How much is an iPhone XS worth in 2026?

Name: Apple iPhone XS
Brand: Apple

Trade-in and resale values for the Apple iPhone XS — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.

Current resale range — 64GB, good condition

$57 – $109

Average payout this week: $56

75 data points across carriers + storage tiers

Pricing by storage and condition

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$109	$67	$57	$29	$19
256GB	$114	$81	$71	$43	$21
512GB	$128	$86	$76	$48	$24

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$71	$57	$48	$20	$14
256GB	$81	$71	$62	$33	$16
512GB	$97	$76	$67	$38	$19

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
64GB	$48	$43	$33	$13	$10
256GB	$52	$57	$48	$19	$11
512GB	$62	$62	$52	$24	$14

Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.

12-week resale trend

Trend chart populates once we have 2+ weekly snapshots.

Factors that affect iPhone XS resale value

Battery health

Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".

iCloud / activation lock

Phones still tied to an Apple ID or Google account get rejected outright. Sign out before listing.

What buyers pay vs what sellers get

If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the iPhone XS right now:

Channel	What sellers get	Resell range	Spread
Direct from public (cash)	$43–$67	$87–$131	~$88
Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle)	$43–$67	$87–$131	~$20

See the iPhone XS buying guide for the full spread analysis.

How the iPhone XS compares

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previous gen

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iPhone XS

this model

$67

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next gen

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FAQ

How do I check if a phone has been blacklisted?

Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.

Where is the best place to sell a used phone in 2026?

Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.

Why does my trade-in offer keep dropping?

Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.

Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the iPhone XS buying guide for the full inspection checklist.

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