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How to Get the Best Price When Selling Your iPhone

Simple tips to increase your phone’s resale value before selling it.

Created: 09 Mar 2026Updated: 09 Mar 20265 min readDaniel Carter
How to Get the Best Price When Selling Your iPhone

How to Get the Best Price When Selling Your iPhone

Selling your iPhone can be a great way to upgrade to a newer model or get some extra cash. However, many people don’t realise that small steps can significantly increase the resale value of their phone. Here are a few tips to help you get the best price when selling your device.



1. Keep Your Phone in Good Condition

The physical condition of your phone plays a major role in its value. Phones without scratches, cracks, or dents usually sell for much higher prices.

Using a screen protector and phone case from the start can help protect your device and maintain its resale value.


2. Check Your Battery Health

Battery health is one of the most important factors buyers consider. If your battery health is very low, the price of your phone may decrease.

You can check it by going to:

Settings → Battery → Battery Health

If the battery health is still strong, your phone will likely have a higher resale value.
Learn how to check battery health on your iPhone

3. Unlock Your Phone

Unlocked phones are more valuable because they can be used with any carrier. If your phone is locked to a specific network, fewer buyers may be interested.


4. Reset Your Device Before Selling

Before selling your phone, make sure to erase your personal data.

Steps to prepare your phone for sale:

  1. Back up your data

  2. Sign out of all accounts linked to the device

  3. Remove any device locks or tracking services

  4. Factory reset the device

This ensures the next user can set up the phone without issues.

5. Sell Your Phone to a Trusted Buyer

Selling privately can sometimes take time and involve risk. Selling to a professional buyer can be faster and safer.

At Phone Exchange, we provide quick quotes and competitive prices for used smartphones. Our team evaluates your device and offers a fair price based on the model and condition.



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Daniel Carter

Daniel Carter

Device Trade-In Specialist

Daniel Carter specializes in evaluating used smartphones and helping customers get the best value when selling their devices. He shares practical tips on phone resale value, trade-ins, and how to prepare a device before selling.

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