Sell Your iPhone 17
Selling the newest iPhone lineup? Pick your iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 or iPhone Air below to see an instant offer, then ship it free on a prepaid label. Plug pays after inspection, and payout options vary by offer. Start the estimate before you switch phones so you know the number.
Check its value before you erase it. Final value follows inspection.
What Plug pays for iPhone 17
iPhone 17
| Model | Up to |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Up to $973 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Up to $872 |
| iPhone 17 | Up to $631 |
| iPhone Air | Up to $694 |
“Up to” values are for the top storage option in the best condition. Prices move with the market, and your final offer follows inspection.
Get my instant offerCheck your iPhone 17 trade-in value
Search for your exact device below. Match its configuration and condition to see the available estimate. If your model is not listed, contact Plug before sending it.
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What lowers your iPhone 17 offer
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Paid-off status and carrier lock
New iPhones are often on a payment plan. A phone that is still carrier-locked is priced differently from an unlocked one, so confirm your status with your carrier before you pick an option in the estimate.
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iPhone Air bends and dents
The Air is the thinnest iPhone, with a titanium frame around a slim body. Bends, dents along the frame and a scratched single rear camera bar count as damage, so a phone that lived in a case usually grades higher.
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Camera plateau scratches on the Pros
The 17 Pro and Pro Max have a wide aluminum camera plateau across the back. Scratches on the plateau and the lenses show up in inspection, and they change the grade even when the screen is clean.
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A young phone is judged strictly
A phone this new has little wear to hide behind, so a battery cycle count that is already high, or a scuffed edge, stands out and moves the offer down a condition tier.
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Storage and eSIM
The lineup starts at 256GB and the Pro Max reaches 2TB, so the top tiers lead the price table. The U.S. models use eSIM only, so move your line to your new phone before you erase this one.
Plug cannot take an iPhone 17 or Air that is lost or stolen, locked with iCloud or Find My, or managed by a company or school.
Where is the best place to sell an iPhone 17?
Because it is the current lineup, private buyers are plentiful, though so are scams and no-shows. Plug is a simpler path: choose your exact model and storage in the estimate, use the free prepaid label and get paid after inspection, without meeting anyone.
Who pays the most for an iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Newer phones usually earn the most from any buyer, and the gap between buyers is often in how they pay. Carriers may give bill credit tied to a new line and Apple gives credit toward Apple products. Plug shows you an estimate first and does not require a purchase, so compare the full terms.
How much is my iPhone 17 worth?
See the price table above for the up-to value of the Pro Max, Pro, 17 and Air. Your number then depends on storage from 256GB up, carrier status and condition. Start an estimate and answer the questions to see it, and remember the final offer follows inspection.
Can I sell a broken or locked iPhone 17?
A cracked screen, dented Air frame or damaged camera plateau can still be estimated by choosing the closest condition. Carrier-locked phones can be entered by carrier. Phones that are locked with iCloud or Find My, managed by a company or school, or reported lost or stolen are not accepted.
More questions about selling your iPhone 17
Should I sell my iPhone 17 already?
That is a personal call. It makes sense if you want to switch models or move to a different platform, or if you got the phone as part of a promotion you have finished. If you plan to keep it another year, protect the condition and check the offer later.
Is the iPhone Air different to sell than the other 17 models?
Yes, it has its own row in the table and its own estimate. It has a single rear camera, a thinner body and eSIM only. Select iPhone Air rather than iPhone 17 so the tool asks the right questions for your phone.
How do I prepare an eSIM-only iPhone 17 for sale?
Move your number to your new phone using your carrier's app or Settings, Cellular. Then back up, sign out of your Apple ID, turn off Find My and use Erase All Content and Settings. Confirm the line works on the new phone before you ship the old one.
How do I get paid for my iPhone 17?
Plug pays after it has received and inspected the phone. A payout selection link arrives then, with the options that apply to your offer, including store credit.
How to sell your device
Start with an estimate. Prepare your device only when you are ready to send it in.
Find your device
Find your exact model in the tool above and match its configuration before answering the condition questions.
Check its condition
Answer the device questions accurately to see your estimated trade-in value.
Submit and ship
Review your offer and payout options. Follow the shipping instructions and use the prepaid label provided for your mail-in offer.
Inspection and payment
We inspect your device after it arrives. Payment follows inspection; your online estimate is not a completed payout.
Before you ship your device
Prepare your device after reviewing your offer and shipping instructions. You do not need to erase it to check its value.
Back up your data
Save your photos, messages and other data, and transfer what you need to your next device before erasing this one.
Remove Find My and your accounts
Unpair any accessories, sign out of your Apple Account and remove Activation Lock. Resolve any device-management restrictions before shipping.
Erase and remove your SIM
After your backup and account removal, erase all content and settings. Transfer your mobile service before removing an eSIM, and take out any physical SIM card.
Pack and label securely
Follow your offer’s packing instructions. Use a sturdy box and cushioning, attach the provided shipping label and keep your drop-off receipt.
