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Apple now gives higher trade-ins for your Android, but Samsung still does it better
- Apple has increased trade-in values for some old Apple products.
- These changes apply to iPads and Apple Watch devices.
- Apple is also offering higher trade-in values for some Android phones.
Trade-in programs are one of the best ways to get a new gadget at a more affordable price tag. Now, Apple has quietly revealed increased trade-in values for some of your old products.
MacRumors spotted boosted trade-in values for select product categories on Apple’s trade-in website. More specifically, you can get up to $580 for your iPad Pro (up from $510), as much as $325 for your iPad Air (up from $315), and up to $260 for your standard iPad (up from $170).
Apple is also offering up to $425 if you trade in your Apple Watch Ultra (up from $380), as well as a modest hike for the Apple Watch Series 7 (up to $160, was $155).
Android devices get a boost too
The company is also offering increased trade-in values for some Android phones. You can check out some of the more notable increases below.
| New trade-in value | Old trade-in value | |
|---|---|---|
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | New trade-in value Up to $340 | Old trade-in value Up to $325 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | New trade-in value Up to $230 | Old trade-in value Up to $225 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 | New trade-in value Up to $190 | Old trade-in value Up to $180 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus | New trade-in value Up to $160 | Old trade-in value Up to $140 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 | New trade-in value Up to $135 | Old trade-in value Up to $120 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | New trade-in value Up to $165 | Old trade-in value Up to $140 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | New trade-in value Up to $120 | Old trade-in value Up to $100 |
Google Pixel 6 Pro | New trade-in value Up to $140 | Old trade-in value Up to $125 |
Google Pixel 6 | New trade-in value Up to $110 | Old trade-in value Up to $90 |
Google Pixel 6a | New trade-in value Up to $100 | Old trade-in value Up to $80 |
It’s worth noting that these new Android trade-in values are pretty bad compared to offers via Samsung. For example, the Korean brand is currently offering up to $500 for your Galaxy S22 if you want to buy a Galaxy S23. It’s understandable that Samsung would offer higher trade-in values for its own products. However, the Korean brand is also offering up to $200 for your 2019-era Pixel 3a and up to $300 for your Pixel 6 Pro.
Nevertheless, these increased trade-in values could be a good motivator for people who are in the market for new Apple products and want to get rid of their old wares.