iPhone 13 Pro: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $255 in the United States, HK$2,150 in Hong Kong and £230 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 Pro (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$6,180 to NT$9,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 13 Pro gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 13 Pro sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 13 Pro ranges from 24.1% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 11.3% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹30,000 | ₹39,700 CeX | 24.1% |
| Japan | ¥50,000 | ¥49,000 イオシス 買取 | 22.7% |
| Canada | $385 | $277 GizmoGrind | 22.0% |
| Malaysia | RM 1,200 | - | 21.8% |
| United States | $255 | $210 GadgetGone | 21.3% |
| Taiwan | NT$9,400 | NT$6,180 傑昇通信 | 20.9% |
| Hong Kong | HK$2,150 | HK$1,800 Tradein852 先達 | 20.5% |
| Spain | - | €299 CeX | 20.4% |
| France | €260 | €297 Easy Cash | 20.1% |
| South Korea | ₩390,000 | ₩377,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 19.6% |
| Singapore | - | $370 Mister Mobile | 19.5% |
| United Kingdom | £230 | £162 CeX | 19.2% |
| Portugal | - | €285 CeX | 19.0% |
| China mainland | CN¥1,900 | - | 19.0% |
| Australia | $390 | $324 CeX | 18.6% |
| Germany | €260 | €192 MacOnline Ankauf | 17.9% |
| Sweden | - | 2 949 kr HappyPhone | 17.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 860 | AED 700 SellMyPhone.ae | 16.9% |
| Thailand | - | THB 7,700 BKK APPLE | 15.7% |
| Poland | - | 986 PLN CeX | 15.7% |
| Italy | - | €225 CeX | 15.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$4,387 CeX | 14.6% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 175 verkaufen.ch | 14.6% |
| Netherlands | - | €204 CeX | 13.8% |
| Ireland | - | €193 CeX | 13.0% |
| Austria | - | € 187 eBörse | 12.9% |
| New Zealand | - | $288 Device Repair Guy | 11.3% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro?
Your 13 Pro 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 Pro
- A20 Pro chip, 5 generations newer than your A15.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 22 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- 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 13 Pro it costs $944 to $989. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 13 Pro vs current iPhones
| 13 Pro | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 22 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 13 Pro get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 13 Pro is still supported.
Can the iPhone 13 Pro run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 13 Pro worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $255 in the United States, HK$2,150 in Hong Kong and £230 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 Pro. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$6,180 to NT$9,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 13 · iPhone 13 mini · iPhone 13 · iPhone 13 Pro Max · iPhone 13 Pro Max
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.