Apple doubles trade-in value of select Android devices in limited time offer
What you need to know
- Apple has boosted Android trade-in prices for a limited time.
- Users will get at least $100 on an eligible Android smartphone.
- The price of some devices has doubled!
Apple has quietly begun a new limited-time deal, increasing the trade-in price of some Android phones.
Apple's U.S. 'trade-in' website states:
Apple says that this is an in-store promotion only, and that availability is subject to local law. Accordingly, you should speak to an Apple Store specialist to find out more.
iMore can confirm that Apple boosted the estimated price of five handsets, such that the minimum listed price is now at least $100. They are:
- Samsung Galaxy S8 -
$80$100 - Samsung Galaxy J7 -
$50$100 - Google Pixel 3a -
$80$100 - Google Pixel 2 XL -
$50$100 - Google Pixel 2 -
$50$100
As you can see, the value of the Google Pixel 2, 2XL, and the Galaxy J7 has doubled. The rest of Apple's estimated prices remain unchanged for Android handsets. Customers can trade-in Android devices up to and including the Galaxy S10+, the most valuable smartphone at an estimated worth of $270.
As per Apple's trade-in policy, customers can use this against a purchase in-store, or have the value applied to a gift card for use at any time. Whilst Apple notes that this is an 'in-store' promotion, claiming it will certainly be more difficult for customers who's local Apple Store is closed. There is no indication regarding whether this offer is eligible when done remotely, so it may be worth contacting Apple before embarking on a road trip. As mentioned, this is a limited time offer, but Apple hasn't given any indication as to how long this will last.
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Stephen Warwick has written about Apple for five years at iMore and previously elsewhere. He covers all of iMore's latest breaking news regarding all of Apple's products and services, both hardware and software. Stephen has interviewed industry experts in a range of fields including finance, litigation, security, and more. He also specializes in curating and reviewing audio hardware and has experience beyond journalism in sound engineering, production, and design. Before becoming a writer Stephen studied Ancient History at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. Stephen is also a host on the iMore show, a weekly podcast recorded live that discusses the latest in breaking Apple news, as well as featuring fun trivia about all things Apple. Follow him on Twitter @stephenwarwick9