iPhone 13: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $175 in the United States, HK$1,550 in Hong Kong and £170 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$5,000 to NT$6,500 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 13 gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 13 sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 13 ranges from 19.1% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 8.4% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥37,000 | ¥42,000 イオシス 買取 | 19.1% |
| Spain | - | €242 CeX | 16.5% |
| South Korea | ₩280,000 | ₩327,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 16.4% |
| India | ₹21,000 | ₹27,000 CeX | 16.4% |
| Canada | $285 | $217 GizmoGrind | 16.3% |
| Malaysia | RM 850 | - | 15.5% |
| Portugal | - | €222 CeX | 14.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,550 | HK$1,400 Tradein852 先達 | 14.8% |
| Australia | $270 | $308 CeX | 14.7% |
| United States | $175 | $162 GadgetGone | 14.6% |
| United Kingdom | £170 | £173 CeX | 14.4% |
| Singapore | - | $270 Mister Mobile | 14.2% |
| Taiwan | NT$6,300 | NT$5,000 地標網通 | 14.0% |
| Italy | - | €202 CeX | 13.6% |
| Germany | €195 | €144 MacOnline Ankauf | 13.5% |
| France | €195 | €186 Easy Cash | 13.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 640 | AED 300 SellMyPhone.ae | 12.6% |
| Sweden | - | 2 041 kr HappyPhone | 12.4% |
| China mainland | CN¥1,200 | - | 12.0% |
| Mexico | - | MX$3,510 CeX | 11.7% |
| Netherlands | - | €172 CeX | 11.6% |
| Ireland | - | €165 CeX | 11.1% |
| Poland | - | 667 PLN CeX | 10.6% |
| Thailand | - | THB 5,100 BKK APPLE | 10.4% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 116 verkaufen.ch | 9.7% |
| Austria | - | € 122 eBörse | 8.4% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 13?
Your 13 is 5 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 5 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 13
- A20 Pro chip, 5 generations newer than your A15.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 19 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 telephoto lens, which your phone does not have.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 13 it costs $1,005 to $1,037. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 13 vs current iPhones
| 13 | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 19 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 13 get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 13 is still supported.
Can the iPhone 13 run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 13 worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $175 in the United States, HK$1,550 in Hong Kong and £170 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$5,000 to NT$6,500 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 13 mini · iPhone 13 mini · iPhone 13 Pro · iPhone 13 Pro Max · iPhone 13 Pro
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Canada · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.