The short version
- Typical range: £80 – £600
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used iPhone is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for iPhones, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £600 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £510 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £390 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £270 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £150 | 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 iPhone
- Battery health above 85% — buyers ask for this figure before they ask about scratches
- Carrier-unlocked, with the original box, cable and IMEI clear on checks
- Larger storage tiers, which hold value far better than the base model
- Recent generations still receiving iOS updates
What lowers it
- A locked handset, or one with any finance or iCloud lock still attached
- Battery health under 80%, where iOS starts flagging service warnings
- Cracked back glass — often costs more to repair than it adds to the sale
- Aftermarket screen repairs, which buyers spot from colour and touch response
How to work out what yours is worth
- Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health and note the maximum capacity percentage
- Check the model and storage in Settings > General > About
- Search sold listings for that exact model, storage and battery band
Once you have those three answers you can place your own iPhone 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
How much does battery health affect an iPhone’s resale value?
More than most sellers expect. Anything above 85% sells at the normal rate for its generation; below 80% buyers negotiate hard because a replacement battery is an immediate cost for them.
Is it worth repairing a cracked iPhone screen before selling?
Usually only if the repair is cheap and genuine. An official screen repair can pay for itself, but a cheap aftermarket panel is often spotted and can lower the price more than the crack did.
Can I sell an iPhone that is still locked to a network?
Yes, but expect noticeably less. Be upfront in the listing — a buyer who discovers it after agreeing a price will walk away.
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