At a glance: The best secondhand iPhones
- Best value: iPhone XR.
- Best flagship: iPhone 11 Pro.
- Best budget: iPhone 8.
- Best mid-range: iPhone SE (2020)
USA, Hong Kong, Japan and UAE (Dubai) are the cheapest places to buy the iPhone 12 series, while India is one of the most expensive places.
Here are a few places to start.
- Decluttr. If you want to knock out two birds with one stone, Decluttr might be the best option.
- Gazelle. Not the wild animal, but the site to buy and sell used electronics.
- eBay.
Things to check when buying a second hand iPhone
- Inspect the iPhone's cosmetic condition. First of all, if the iPhone has a case, remove it and check the iPhone's cosmetic condition.
- Button test.
- Insert your SIM to check your network.
- Phone test.
- Headphone jack test.
- Check iTunes and a battery charge.
- Wifi test.
- GPS test.
The best iPhones you can buy right now
- iPhone 12 Pro Max. The best iPhone overall.
- iPhone 12 Pro. Apple's less expensive Pro model.
- iPhone 12 mini. The best compact iPhone.
- iPhone 12. Top iPhone features with a bigger screen.
- iPhone 11. The best iPhone bargain.
- iPhone SE 2020. The least expensive new iPhone.
- iPhone XR.
How to check iPhone trade-in value
- Head to Apple's Trade In webpage.
- Scroll down, select Smartphone and enter your iPhone details.
- Once you have a quote, you can trade-in online via mail, or head to an Apple Store.
- Also, get a quote from our partner MyPhones Unlimited.
All refurbished products come with a 1-year warranty. As long as you can wait a few months to pick up an Apple product, there's virtually no downside to purchasing a refurbished model. The quality is superb and the price savings can be worth the wait.
Here are some tips on how to check a used iPhone when you meet the seller.
- Verify the IMEI Number. Go to Settings -> General -> About, swipe down to IMEI.
- Check the activation lock. This step makes sure the phone is not a stolen phone.
- Reset the iPhone.
- Check Warranty.
Old iPhones will continue to work until they are worn out or their batteries no longer hold a charge. The iPhone 5s is obsolete in the sense that it hasn't been sold in the U.S. since 2016. But it is still current in that it can use Apple's most recent operating system, iOS 12.4, that was just released.
Why you shouldn't buy the iPhone 5S in 2020As for the cameras, it's no longer impressive and it will probably be surpassed by budget Android smartphones in terms of quality in the next few months or so. If you really want a small phone, you might be better off with an iPhone SE.
In fact, every iPhone model older than the 6 is now "obsolete" in terms of software updates. That means the iPhone 5C, 5S, 5, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G and, of course, the original 2007 iPhone. All are therefore vulnerable to cyber crooks, as they're stuck on increasingly outdated software.
Buying one of these devices might be tempting, but the iPhone 5 isn't a top option for those looking to save some cash and/or pickup a phone with a 4-inch display. If you have your eyes on the iPhone 5 or the colorful iPhone 5c, you're better off going in another direction.
As of November 3, 2019, iPhone 5 requires an iOS update to maintain accurate GPS location and to continue to use functions that rely on correct date and time, including App Store, iCloud, email, and web browsing.
Your best option to sell your iPhone 5S for the most value is going to be either through a buyback site or on Craigslist and eBay. There are pros and cons to both ways of selling your device, you just need to make sure that you 1. Feel comfortable with the transaction 2. Are getting the most money for your device!
7 ways to make use of your old iPhone
- Sell or donate it.
- Make it a dedicated music player.
- Turn it into a kid's entertainment device.
- Make it an Apple TV remote.
- Make it a permanent car, bike, or kitchen fixture.
- Use it as a baby monitor.
- Turn it into your bedside buddy.
The iPhone 6 is not a bad phone in 2020 if you are an extremely light user or you just need a second smartphone for basic tasks. I would suggest picking one up if you are getting a very insane deal on it. But, I would still recommend spending the extra money and hunting down an iPhone 6s instead.
The current best price for the iPhone 5S in Nigeria is ₦ 312900 for the 64 GB model, and ₦ 235700 for the 16GB model.
The iPhone XR will cost R15,999 in South Africa for the 64GB version, iStore South Africa has announced. It costs R6,000 less than the 64GB iPhone XS, and R8,000 less than the iPhone XS Max.
Apple iPhone 5 SummaryThe phone comes with a 4.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 640x1136 pixels at a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (ppi). Apple iPhone 5 is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core Apple A6 processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone 5 runs iOS 6.1.
In Australia, iPhone starts at a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) A$679 for an iPhone SE. Making it the most affordable and cheapest iPhone available. The new iPhone 12 is priced from A$1,349 and from A$1,199 for the smaller iPhone 12 Mini.
Other Apple Phones
| Product Name | Price in India |
|---|
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB) - Silver | ₹ 48,999 |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB) - Space Grey | ₹ 56,999 |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus (128GB) - Gold | ₹ 59,999 |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB) - Gold | ₹ 71,500 |
iPhone 12 arrives exactly when it means toIf you want to keep your 11 (for some weird reason), then you'd need to pay R23 500. The cheapest iPhone 12 you'll find at the iStore will be the standard version with 64GB of storage for R19 000.
At a Glance. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are Apple's mainstream flagship iPhones for 2020. The phones come in 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch sizes with identical features, including support for faster 5G cellular networks, OLED displays, improved cameras, and Apple's latest A14 chip, all in a completely refreshed design.
iPhone 3G will be available in the US on July 11 for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail stores and requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers.
