ValuelixHow the resale price of a used phone is calculated
Launch price, age, condition, battery, accessories and brand demand: how a fair used price is worked out.
Start: what the phone is worth new
Every estimate starts from the price of the same model. For phones still on sale this is today's new price; for older phones the launch price matters more, because buyers compare your phone with what the same money buys today.
Age
Phones lose value fastest in the first year and then more slowly. A 1-year-old mid-range phone often sells for 55–65% of its price; after 3–4 years many sell for 35–50% of the launch price, flagships and iPhones a bit better.
Condition and battery
- Like new: no marks, everything works — full value.
- Good: light marks — usually about 8% less.
- Fair: clear wear — about 20% less.
- Damaged or not fully working — often half or less.
- A weak battery (below 80%) lowers the price further.
Box, charger and bill
The original box and charger add a little. The bill matters more for recent phones and for buyers who want proof of ownership.
Brand demand
Some brands (for example iPhones and Galaxy S series) keep their value better in the used market; others drop faster. Valuelix shows this as a small, visible step.
Real prices beat formulas
When enough people report what they actually sold a model for, or dealers send real offers, those real prices decide the estimate. Valuelix always tells you whether you see a real price or an estimate.
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