Apple introduces the new iPhone 16e Last week. Alongside this, the company officially discontinued the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. This move has already had a notable impact on the trade-in market for these models. Within just five days of Apple discontinuing the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, trade-in prices have dropped by up to € 20 (almost 10%), according to data from American trade-in specialist SellCell. If the trend continues, and it will, further depreciation is expected in the coming weeks. Buyers in the secondary market should be aware of this, because their current Apple iPhone 14 inventory will start to loose its value soon.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max shows a pattern
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB lost 10% of its value in four weeks after discontinuation, dropping from € 860 to € 710. On average, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max models lost 8.2% (€ 104) in the same timeframe. This historical trend suggests Apple iPhone 14 models could see similar depreciation.
Impact on iPhone 14 and 14 Plus
The depreciation of the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus follows the expected pattern. In just five days, some models have already lost € 20 in value. The Apple iPhone 14 256GB has been hit the hardest, showing the most significant price drop so far.
Trend will continue
Apple iPhone depreciation accelerates quickly after discontinuation. Looking at previous models, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max lost an average of €104 in just four weeks post-discontinuation. With early signs of a similar trend for the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, owners should consider selling their devices now before prices drop further.
Consumers: sell now before prices fall further
SellCell has tracked depreciation rates and advises Apple iPhone 14 owners to sell now to maximize their return. By comparing offers from over 40 buyback companies, users can get the best deal before resale values decline further.
Market
Trade-in
Repair
Refurbishing
