Smartphone Trade-In Value Predictor
Depreciation curve per brand
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Smartphone Trade-In Value Predictor
Predict trade-in value, private sale value, refurbisher offer for any smartphone. Brand-specific depreciation curves: iPhone retains best, Pixel mid, most Android steeper.
How to use this tool
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Phone details
Brand, original price, age, condition.
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See value
Trade-in vs private sale vs hold.
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Sell strategy
When + where for best price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trade-in vs private sale?
Trade-in (Apple, Samsung, carriers): convenience, lower value (~70% of private). Private (eBay, Craigslist, Swappa): 30-50% more, more hassle + scam risk. Refurbisher (Back Market, etc): middle ground.
Why does iPhone hold value better?
Apple's long support cycle (5-7 yrs OS updates), strong used demand, premium brand. iPhone 14 Pro after 2 yrs: ~50% original. Galaxy S22 same age: ~30%.
When to sell?
Apple: before next iPhone launch (Sept). Old model price drops 25% post-launch. Samsung: before Galaxy Unpacked (Jan/Feb/Aug). Pixel: before Made by Google event (Oct).
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