iPhone SE (3rd gen) trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $75 in the United States, HK$600 in Hong Kong and £85 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone SE (3rd gen) (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$2,500 to NT$4,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone SE (3rd gen) gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone SE (3rd gen) sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone SE (3rd gen) ranges from 11.0% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 3.9% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹10,500 | ₹18,200 CeX | 11.0% |
| Japan | ¥19,000 | ¥22,000 イオシス 買取 | 10.0% |
| United Kingdom | £85 | £110 CeX | 9.2% |
| Spain | - | €131 CeX | 8.9% |
| Singapore | - | $160 Mister Mobile | 8.4% |
| Italy | - | €118 CeX | 7.9% |
| Portugal | - | €114 CeX | 7.6% |
| New Zealand | - | $180 Device Repair Guy | 7.1% |
| Australia | $120 | $148 CeX | 7.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$2,090 CeX | 7.0% |
| Ireland | - | €99 CeX | 6.6% |
| Canada | $115 | - | 6.6% |
| Poland | - | 406 PLN CeX | 6.4% |
| United States | $75 | $42 GadgetGone | 6.3% |
| Germany | €90 | €50 MacOnline Ankauf | 6.2% |
| France | €90 | €83 Easy Cash | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | NT$2,700 | NT$2,500 米可手機館 | 6.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 72 verkaufen.ch | 6.0% |
| China mainland | CN¥600 | - | 6.0% |
| Malaysia | RM 325 | - | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | - | €86 CeX | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$600 | HK$600 Tradein852 先達 | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 260 | - | 5.1% |
| South Korea | ₩100,000 | ₩65,000 민팃 Mintit | 5.0% |
| Sweden | - | 669 kr HappyPhone | 4.1% |
| Austria | - | € 57 eBörse | 3.9% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone SE (3rd gen) at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,109 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your SE (3rd gen) still does the job. The 18 Pro is a nice-to-have.
- It is 4 years old.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- A20 Pro chip, 5 generations newer than your A15.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 15 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 SE (3rd gen) it costs $1,109 to $1,157. 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 SE (3rd gen) vs current iPhones
| SE (3rd gen) | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 15 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 SE (3rd gen) get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone SE (3rd gen) is still supported.
Can the iPhone SE (3rd gen) run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone SE (3rd gen) worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $75 in the United States, HK$600 in Hong Kong and £85 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone SE (3rd gen). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$2,500 to NT$4,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- iPhone SE (3rd gen) trade-in value in the US: up to $75 (Apple Trade In)
- Sell an iPhone SE (3rd gen) in the UK: up to £110 (CeX)
- iPhone SE (3rd gen) resale value in India: up to ₹18,200 (CeX)
- iPhone SE (3rd gen) trade-in price in Australia: up to $148 (CeX)
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Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.