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iPhone 17 Pro Max becomes most traded-in smartphone as buyers report regret

Mar 1st 2026

SellCell trade-in data shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max rose to 11.5% of the top 20 traded devices by early February, with most units in good condition and resale prices still near $968.

  • SellCell data shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max made up 11.5% of devices in the top 20 trade-ins in early February.
  • The phone's share of top 20 trade-ins rose from about 5.1% in late November to 11.5% in early February.
  • 86% of traded 17 Pro Max units were listed in good condition, indicating many owners are selling soon after purchase.
  • Common reasons cited by sellers include the phone's size, thickness and buyer regret.
  • The model launched in September and features a 6.9-inch display, a 48MP triple camera with a periscope lens, the A19 Pro chip and a 37-hour video playback battery rating.
  • Average resale value for a 17 Pro Max in good condition is about $967.50, while new prices range from $1,199 for 256GB to $1,999 for 2TB.

Sources

unilad.com