iPhone 17: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $585 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £485 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 17 (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$21,000 to NT$25,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 17 gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 17 sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 17 ranges from 52.8% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 24.9% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥101,000 | ¥116,000 イオシス 買取 | 52.8% |
| United States | $585 | $510 GadgetGone | 48.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$5,100 | HK$4,700 收機王 | 48.6% |
| South Korea | ₩930,000 | ₩966,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 48.5% |
| Malaysia | RM 2,650 | - | 48.2% |
| Canada | $835 | - | 47.7% |
| Taiwan | NT$20,800 | NT$21,000 米可手機館 | 46.8% |
| Singapore | - | $870 Mister Mobile | 45.8% |
| Australia | $935 | $756 CeX | 44.5% |
| Spain | €605 | €636 CeX | 43.3% |
| Germany | €605 | €617 MacOnline Ankauf | 42.6% |
| France | €605 | €602 Easy Cash | 40.9% |
| Netherlands | €605 | - | 40.9% |
| Italy | €605 | €528 CeX | 40.6% |
| China mainland | CN¥4,050 | - | 40.5% |
| United Kingdom | £485 | £405 CeX | 40.5% |
| Switzerland | CHF 400 | CHF 481 verkaufen.ch | 40.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 2,000 | AED 1,550 SellMyPhone.ae | 39.2% |
| Ireland | €540 | €573 CeX | 38.5% |
| Poland | - | 2.394 PLN CeX | 38.0% |
| Vietnam | ₫14,800,000 | - | 37.9% |
| Luxembourg | €540 | - | 37.8% |
| India | ₹45,000 | ₹62,200 CeX | 37.7% |
| Sweden | 5 850 kr | 6 150 kr HappyPhone | 37.3% |
| Portugal | - | €555 CeX | 37.0% |
| Thailand | - | THB 17,900 BKK APPLE | 36.6% |
| Austria | € 520 | € 402 eBörse | 35.9% |
| Denmark | 3.900 kr. | - | 35.5% |
| Belgium | €520 | - | 35.2% |
| Mexico | MX$9,350 | MX$10,540 CeX | 35.1% |
| Chile | CLP 520,000 | - | 33.5% |
| Norway | 4 750 kr | - | 29.7% |
| New Zealand | - | $634 Device Repair Guy | 24.9% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 17?
Your 17 is basically new. Keep your money.
- Your phone still sells for about 51% of the new one's price. That share drops every year you wait.
- It is only a year old. One chip generation is hard to notice in daily use.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 17
- A20 Pro chip, 1 generation newer than your A19.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 30 on yours (both with a new battery).
- A telephoto lens, which your phone does not have.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 17 it costs $587 to $689. 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 17 vs current iPhones
| 17 | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A19 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 30 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 17 get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 17 is still supported.
Can the iPhone 17 run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone 17.
How much is an iPhone 17 worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $585 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £485 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 17. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$21,000 to NT$25,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 16e · iPhone 16e · iPhone Air · iPhone 17 Pro · iPhone 17 Pro Max · iPhone Air
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · 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.