Used iPhone prices aren't flat year-round. There are windows where you'll get $30–$80 more for the same phone, and windows where buyers are slow and prices sag. Here's how it breaks down for the Phoenix market.
| Month | Demand | Price Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Medium | Strong | Post-holiday gift trades, tax refunds starting |
| February | Medium-High | Strong | Tax refund season peaks — buyers flush with cash |
| March–April | High | Peak | Best window of the year. Refund season + spring upgrades |
| May | Medium | Softening | Demand starts easing |
| June–August | Low | Weak | Phoenix summer — fewer people out, slower market |
| September | Medium | Volatile | New iPhone launch — old models drop fast |
| October | Medium-High | Recovering | Post-launch stabilization, holiday prep |
| November | High | Strong | Black Friday — holiday buying spree begins |
| December | High | Strong | Holiday gifts, but lots of supply too |
Right now is peak season for used iPhone sales in Phoenix. Here's why:
📅 Right now (April 2026) is one of the best months of the year to sell. If you've been sitting on an old iPhone, this is the window.
Every September, Apple announces a new iPhone. Within 2 weeks, used prices for the previous generation drop 15–25%. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro and wait until October to sell, you'll get significantly less than if you sell in April or May.
Phoenix summer is brutal — and it slows the used phone market noticeably. Fewer people are out, fewer walk-ins happen, and buyers tighten up. If you miss the spring window, wait for October rather than trying to sell in July.
Holiday season is the second-best window. Gift buyers are in the market and demand spikes. The catch: supply also spikes as people offload old devices. Net effect: prices stay strong but not quite peak-spring levels.
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