inspection checklist.

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