MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) with 18GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18GB / 512GB | $1,096 CeX | - |
| Germany | 18GB / 512GB | €1,242 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 18GB / 512GB | HK$8,400 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$6,800 |
| India | 18GB / 512GB | ₹98,000 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 18GB / 512GB | €1,250 CeX | - |
| Italy | 18GB / 512GB | €1,183 CeX | - |
| Japan | 18GB / 512GB | ¥170,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥155,000 |
| Mexico | 18GB / 512GB | MX$12,150 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | 18GB / 512GB | €902 CeX | - |
| Poland | 18GB / 512GB | 3.905 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 18GB / 512GB | €765 CeX | - |
| Spain | 18GB / 512GB | €715 CeX | - |
| Switzerland | 18GB / 512GB | CHF 787 verkaufen.ch | - |
| Thailand | 18GB / 512GB | THB 28,900 BKK APPLE | - |
| United Kingdom | 18GB / 512GB | £895 CeX | up to £895 |
| United States | 18GB / 512GB | $801 GadgetGone | up to $1,315 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) to the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)?
A new MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) with 24GB / 1TB costs £2,999 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs £2,104 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) is fine. You want a new Mac. You don't need one.
- At 3 years old, it still gets every macOS update.
What the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) adds
- The M5 Pro chip, against the M3 Pro in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6E on yours.
- Up to 24 hours of battery life, against 22 on yours (Apple's figures, new batteries).
- At least 24GB of memory, against 18GB in yours.
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M3 Pro | M5 Pro | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 22 hrs | 24 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro).
Can the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro) with 18GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model.
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MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.