Comparing Android and iPhones trade-in values

When you buy a new smartphone you look for the specs and overall smartphone experience. But you never consider their resell values. Resell value means how much money will your smartphone put back into your pocket if sold after years of usage. Android smartphones have been known to lose their value faster than iPhones. Let’s take a deep dive right into it. Here is a list of resell value for popular flagships.

• iPhone XS Max base model resell value is $475 which is 56.8% less than its original MSRP $1099
• iPhone XS Max base model resell value is $440 which is 56% less than its original MSRP $999
• iPhone XR Max base model resell value is $350.75 which is 53.2% less than its original MSRP $749
• Samsung Galaxy S9+ base model resell value is $205 which is 75.6% less than its original MSRP $840
• Samsung Galaxy S9 base model resell value is $173 which is 75.9% less than its original MSRP $719
• Google Pixel 3 XL base model resell value is $188 which is 79.1% less than its original MSRP $899
• Google Pixel 3 base model resell value is $166 which is 79.2% less than its original MSRP $799
• Sony X22 Premium base model resell value is $127.6 which is 87.2% less than its original MSRP $999
• LG G7 ThinQ base model resell value is $77 which is 89.7% less than its original MSRP $749

When We look through this list of Value depreciation with each model we noticed. Brand Value plays a big role in the resell value of any smartphone. Apple smartphones depreciate slowly whereas LG smartphones lost almost 90% value. The difference between iPhones and Android is huge. more than 20%.

Verdict

Yet Another reason to buy an Apple flagship over Android is that they put back more money in your pocket when resold compared to Android. If you think your smartphone is an Investment than invest smartly and consider an iPhone. However, the same is not applicable for mid-range and budget smartphones. That topic is for another time. Thanks for reading. Stay Safe! Stay Humble!.