How iPhone Depreciation Works
iPhones lose value in a predictable pattern. The steepest drop happens in the first two years — typically 30–50% of original retail price. After year two, depreciation slows significantly as the phone settles into a stable used market value.
The iPhone 16 launch in September 2024 pushed iPhone 15 models down. By early 2026, iPhone 15 prices have stabilized into the ranges below.
iPhone 15 Current Buyback Values (2026)
These are real prices we pay — search your specific model for the exact amount:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB, good): Get your quote
- iPhone 15 Pro (128GB, good): Get your quote
- iPhone 15 Plus (256GB, good): Get your quote
- iPhone 15 (128GB, good): Get your quote
Should You Sell Now or Wait?
The short answer: sell sooner rather than later. Once a model is two generations old (e.g., when iPhone 17 drops), prices drop again. The iPhone 15 is one generation old right now — this is near its price floor, but it will drop again in fall 2025 when the next generation launches.
If you're sitting on an iPhone 15 and planning to upgrade anyway, now is the right time to sell. The price you get today is close to the best you'll get without waiting for the exact moment before the next launch.
How Condition Affects Your iPhone 15 Value
Condition has a large impact on what you'll receive:
- Perfect / Like New: Full value — no scratches, original packaging preferred.
- Good (minor wear): 85–95% of perfect value.
- Cracked / damaged screen: 50–70% of perfect value depending on severity.
- Won't power on / severe damage: 20–40% of perfect value.
Be honest in your quote — our inspection will verify condition, and we pay the same-day once it matches what you described.
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