Unexpectedly: Apple significantly reduced the cost of Android-smartphones participating in the trade-in program

By: Elena Shcherban | 20.01.2022, 19:25

Apple offers a profitable program trade-in for those who want a brand new iPhone, but are not ready to sacrifice a kidney for it. As part of this program, you can return your old phone, whether it is an iPhone or even android gadget, and receive compensation for it in the form of a purchase discount. However, recently Apple unexpectedly reduced the cost of such devices, and significantly.

What's the price?

So, the official website lists the models that can be taken under the program trade-in, and the list has recently changed. Prices for old gadgets have decreased, and in some cases by $100 at once. In this case, we are talking about the maximum possible exchange cost, which ultimately varies depending on the state of your device.

Here are some of the available models with new prices, the old numbers are in brackets:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G — $260 ($325)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G — $325 ($435)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ - $205 ($275)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 - $150 ($205)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ - $170 ($185)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 — $150 ($160)
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e — $120 ($130)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ — $80 ($95)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 — $65 ($75)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8+ — $60
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 — $50
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — $405 ($545)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — $285 ($385)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 - $175 ($235)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — $120 ($130)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — $45 ($65)
  • Google Pixel 5 - $235 ($315)
  • Google Pixel 4 XL - $135 ($180)
  • Google Pixel 4 - $110 ($150)
  • Google Pixel 4a - $120 ($160)
  • Google Pixel 3 XL — $50 ($70)
  • Google Pixel 3 - $45 ($55)
  • Google Pixel 3a XL — $50 ($55)
  • Google Pixel 3a - $50

In addition, Apple has also reduced the cost of several older iPads and MacBooks:

  • iPad - $200 ($205)
  • iPad Air - $335 ($345)
  • MacBook Pro - $1415 ($1630)
  • MacBook Air - $530 ($550)
  • MacBook (discontinued) - $325 ($340)
  • iMac - $1260 ($1320)
  • Mac mini - $740 ($800)

Please note that these prices may vary by country. In addition, the program trade-in does not work everywhere.

A source: MacRumors