Strategy

The Best Time of Year to Sell Your iPhone (And When to Avoid)

Updated 2026

iPhone prices aren't flat year-round. There's a clear seasonal pattern — and knowing it can net you an extra $30–$100 on your sale.

The Annual iPhone Price Cycle

January–May: Stable, decent prices
The market has absorbed the new iPhones from the prior fall. Prices are at their floor and stable. A good time to sell if you need cash — prices won't drop much more.

June–August: Best window to sell
Demand for used iPhones picks up. People want phones for summer. Prices often tick up slightly. This is the optimal window — before new iPhone speculation starts to drag prices down.

September: Danger zone
Apple announces new iPhones. Within days, prices for the current generation drop 8–15%. If you wait until the new phones are announced to sell your old one, you've already missed the window.

October–December: Recovery, then holiday bump
Prices stabilize at their new lower floor. There's a small uptick during the holiday gift-buying season (November–December) but it rarely exceeds the summer high.

When NOT to Sell

💡 Simplest rule: sell in June or July. Not September. Not after Christmas.

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