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Apple Revises U.S. Trade‑In Values and Adds Samsung Foldables

The update signals broader acceptance of premium Android foldables by Apple.

Overview

  • Apple updated its U.S. trade‑in table on November 12, 2026, changing maximum “up to” credit amounts across phones and watches while leaving Mac and iPad values at October levels.
  • The company formally added six Samsung foldables to the eligible Android list with set maximum offers ranging from $125 for the Galaxy Z Flip5 to $410 for the Galaxy Z Fold7.
  • High‑end iPhone Pro models saw reductions, led by a $45 drop for the iPhone 17 Pro to $740 and a $30 cut for the 17 Pro Max to $855, while some older iPhones and non‑Pro models received modest increases.
  • Google Pixel trade‑in maximums were trimmed in this update, including a $20 reduction for the Pixel 9 to $180, and Apple made limited adjustments to six Apple Watch models with gains and small declines.
  • Apple reiterated that published amounts are maximum estimates and that final offers depend on device condition, year, and configuration, a policy change that can affect how much customers get when they trade or recycle devices.