iPhone XS Max trade-in and resale value
Apple Trade In pays up to $85 in the United States, HK$700 in Hong Kong and £75 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XS Max (Apple, 2 Nov 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$700 to HK$1,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone XS Max stopped getting iOS updates at iOS 18.
What an iPhone XS Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone XS Max ranges from 8.7% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 3.3% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹10,000 | ₹14,400 CeX | 8.7% |
| United States | $85 | $94 GadgetGone | 7.8% |
| Canada | $125 | - | 7.1% |
| Singapore | - | $130 Mister Mobile | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | RM 375 | - | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | NT$3,000 | NT$2,000 地標網通 | 6.7% |
| Portugal | - | €100 CeX | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | HK$700 | HK$700 Tradein852 先達 | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | - | €98 CeX | 6.6% |
| Japan | ¥14,000 | ¥13,000 イオシス 買取 | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | £75 | £66 CeX | 6.3% |
| Australia | $130 | $126 CeX | 6.2% |
| South Korea | ₩120,000 | ₩115,000 민팃 Mintit | 6.0% |
| Italy | - | €87 CeX | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 70 verkaufen.ch | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 280 | - | 5.5% |
| Poland | - | 335 PLN CeX | 5.3% |
| Ireland | - | €79 CeX | 5.3% |
| Germany | €75 | - | 5.2% |
| France | €75 | - | 5.1% |
| China mainland | CN¥500 | - | 5.0% |
| Spain | - | €68 CeX | 4.6% |
| Mexico | - | MX$1,365 CeX | 4.6% |
| Austria | - | € 48 eBörse | 3.3% |
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone XS Max to the iPhone 18 Pro?
After selling an iPhone XS Max at the best US quote, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,057 in the United States (2 Nov 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your XS Max 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 XS Max
- A20 Pro chip, 8 generations newer than your A12.
- 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 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone XS Max it costs $1,057 to $1,114. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone XS Max vs current iPhones
| XS Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A12 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 15 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 XS Max get iOS 27?
No. The iPhone XS Max stopped at iOS 18, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPhone XS Max run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone XS Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $85 in the United States, HK$700 in Hong Kong and £75 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone XS Max. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$700 to HK$1,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
Where to sell an iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS Max trade-in value in the US: up to $94 (GadgetGone)
- Sell an iPhone XS Max in the UK: up to £75 (Apple Trade In)
- iPhone XS Max resale value in India: up to ₹14,400 (CeX)
- iPhone XS Max trade-in price in Australia: up to $130 (Apple Trade In)
More
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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 2 Nov 2026. How we collect and calculate.