For Apple smartphone enthusiasts every year is the right opportunity to sell the used iPhone and buy the new one. The Cupertino company always manages to improve the features and functionality of their smartphone and convince users to buy the newly released iPhone.
The used iPhone market is very prosperous and you can sell your device quite easily. But before you put your old iPhone up for sale, you need to delete all the data you’ve saved on the device over time. From photos to videos, to documents downloaded from email, the smartphone has become the secret treasure chest where all the most important moments of our lives are stored. And for this reason, performing a cleaning and memory backup before selling your used iPhone is essential. Here are all the steps you need to take to put your old iPhone up for sale.
Clean your smartphone
One of the secrets of the success of selling your used iPhone are the pictures we take of the device. If the smartphone is dirty or backlit, users will not trust it to buy it and we will end up with no funds to buy the new iPhone. A thorough cleaning of the smartphone will have to be carried out: you will have to start from the back shell by removing dust and making it shiny again. On the front, however, you will have to remove the protective screen in case air bubbles have formed. If not, you can leave it on: the used iPhone will be more valuable.
If you also have accessories (covers, secondary chargers, earphones) you have to do the same procedure: clean effectively removing all the dirt.
And then the photos are fundamental. You need to choose a location where the light is good to bring out the features of your used iPhone.
Back up your data
Before deleting all the pictures, videos and documents on your smartphone you need to backup your data. The process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. To make the backup we have two ways: use iTunes or iCloud. The differences are minimal, in both cases once you buy the new iPhone you can import it to the device.
To make backups with iTunes you have to connect the iPhone to the computer, click on the icon of the smartphone inside the program and then click on “Make backup now”. When the process is finished, the backup will be saved on your computer and you’ll be able to restore it automatically.
If you don’t want to use your PC, the alternative is iCloud. In this case, all you have to do is go to the Settings of the iPhone you want to sell, activate the backup function and then click on “Backup now”.
When you’ve completed this process, the sale of your used iPhone 5 or old iPhone 6 is closer and closer, but you still need to complete a few steps.
Delete all services connected to your used iPhone
Using your smartphone, you can connect to all your social accounts, email addresses and applications. Logically, to access personal profiles we save the password on the smartphone: if we want to sell the device, we need to delete all the access keys in the device memory. Otherwise the buyer could decide to sell the passwords on the smartphone inside the dark web.
Another advice to follow before selling the old iPhone is to disable the Find My iPhone function. Otherwise, those who buy the used iPhone will not be able to use it. To do this, just go into Settings, press on Apple ID, then iCloud and finally disable Find My iPhone.
Reset to factory settings
If we think we have saved all the data and disabled access to all social networks, we can move on to the final step: delete everything from the used iPhone and restore it to factory settings. Even in this case we have two options: directly from the smartphone or using iTunes.
If we don’t want to connect the iPhone to the computer, we can go inside the Settings, press on General and then on Restore.
From iTunes, on the other hand, the process is much simpler: just click on Restore iPhone.
How much is the used iPhone worth
Having completed the whole process to delete the files, we can finally put the used iPhone up for sale. But at what price? The value of a used iPhone varies by model type. Logically, for the older ones (iPhone 5, for example) the sale price is very low, while for the latest models (iPhone 7) can exceed 500 euros.
A premise: the prices that we suggest in the following lines are only indications. Each person can decide to put their old iPhone for sale at a higher or lower price, it all depends on personal assessments and the condition of the smartphone.
Price used iPhone 5
Let’s start with a model released many years ago: the iPhone 5. The price of the used iPhone 5 varies depending on the storage space. For the 16GB model ranges from a minimum of 100 euros to a maximum of 120 euros. For the 32GB model the price goes up and can reach up to 150 euros. For the iPhone 5 used 64GB the price ranges from 160 to 170 euros, but you can also find it for less.
Price iPhone 5c used
The iPhone 5c has the same features of the iPhone 5 with the only difference that the body is made of plastic. Logically, the price is lower than the model seen above: for the 8GB version you can spend even less than 100 euros. For the 16GB iPhone 5c the price is slightly higher and varies between 95 and 115 euros. For the 32GB version the price is much higher and can reach over 150 euros.
Price iPhone 5s used
The iPhone 5s was the first to support Touch ID and has better functionality than the models seen previously. And logically, the price is higher. To buy a used 16GB iPhone 5s you need to shell out an amount that varies between 150 and 180 euros. The 32GB model hardly falls below 200 euros and is on sale between 210 and 230 euros. The 64G iPhone 5c is on sale for at least 250 euros.
Price used iPhone 6
Although some years have passed since the release of the iPhone 6, it is still a fairly current smartphone that provides good performance. The used iPhone 6 16GB can be put on sale at a price of about 250 euros, while for the 32GB version you can increase the price up to 300 euros. The used 64GB iPhone 6 has a slightly higher cost and varies between 350 and 370 euros. For the 128GB version the price is well over 400 euros.
Price used iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 Plus was the first to feature a large screen. The features are identical to the iPhone 6, but because of the display, the price is higher. The used 16GB iPhone 6 Plus can be found on the market at a price ranging between 280 and 300 euros. For the 64GB version, the price exceeds 400 euros. For those who want the 128GB version, the price goes up to over 450 euros.
Price used iPhone 6s
Extended version of the previous model that integrates 3D Touch, the used 16GB iPhone 6s can be put on sale at a price between 300 and 320 euros. The 32GB version costs just under 400 euros. For the 64GB model, on the other hand, the reference price is 450 euros. For the 128GB used iPhone 6s, on the other hand, you need to spend almost 500 euros.
Price used iPhone 6s Plus
For the iPhone 6s Plus, prices go up slightly, due to the larger screen. For the 16GB model, the starting price is 350 euros. The 64GB model can also be put on sale for 500 euros. For the used 128GB iPhone 6s the price exceeds 550 euros.
Price used iPhone 7
The price of the used iPhone 7 is still very high. For the basic 32GB model, the price varies between 420 and 500 euros. For the 128GB version, the price goes up to 600-650 euros. For the used 256GB iPhone 7, the price can’t be less than 700-750 euros.
Price used iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7 Plus is the first Apple smartphone with dual rear cameras. The 32GB model can be put on sale for around 550 euros, while the 128GB version costs around 670 euros. For the used 256GB iPhone 7 Plus, the price exceeds 750 euros.