Used iPhone market firms up as newer models retain value in India
A September 2026 guide places pre-owned iPhone 13 units at Rs 27,000-Rs 30,000, while iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 16 Plus models command roughly Rs 42,000-Rs 68,000, reflecting stronger resale values after new-device price increases.
What happened
Apple · Used iPhone prices in India have shifted after higher new-device prices, improving resale values for newer models and reviving older devices. The guide
Key facts
- iPhone SE (2nd Gen): Rs 11,000-Rs 13,000
- iPhone 13: Rs 27,000-Rs 30,000
- iPhone 14 Plus: Rs 35,000-Rs 38,000
- iPhone 16e: Rs 38,000-Rs 42,000
- iPhone 15: Rs 42,000-Rs 45,000
- iPhone 15 Plus: Rs 48,000-Rs 53,000
- iPhone 15 Pro: Rs 63,000-Rs 67,000
- iPhone 16 Plus: Rs 62,000-Rs 68,000
Why this matters
The firmer used-iPhone market makes partnerships or acquisitions involving refurbishment, device grading, trade-in and aftermarket warranty capabilities strategically more relevant in India.
What to watch
- Average resale-value percentage of original retail price for iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16 families after major festive-sale discounts.
- New iPhone launch pricing in India, bank offers, and exchange bonuses that alter the used-versus-new value gap.
- Battery-health thresholds, refurbishment warranties, and return rates for recent-model used iPhones.
- Used iPhone inventory days and price dispersion across organized refurbishers, marketplaces, and offline retailers.
- Premium Android sell-through and exchange-value promotions in the Rs 30,000-Rs 70,000 band.
- Expand guaranteed buyback and exchange-price campaigns around iPhone 13 through iPhone 16 models to capture future resale inventory.
- Offer certified-refurbished grading, battery-health disclosure, warranty, and EMI plans to justify elevated used-device price points.
- Bundle accessories, protection plans, and data-transfer services with pre-owned iPhones to lift margin beyond device resale.
- Android OEMs and retailers should target iPhone switchers with aggressive trade-in floors and price-gap messaging versus used iPhone 15-series devices.