Trade-in value finder
The finder separates instant cash, store credit, promotional trade-ins, and bill-credit offers so the top result is explainable instead of opaque.
Best net value
$590
AT&T
Best instant value
$698
AT&T
Best promo value
$590
AT&T
Average confidence
60%
10 ranked paths
Net value
AT&T lands at $590 after drag adjustments.
Value timing
The value is delayed over 36 months, but still ranks first on net math.
Biggest caveat
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Headline trade-in value adjusted by delay and lock-in drag.
AT&T -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Use current phone
No buy-first requirement
Step 2
AT&T
$1,000 bill credit
Step 3
$590
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Net value
$590
Confidence
59%
Updated
2 days ago
AT&T -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Pixel 6a 128GB - Good unlocked (avg sold comps)
$148 acquisition cost
Step 2
AT&T
$1,000 bill credit
Step 3
$417
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Net value
$417
Confidence
47%
Updated
2 days ago
T-Mobile -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Use current phone
No buy-first requirement
Step 2
T-Mobile
$830 bill credit
Step 3
$457
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Net value
$457
Confidence
63%
Updated
2 days ago
Best Buy -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Use current phone
No buy-first requirement
Step 2
Best Buy
$520 store credit
Step 3
$480
Online-only stock and pricing can shift.
Net value
$480
Confidence
75%
Updated
4 days ago
AT&T -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Pixel 7 128GB - Good unlocked (avg sold comps)
$228 acquisition cost
Step 2
AT&T
$1,000 bill credit
Step 3
$334
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Net value
$334
Confidence
45%
Updated
2 days ago
Verizon -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Use current phone
No buy-first requirement
Step 2
Verizon
$830 bill credit
Step 3
$357
Requires a new line.
Net value
$357
Confidence
58%
Updated
3 days ago
Apple -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Use current phone
No buy-first requirement
Step 2
Apple
$410 instant
Step 3
$380
Trade-in inspection can still affect final value.
Net value
$380
Confidence
86%
Updated
2 days ago
AT&T -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
iPhone 13 128GB - Good unlocked (avg sold comps)
$356 acquisition cost
Step 2
AT&T
$1,000 bill credit
Step 3
$212
36-month bill credits delay value realization.
Net value
$212
Confidence
48%
Updated
2 days ago
Best Buy -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
Pixel 7 128GB - Good unlocked (avg sold comps)
$228 acquisition cost
Step 2
Best Buy
$520 store credit
Step 3
$224
Online-only stock and pricing can shift.
Net value
$224
Confidence
58%
Updated
4 days ago
Best Buy -> iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
Step 1
iPhone 13 128GB - Good unlocked (avg sold comps)
$356 acquisition cost
Step 2
Best Buy
$520 store credit
Step 3
$102
Online-only stock and pricing can shift.
Net value
$102
Confidence
61%
Updated
4 days ago