Used iPhone prices at QDN today
Lowest in-stock price per model, refreshed every few minutes. Each listing is one specific phone, so the price you see is the price of that phone.
| Model | Apple launch price | QDN Certified from | You save | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $1,199 | $868 | $331 (28%) | Shop |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $999 | $718 | $281 (28%) | Shop |
| iPhone 16 Plus | $899 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 16 | $799 | $658 | $141 (18%) | Shop |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $1,199 | $698 | $501 (42%) | Shop |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $999 | $638 | $461 (42%) | Shop |
| iPhone 15 Plus | $899 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 15 | $799 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $1,099 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $999 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 14 Plus | $899 | $418 | $481 (54%) | Shop |
| iPhone 14 | $799 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $1,099 | $594 | $805 (58%) | Shop |
| iPhone 13 Pro | $999 | Out of stock | — | |
| iPhone 13 | $799 | Out of stock | — |
What moves the price of a used iPhone
Generation is the biggest factor. Each September Apple launches a new line-up and the previous models step down a rung. The sharpest fall is in the first year after a model is discontinued; after that the curve flattens, which is why a three-year-old iPhone is often the sweet spot between price and longevity.
Pro models hold their value better than the standard ones because the 120 Hz display and the telephoto camera do not age the way a chip does. Buyers in year three still want them. Storage adds less second-hand than it did new: a 256 GB phone rarely costs a full tier more than a 128 GB one, so it is often the better buy.
Battery health moves the price more than most buyers expect, and it should. A phone at 92% and the same phone at 81% are priced differently at QDN because they will behave differently two years from now. Condition matters too, but we remove that variable by selling one grade only: like new.
Why the cheapest listing is not always the cheapest phone
A marketplace listing $60 below ours is cheaper until the battery needs replacing ($89 to $119 at Apple, depending on model), until you buy a case and protector ($30 to $50), or until the phone turns out to be carrier-locked or blacklisted, at which point it is worth nothing. Add a year and a half of warranty and 30-day returns, and a QDN Certified price is usually the lower total cost.
The way to compare fairly is to price the whole package: phone, accessories, warranty and your downside if something is wrong. That is also the list of what we include.
Rules of thumb
Buy one generation back for the best balance
You give up little and save the most per year of remaining software support.
Buy a Pro from two or three generations back for the best features per dollar
A used 14 Pro or 15 Pro has the 120 Hz display and telephoto lens that the current standard models still do not.
Step up the storage, not the generation, if the budget is tight
The extra storage costs less used than new and you will not regret it in year two.
Prices dip after each September launch
New models arrive, trade-ins flood in, and used prices soften through the autumn. Black Friday is usually the low point of the year.
Treat the battery figure as part of the price
Ten points of battery health is worth real money. Do not pay a like-new price for a tired battery.
Old iPhone deals: when is old too old?
We stop at the iPhone 13. Anything older is cheaper still, but you are buying fewer years of iOS updates, a weaker camera and a battery that has seen more cycles, and the savings over a 13 are small. Apple has typically supported each iPhone with major iOS updates for six or more years, so a 2021 phone should keep receiving them until around 2027, with security updates after that. The 13 is the oldest phone we are comfortable putting a 15-month warranty on, which tells you where we think the line is.
Questions people ask
How much is a used iPhone?
It depends on the model, storage and battery health. At QDN, the table above shows the cheapest QDN Certified listing of each model in stock right now; those prices include a 15-month warranty, a case, a screen protector and a cable.
Are used iPhones worth it?
From a seller who inspects the phone, shows battery health and backs it with a real warranty, yes: you get the same iOS, the same apps and most of the same hardware for a fraction of new. From a private seller with no warranty, you are being paid a discount to carry the risk yourself.
Why are used iPhones still expensive?
Because they last. iPhones get six or more years of software updates and their Pro models carry features the standard new models lack, so demand for two- and three-year-old phones stays high. Prices fall fastest in the year after a model is discontinued, then flatten.
When do used iPhone prices drop?
After each September launch, as trade-ins arrive and last year's models are discontinued. Prices usually soften through October and November, and Black Friday is typically the low point of the year.
Is it cheaper to buy a used iPhone from a carrier?
Carrier certified pre-owned prices are often similar to independents, but the phone may be locked to that carrier and the warranty is usually 90 days. Compare the whole package: lock status, warranty length, returns and what is in the box.
Where can I buy a used iPhone safely?
From a seller who publishes battery health, guarantees a clean IMEI and carrier unlock, offers returns, and backs the phone with a warranty longer than a few months. QDN Certified iPhones meet all of those and ship free within the US.