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Trade-in iPhone: How to Trade in Your Old Smartphone for a New One and What Affects Its Appraisal
Planning to buy a new iPhone but don’t know what to do with your old smartphone? The Trade-in program lets you submit your device for appraisal, have its value credited, and only pay the difference for another model.
At Restart, you can trade in your old iPhone for a new or verified used device. You can also simply sell your smartphone and receive payment in cash or by bank transfer.
How iPhone Trade-in Works
The trade-in procedure consists of a few simple steps:
- You provide the model and specifications of your iPhone.
- You receive a preliminary appraisal of the device.
- Restart specialists check its external and technical condition.
- After diagnostics, you are informed of the final value.
- The value of your old iPhone is credited toward the purchase of another device.
If the chosen model costs more, you only need to pay the difference. You can also decline the trade-in and simply sell your smartphone.
Find Out the Preliminary iPhone Value Online
To avoid wasting time on preliminary calculations, use Restart’s special calculator.
On the page, you need to select the device type, model, and specify its main characteristics. After that, you can get a preliminary estimate in just a few minutes.
Use the iPhone appraisal calculator
Important: the calculator result is preliminary. The final amount is determined after inspection and diagnostics of the device.
What Affects the iPhone Appraisal
The smartphone’s value is determined individually. It is influenced by:
model and year of release;
- built-in storage capacity;
- condition of the frame and back glass;
- presence of scratches, cracks or chips;
- condition of the display and touchscreen;
- maximum battery capacity;
- functioning of Face ID or Touch ID;
- operability of cameras, microphones and speakers;
- charging functionality and wireless modules;
- signs of liquid damage;
- previous repair history;
- availability of the box and accessories.
Two iPhones of the same model can receive different appraisals if their technical or external condition differs.
Can a Damaged iPhone Be Traded In?
The presence of scratches, a crack, a worn battery or another defect does not always mean the device won’t be accepted.
Restart considers devices in various conditions. However, damage and the cost of potential repairs are taken into account during the final appraisal.
The exact amount can only be determined after a specialist inspects the smartphone.
How to Prepare an iPhone for Trade-in
Before the final handover of the device, you need to:
- Create a backup of your data.
- Transfer photos, contacts and files to the new device.
- Unpair your Apple Watch if it is connected.
- Sign out of your Apple account.
- Turn off the Find My feature.
- Erase personal data and settings.
- Remove the physical SIM card.
To receive a preliminary appraisal, you do not need to delete information from the smartphone right away. This should be done before finalizing the deal.
Trade-in vs. Selling on Your Own
Selling on your own may require creating a listing, photographing the device, communicating with buyers, meeting up and verifying payment.
Trade-in lets you get an appraisal, sell your old iPhone and choose another device all in one place. Restart transactions are documented, and in Odesa the device can be bought out on the same day you apply.
Get Your iPhone Appraised at Restart
To find out how much your smartphone is worth:
- use the online calculator;
- leave a request on the website;
- contact a manager;
- visit Restart at: Odesa, 43 Rishelievska St.
Calculate the preliminary iPhone value
Appraise your old iPhone, choose a new or verified used device, and pay only the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trade in an old iPhone for a used one?
Yes. The value of your old smartphone can be credited toward the purchase of a new or used device.
Is the calculator appraisal final?
No. The calculator shows a preliminary value. The final amount is determined after inspection and diagnostics of the iPhone.
Can I simply sell my iPhone without a trade-in?
Yes. Restart offers both trade-in and regular buyout of devices.
Are damaged devices accepted?
Such devices can be accepted after evaluation. Malfunctions and damage will affect the offered amount.