Planning to upgrade to iPhone 16? Here is how much cashback Apple will give for your old iPhone

Apple offers significant cashback for trading in old iPhones when upgrading to the iPhone 16 series, which is now available for purchase in India. The trade-in value varies depending on the model and condition of the old iPhone.

In Short

• Trading in an iPhone 15 can get you Rs 32,000 off the iPhone 16, reducing the price to Rs 47,900
• The iPhone 16 offers only minor upgrades, like a new A18 chip and camera control button
• The iPhone 14 Plus 512GB variant has a trade-in value of Rs 34,600 at the Apple Store

The iPhone 16 series is now available for purchase in India. The iPhone 16 models are now available on Amazon, Flipkart, and the official Apple website, Apple stores and even the third party sellers. So, If you’re an existing iPhone user planning to upgrade, you can benefit from additional discounts when trading in your old iPhone for the new iPhone 16 at the Apple Store.

This year’s iPhone 16 lineup, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, features Apple’s new intelligence across all models. A standout addition is the dedicated camera control button, available on every iPhone 16 model. We’ll explore how much value you can get when trading in your current iPhone and upgrading to the iPhone 16 through Apple’s official store.

Cashback on iPhone 13

If you own an iPhone 13, you can receive up to Rs 25,000 as a trade-in value when exchanging it for a new phone. This is the amount Apple offered for our three-year-old iPhone 13, which has a battery health of 86 per cent. You can check the trade-in value either at the Apple Store or on their official website by providing your phone's serial number. For the highest trade-in value, your phone should be in excellent condition. If you get Rs 25,000 for your iPhone 13, the new phone's cost would be reduced to around Rs 54,900. Keep in mind, the trade-in value may vary depending on the storage variant of your device.

Cashback on iPhone 12

Upgrading to an iPhone 16 is a smart move if you're currently using an iPhone 12, as the iPhone 12 is now four generations old, and the iPhone 16 offers many new features and improvements. When we checked, Apple’s website offered Rs 17,000 as the trade-in value for the iPhone 12. This reduces the cost of the iPhone 16 to Rs 62,900 for the 128GB variant. Given the advancements in technology and performance, upgrading makes a lot of sense, especially when you can lower the price by trading in your older device.

Cashback on iPhone 15

If you already own an iPhone 15, upgrading to the iPhone 16 may not be worth it, as the differences are minimal. The key changes include the camera control button and the new A18 chipset, but there aren’t any major upgrades. However, if you're keen on having the latest model, you can trade in your iPhone 15 for Rs 32,000, bringing the price of the iPhone 16 down to Rs 47,900 for the 128GB variant. For those with an iPhone 14 Plus, the trade-in value is slightly higher. Apple Store offered Rs 34,600 for the 512GB variant of the iPhone 14 Plus.