ValuelixWhen is the best time to sell your old phone?
Sell before the new model launches, before big sales and before the battery fades — timing tips for India.
Sell before the next model arrives
The used price of a model often drops when its successor launches, because buyers compare it with the new one. If you plan to upgrade, selling a few weeks before a launch usually pays more.
Watch the big sale seasons
During big online sales (around Diwali and other festival sales) new phones get discounts, which pushes used prices down. Selling before the sale season, or right after it, is often better than during it.
Don't wait for the battery to fade
A phone with good battery health sells faster and for more. Once battery health falls below about 80%, many buyers offer less.
Every month counts
Phones lose value every month. Keeping an unused phone in a drawer for a year can cost a noticeable part of its value.
Exchange offers
Exchange bonuses are highest during sale events. If you are upgrading anyway, compare the exchange value with selling separately at that time.
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