iPhone X: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $50 in the United States, HK$350 in Hong Kong and £40 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone X (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$300 to HK$400 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone X stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 16.
What an iPhone X sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone X ranges from 6.8% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 3.0% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹7,000 | ₹11,200 CeX | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | £40 | £72 CeX | 6.0% |
| Portugal | - | €90 CeX | 6.0% |
| Australia | $70 | $121 CeX | 5.8% |
| South Korea | ₩60,000 | ₩112,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 5.6% |
| Singapore | - | $100 Mister Mobile | 5.3% |
| Poland | - | 330 PLN CeX | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | - | €77 CeX | 5.2% |
| Italy | - | €67 CeX | 4.5% |
| Ireland | - | €63 CeX | 4.2% |
| United States | $50 | $42 GadgetGone | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 50 verkaufen.ch | 4.2% |
| Japan | ¥8,000 | ¥9,000 イオシス 買取 | 4.1% |
| Canada | $70 | - | 4.0% |
| Spain | - | €57 CeX | 3.9% |
| Mexico | - | MX$1,095 CeX | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | NT$1,600 | NT$1,410 傑昇通信 | 3.6% |
| Germany | €50 | - | 3.5% |
| France | €50 | - | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | HK$350 | HK$300 Tradein852 先達 | 3.3% |
| Austria | - | € 43 eBörse | 3.0% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone X?
Your X no longer gets iOS updates. Time to move on.
- Your phone stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 16. No more security fixes, and more apps will stop supporting it.
- It is 9 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone X
- A20 Pro chip, 9 generations newer than your A11.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 13 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 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone X it costs $1,149 to $1,157. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone X vs current iPhones
| X | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A11 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 13 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | ended at iOS 16 | 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 X get iOS 27?
No. The iPhone X stopped at iOS 16, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPhone X run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone X worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $50 in the United States, HK$350 in Hong Kong and £40 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone X. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$300 to HK$400 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.