iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $455 in the United States, HK$4,600 in Hong Kong and £430 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 15 Pro Max (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$16,110 to NT$18,570 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 15 Pro Max gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 15 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 15 Pro Max ranges from 52.8% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 21.2% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥95,000 | ¥116,000 イオシス 買取 | 52.8% |
| Malaysia | RM 2,650 | - | 48.2% |
| Hong Kong | HK$4,600 | HK$4,400 Tradein852 先達 | 43.8% |
| Taiwan | NT$19,100 | NT$16,110 傑昇通信 | 42.5% |
| Canada | $730 | $640 GizmoGrind | 41.7% |
| South Korea | ₩800,000 | ₩824,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 41.4% |
| Singapore | - | $730 Mister Mobile | 38.4% |
| India | ₹49,500 | ₹63,000 CeX | 38.2% |
| China mainland | CN¥3,800 | - | 38.0% |
| United States | $455 | $435 GadgetGone | 37.9% |
| Poland | - | 2.331 PLN CeX | 37.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,860 | AED 1,350 SellMyPhone.ae | 36.5% |
| Australia | $765 | $583 CeX | 36.4% |
| United Kingdom | £430 | £319 CeX | 35.9% |
| Germany | €505 | €496 MacOnline Ankauf | 34.9% |
| Spain | - | €511 CeX | 34.8% |
| France | €505 | €417 Easy Cash | 34.1% |
| Portugal | - | €498 CeX | 33.2% |
| Sweden | - | 5 365 kr HappyPhone | 32.5% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 374 verkaufen.ch | 31.2% |
| Italy | - | €459 CeX | 30.8% |
| Mexico | - | MX$9,185 CeX | 30.6% |
| Ireland | - | €432 CeX | 29.0% |
| Thailand | - | THB 13,600 BKK APPLE | 27.8% |
| Netherlands | - | €365 CeX | 24.7% |
| Austria | - | € 338 eBörse | 23.3% |
| New Zealand | - | $540 Device Repair Guy | 21.2% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone 15 Pro Max at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $633 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your 15 Pro Max still does the job. The 18 Pro is a nice-to-have.
- It is 3 years old.
- Your phone still sells for about 47% of the new one's price. That share drops every year you wait.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 3 generations newer than your A17 Pro.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 29 on yours (both with a new battery).
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 15 Pro Max it costs $633 to $764. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
If the battery is the problem, a battery replacement at an Apple Store or authorised repair shop costs far less than a new phone.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs current iPhones
| 15 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A17 Pro | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 29 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 15 Pro Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 15 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
How much is an iPhone 15 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $455 in the United States, HK$4,600 in Hong Kong and £430 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 15 Pro Max. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$16,110 to NT$18,570 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in value in the US: up to $455 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone 15 Pro Max in the UK: up to £430 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max resale value in India: up to ₹63,000 (CeX)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in price in Australia: up to $765 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in value in Canada: up to $730 (Apple Trade In)
More
iPhone 15 Pro · iPhone 15 · iPhone 15 Plus · iPhone 15 Pro · iPhone 16
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 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.