How much is my iPhone worth depends on the exact model, the storage, and the condition, not on a trade-in slogan. An iPhone 11, an iPhone 13, and an iPhone 14 are different listings, and a clean, unlocked handset is not the same as a cracked, carrier-locked phone with a tired battery. Photograph the phone and the model details, then compare current public listings with typical trade-in offers.
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Example
A used iPhone on a desk
Model, storage, carrier lock, battery health, and cosmetic condition all move the price
A used iPhone, photographed on a desk. The exact model and storage, whether the phone is unlocked, and the condition of the screen and battery usually matter more than the word iPhone alone. Photograph the model label in Settings or on the SIM tray if you can. Photo: Apple-iphone-smartphone-technology-1 (24218252052).jpg by Pixel.la, released under CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photograph by Pixel.la Free Stock Photos. See also photo credits.
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Identify the exact model
Open Settings, then General, then About, and read the model name, the model number, and the storage. The model number also appears on the SIM tray or in the original box. "An iPhone" is not enough, because storage and generation change the comps. Photograph the front, the back, the sides (including any scuffs), the Settings About screen, and the box if you still have it.
Popular searches often name an iPhone 11, iPhone 13, or iPhone 14. Treat those as sections of the same problem, not as separate truths: identify the generation and the storage, then compare listings for that configuration. Not sure which model you have? Snap a photo of the About screen and the back of the phone and the app reads them so you can confirm it.
What changes the price
Condition is obvious in a photo: cracked or chipped glass, a bent frame, camera damage, and deep scuffs all move the range. Battery health matters on phones that still take a trade-in or a private-sale inspection; if you can see Maximum Capacity in Settings, include it. Whether the phone is carrier locked or unlocked, and whether it is iCloud-locked, matters as much as the glass. A phone that cannot be signed out of Find My is not a normal working listing.
Accessories help when they are official and complete: an original box, a genuine cable, and an unregistered retail pair of earphones if they were part of that generation's kit. A random aftermarket charger is not the same thing. We will not invent a going rate for any generation. Compare current listings for the same model, storage, lock status, and condition.
Trade-in versus sold comps
A carrier or retail trade-in is often lower than a private sale, because the buyer needs a margin, may deduct for battery or cosmetic wear, and is quoting a posted offer rather than a sold auction. That can still be a fair choice if you want a simple in-store handover and no listing hassle. Posted trade-in figures change, so we will not quote a shop offer here as if it were permanent. Use current public listings for the same model, and treat a trade-in quote as one data point. See How we price. For a computer with a similar trade-in question, see how much is my laptop worth. For another used electronic, see how much is a PS4 worth.
Where to sell
People sell iPhones on eBay, through carrier or retail trade-in programmes, in local phone shops, and on Facebook Marketplace. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree. Sign out of iCloud, turn off Find My, and factory-reset the phone before you hand it over. Say the storage, the lock status, the battery health if you know it, and whether the genuine box and cable are included.
Scan and list
- Photograph the phone, the About screen, any cracks or scuffs, and the box or cable if you still have them.
- Confirm the model, storage, and whether the phone is unlocked and signed out of iCloud.
- Review the Worth about figure and the listed range when we find enough current public listings.
You can start with a free web scan in the box on this page. A scan is a first look at the model and at current listings, not a workshop diagnostics report. If the phone will not turn on, or if you cannot remove the iCloud lock, say so rather than listing it as a working, unlocked handset.
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What makes How Much Is It Worth different
One photo is enough to start, and you can add up to two more angles. We identify the item first, you confirm or correct it, then we look up a Worth about figure and a listed range from current public marketplace listings. Those are asking prices, which can sit above what a piece finally sells for. You see the listings themselves when we find enough of them.
Coins and banknotes also draw on Numista. Trading cards use PokéWallet, with a source credit where that data appears. Gold and silver use a live metal price as a floor. If listings are thin, we show a clearly labelled rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree once you are ready to sell. For the short version of this process, read How we price.
FAQ
How much is my iPhone worth?
An iPhone's value depends on the exact model, the storage, the condition, and whether it is unlocked and signed out of iCloud. An iPhone 11, 13, or 14 should be compared with the same generation and storage, not with a generic 'iPhone' average. We will not invent a going rate for any generation.
Which model do I have?
Open Settings, then General, then About, and read the model name, model number, and storage. The model number also appears on the SIM tray or the box. Photograph the About screen and the back of the phone if you are not sure.
Is a trade-in lower than a private sale?
Often, yes, because a carrier or shop needs a margin and may deduct for battery or cosmetic wear. That can still be a fair choice if you want a simple in-store handover. Posted trade-in figures change, so compare a current quote with current public listings rather than a saved screenshot.
Can I scan an iPhone with the app?
Yes. Photograph the phone, the About screen, and any cracks or scuffs, then confirm the model, storage, and lock status. Sign out of iCloud and turn off Find My before you hand the phone over.
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Updated 11 November 2026. Written by Harris, who built How Much Is It Worth. Figures that we cite include a source and a date. They are not a certified appraisal. See How we price.
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