iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $210 in the United States, HK$1,850 in Hong Kong and £180 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro Max (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,700 to HK$2,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 12 Pro Max gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 12 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 12 Pro Max ranges from 27.6% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in South Korea to 7.8% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | ₩320,000 | ₩550,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 27.6% |
| Japan | ¥41,000 | ¥36,000 イオシス 買取 | 18.7% |
| Canada | $315 | - | 18.0% |
| Singapore | - | $340 Mister Mobile | 17.9% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,850 | HK$1,700 Tradein852 先達 | 17.6% |
| United States | $210 | $207 GadgetGone | 17.5% |
| India | ₹22,000 | ₹27,900 CeX | 16.9% |
| Taiwan | NT$7,300 | NT$5,500 地標網通 | 16.3% |
| Malaysia | RM 875 | - | 15.9% |
| Spain | - | €228 CeX | 15.5% |
| Australia | $320 | $291 CeX | 15.2% |
| United Kingdom | £180 | £162 CeX | 15.0% |
| Portugal | - | €217 CeX | 14.5% |
| Italy | - | €211 CeX | 14.2% |
| France | €200 | €209 Easy Cash | 14.1% |
| Sweden | - | 2 326 kr HappyPhone | 14.1% |
| Germany | €200 | - | 13.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 700 | - | 13.7% |
| Poland | - | 841 PLN CeX | 13.4% |
| China mainland | CN¥1,300 | - | 13.0% |
| Mexico | - | MX$3,825 CeX | 12.8% |
| Netherlands | - | €172 CeX | 11.6% |
| Ireland | - | €169 CeX | 11.3% |
| Austria | - | € 127 eBörse | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 101 verkaufen.ch | 8.4% |
| Thailand | - | THB 3,800 BKK APPLE | 7.8% |
| New Zealand | - | $198 Device Repair Guy | 7.8% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 12 Pro Max at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $930 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your 12 Pro Max is 6 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 6 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 6 generations newer than your A14.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 20 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 12 Pro Max it costs $930 to $992. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 12 Pro Max vs current iPhones
| 12 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 20 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 12 Pro Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 12 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 12 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 12 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $210 in the United States, HK$1,850 in Hong Kong and £180 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro Max. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,700 to HK$2,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in value in the US: up to $210 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone 12 Pro Max in the UK: up to £180 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 12 Pro Max resale value in India: up to ₹27,900 (CeX)
- iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in price in Australia: up to $320 (Apple Trade In)
More
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Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.