iPhone Air trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $585 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £515 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone Air (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$18,560 to NT$22,700 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone Air gets iOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone Air sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone Air ranges from 59.1% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Malaysia to 22.8% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | RM 3,250 | - | 59.1% |
| Japan | ¥101,000 | ¥115,000 イオシス 買取 | 52.3% |
| United States | $585 | $505 GadgetGone | 48.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$5,100 | HK$4,500 收機王 | 48.6% |
| Canada | $835 | - | 47.7% |
| South Korea | ₩930,000 | ₩896,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 46.7% |
| Taiwan | NT$20,800 | NT$18,560 傑昇通信 | 46.3% |
| Australia | $935 | $460 CeX | 44.5% |
| United Kingdom | £515 | £350 CeX | 43.0% |
| Singapore | - | $810 Mister Mobile | 42.7% |
| Germany | €605 | €546 MacOnline Ankauf | 41.8% |
| Spain | €605 | €456 CeX | 41.2% |
| China mainland | CN¥4,100 | - | 41.0% |
| France | €605 | €484 Easy Cash | 40.9% |
| Netherlands | €605 | - | 40.9% |
| India | ₹55,500 | ₹67,200 CeX | 40.8% |
| Italy | €605 | €364 CeX | 40.6% |
| Switzerland | CHF 480 | CHF 440 verkaufen.ch | 40.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 2,000 | AED 1,700 SellMyPhone.ae | 39.2% |
| Vietnam | ₫14,900,000 | - | 38.2% |
| Luxembourg | €540 | - | 37.8% |
| Austria | € 540 | € 374 eBörse | 37.3% |
| Belgium | €540 | - | 36.5% |
| Ireland | €540 | €445 CeX | 36.3% |
| Chile | CLP 560,000 | - | 36.1% |
| Mexico | MX$10,750 | MX$9,900 CeX | 35.8% |
| Sweden | 5 850 kr | 5 399 kr HappyPhone | 35.5% |
| Denmark | 3.900 kr. | - | 35.5% |
| Norway | 5 500 kr | - | 34.4% |
| Portugal | - | €510 CeX | 34.0% |
| Poland | - | 2.134 PLN CeX | 33.9% |
| New Zealand | - | $580 Device Repair Guy | 22.8% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone Air to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone Air at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $543 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your Air is basically new. Keep your money.
- Your phone still sells for about 55% 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 Air
- A20 Pro chip, 1 generation newer than your A19 Pro.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 27 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 Air it costs $543 to $694. 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 Air vs current iPhones
| Air | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A19 Pro | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 27 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 Air get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone Air is still supported.
Can the iPhone Air run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPhone 15 Pro and later, including the iPhone Air.
How much is an iPhone Air worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $585 in the United States, HK$5,100 in Hong Kong and £515 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone Air. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$18,560 to NT$22,700 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone Air
- iPhone Air trade-in value in the US: up to $585 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone Air in the UK: up to £515 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone Air resale value in India: up to ₹67,200 (CeX)
- iPhone Air trade-in price in Australia: up to $935 (Apple Trade In)
More
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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 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.