Apple offers up to Rs 81,500 trade-in credit on iPhone 18 Pro in India

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro trade-in programme accepts iPhone 13 and newer models, plus select Samsung, Google and OnePlus devices. Credits ranging from Rs 17,500 to Rs 81,500 can lower the Rs 1,64,900 starting price.

— Source publishedThu, 10 Sept, 2026, 17:06 IST·First seen Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 17:16 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro in India and is offering trade-in credits for eligible iPhones and select Samsung, Google and OnePlus devices, reducing the

Key facts

  • iPhone 18 Pro starting price: Rs 1,64,900
  • Trade-in credit range: Rs 17,500 to Rs 81,500
  • Eligible iPhones: iPhone 13 or newer

Why this matters

By accepting rival Android handsets alongside older iPhones, Apple is using trade-ins to acquire switchers and deepen its premium-device ecosystem in India.

What to watch

  • Share of iPhone 13-15 devices in trade-in mix versus Android devices.
  • Average realized trade-in credit versus the Rs 81,500 headline maximum.
  • iPhone 18 Pro pre-order mix through Apple Store versus reseller and carrier channels.
  • Changes in Apple or partner eligibility lists, condition requirements and quoted values after launch week.
  • Samsung, Google and OnePlus exchange-offer responses during the first 30-60 days.
  • Refurbished iPhone resale prices and turnaround times in India.
  • Expand bank, no-cost EMI and carrier financing offers to convert the trade-in quote into a lower monthly payment.
  • Use Apple Store and authorized reseller trade-in events in metro and tier-1 markets to capture high-value iPhone 13-15 inventory.
  • Increase refurbishment, grading and reverse-logistics capacity to protect turnaround times and trade-in margins.
  • Target eligible Android owners with switcher messaging centered on effective price, data transfer and ecosystem bundles.
  • Competitors are likely to respond with elevated exchange bonuses, storage upgrades, wearable bundles and longer-term EMI schemes.