The short version
- Typical range: £50 – £400
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used Android phone is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for Android phones, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £400 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £340 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £260 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £180 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £100 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a Android phone
- A maker with a long software-update commitment still running
- Unlocked to all networks, with the IMEI clear on checks
- Flagship models, which hold value far better than mid-range ones
- Original charger, box and any case bought with it
What lowers it
- Devices past their security-update window
- Screen burn-in on OLED panels, visible on grey backgrounds
- Mid-range models, which drop sharply within two years
- Any bootloader unlock or custom ROM still installed
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check Settings > About phone for the exact model and Android version
- Look for burn-in by displaying a plain grey image full screen
- Search sold listings for that exact model and storage tier
Once you have those three answers you can place your own Android phone on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Android phones lose value faster than iPhones?
Shorter software support and a much wider range of models. Buyers pay for devices that will keep receiving security updates, and that window is narrower on most Android handsets.
Does an unlocked Android phone sell for more?
Yes, noticeably. An unlocked handset works for any buyer regardless of network, which widens your pool considerably.
What is screen burn-in and does it matter?
It is a faint permanent ghost of static elements on OLED screens. It matters a lot to buyers because it cannot be repaired without replacing the panel.
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