iPhone XR: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $75 in the United States, HK$650 in Hong Kong and £65 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XR (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone XR stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 18.
What an iPhone XR sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone XR ranges from 7.3% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in Japan to 1.7% in Switzerland.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥16,000 | ¥14,000 イオシス 買取 | 7.3% |
| Canada | $120 | - | 6.9% |
| India | ₹8,500 | ₹11,100 CeX | 6.7% |
| United States | $75 | $47 GadgetGone | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | - | €92 CeX | 6.2% |
| Australia | $130 | $121 CeX | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | HK$650 | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | 6.2% |
| Portugal | - | €92 CeX | 6.1% |
| South Korea | ₩120,000 | ₩80,000 민팃 Mintit | 6.0% |
| Singapore | - | $110 Mister Mobile | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | £65 | £67 CeX | 5.6% |
| Germany | €80 | - | 5.5% |
| France | €80 | - | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | NT$2,400 | NT$1,490 傑昇通信 | 5.3% |
| Italy | - | €76 CeX | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 260 | - | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | RM 250 | - | 4.5% |
| China mainland | CN¥450 | - | 4.5% |
| Ireland | - | €66 CeX | 4.4% |
| Spain | - | €64 CeX | 4.4% |
| Poland | - | 260 PLN CeX | 4.1% |
| Mexico | - | MX$1,140 CeX | 3.8% |
| Austria | - | € 43 eBörse | 3.0% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 20 verkaufen.ch | 1.7% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone XR?
Your XR no longer gets iOS updates. Time to move on.
- Your phone stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 18. No more security fixes, and more apps will stop supporting it.
- It is 8 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone XR
- A20 Pro chip, 8 generations newer than your A12.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 16 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 XR it costs $1,124 to $1,152. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone XR vs current iPhones
| XR | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A12 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 16 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | ended at iOS 18 | 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 XR get iOS 27?
No. The iPhone XR stopped at iOS 18, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPhone XR run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone XR worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $75 in the United States, HK$650 in Hong Kong and £65 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XR. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$500 to HK$700 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone X · iPhone XS · iPhone XS Max · iPhone XS
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.