Is My Old iPhone Worth Anything? Selling Older Models

Every iPhone from the iPhone 11 and second-generation SE gets an instant quote. Older models can still earn a manual offer or be recycled responsibly.

By the SellUsediPhone team · Updated October 27, 2026

Is My Old iPhone Worth Anything? Selling Older Models

Yes, most old iPhones are worth something: every model from the iPhone 11 and the second-generation SE gets an instant quote, and older phones can be emailed for a manual offer. At this age, battery health, screen condition and carrier status decide most of the value.

Which older iPhones still sell?

ModelsHow to sell
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro MaxInstant quote
iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)Instant quote
iPhone XS, XR, X and olderEmail for a manual offer

What matters most on an old iPhone?

  • Battery: buyers of budget phones care about daily battery life.
  • Screen: a cracked screen costs a larger share of an older phone's value.
  • Carrier status: unlocked phones sell faster.

Is it worth selling instead of recycling?

If it powers on, almost always. A working phone is worth far more resold than scrapped, and reuse is better for the environment. Recycle only phones with no remaining value.

How do I prepare an old iPhone?

The same steps apply as for any model: back up, sign out, erase. See the preparation checklist. If it no longer receives iOS updates, erasing still works.

Get your figure on the sell old iPhone page, or check the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE pages.

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