Yes, you can sell your broken iPhone for money. Many companies in Australia and online specialise in buying damaged devices for repair, refurbishment, or parts recycling, even if they have a cracked screen, battery issues, or water damage.
Here at ecoATM, we offer top dollar for used phones and tablets, and we'll often still offer cash payouts (or a Venmo or PayPal transfer) for broken iPhones. To find out how much you can get, use the “Price Your Device” tool on our website or visit your nearest ecoATM kiosk.
Yes, absolutely! You can still sell your broken iPhone, even if it has a cracked screen, battery issues, or other damage. Platforms like The Whiz Cells specialize in buying damaged devices and will still offer you fair value based on your phone's condition, model, and functionality.
iPhones have sold for over $100,000, primarily factory-sealed, first-generation 4GB models from 2007, considered "Holy Grail" collectibles due to extreme rarity, with one selling for nearly $200,000 in 2023. Luxury customized versions by companies like Caviar, featuring gold and diamonds (like the iPhone 11 Pro), also reach this price point, but the highest values are for original, unopened iPhones.
Yes, JB Hi-Fi offers a trade-in program for old mobile phones (and other gadgets like tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and consoles) in exchange for a JB Hi-Fi e-gift card, allowing you to get credit towards new purchases or refurbished devices. You get a quote online, and if you accept, you receive an instant e-gift card, with the option to send your device in via post within a few days.
You'll usually earn between 15-30% more money when you sell your iPhone privately compared to trading it in.
By trading in your smartphone, tablet, smart watch, laptop, gaming console or any other device we accept you can benefit by receiving: Great trade-in value for your electronic devices. Immediate payment through a digital Officeworks gift card, sent via email and SMS.
The 4GB iPhone is the rarest of all original iPhones, as it was discontinued by Apple on September 5, 2007, just over two months after the pioneering product's debut.
According to the "40-80 Rule", lithium-ion batteries, like the ones inside iPhones, work best when they are between 40% and 80% of their capacity. When they are too full or too low, they experience more wear and lose their ability to hold a charge over time.
Depending on storage capacity of your iPhone 7, our recyclers are currently happy to pay you around £100 for a fully working iPhone 7 with minor signs of use.
Three-finger gestures on iPhone primarily activate accessibility features like VoiceOver (for screen reading and navigation) and Zoom (magnification), allowing scrolling, zooming, and text manipulation (copy/paste/undo) with specific taps and drags, though some text actions work without VoiceOver enabled for quick editing. Common gestures include three-finger double-tap to toggle VoiceOver speech, triple-tap for the screen curtain, and pinching/spreading with three fingers for copy/paste actions, notes this YouTube video.
Can I sell my broken iPhone? Yes, we'll still buy your iPhone even if it's seen better days - you can even sell cracked iPhone devices! Here's a quick list of the faults we'll accept: Heavy signs of scratching and/or wear on device.
An iPhone hit the $2,000 price point with the iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB variant in late 2025), catering to heavy professional users, but the base models remain much cheaper, while the original 2007 iPhone started at $499 (4GB) or $599 (8GB) with a contract, and rare sealed first-gen iPhones now sell for over $100,000 at auction.
Can You Sell or Trade in a Cracked iPhone 14? Yes, you can sell your damaged or cracked iPhone 14 for up to $131.00. There are many cash buyers of iPhones who have cosmetic damage caused by daily accidents that have led to cracked screens. Check this live table of today's best prices.
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At PayMore, we'll pay cash for your broken Apple cell phone and are always in need of their parts. But that's not all – we also purchase a wide range of broken electronics. Visit a PayMore Store near you today to discover how much cash you can receive for your devices!
AppleCare provides unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. If your device has accidental damage, you'll pay the “other damage” AppleCare service fee, as specified in the AppleCare Terms and Conditions.
It's especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity. That is, your battery won't power your device as long on a given charge. Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further.
A 76% battery health is considered okay if your device lasts your day, but it's below Apple's recommended 80% threshold for optimal performance, meaning you'll likely experience shorter battery life and potential slowdowns, making a battery replacement a worthwhile consideration for improved longevity and speed.
For optimal battery health, the recommended battery percentage to charge your phone is between 20% and 80%. It's best to avoid extremes, such as letting the battery reach too low to 0% or consistently charging it to 100%.
iPhones have sold for over $100,000, primarily factory-sealed, first-generation 4GB models from 2007, considered "Holy Grail" collectibles due to extreme rarity, with one selling for nearly $200,000 in 2023. Luxury customized versions by companies like Caviar, featuring gold and diamonds (like the iPhone 11 Pro), also reach this price point, but the highest values are for original, unopened iPhones.
Gen Z is buying dumb phones to combat digital addiction, improve mental health, and regain focus by reducing constant notifications and social media comparison, allowing for more present, intentional tech use with simpler devices that offer calls/texts without the overwhelming features of smartphones, leading to better sleep, productivity, and less anxiety, says www.abc.net.au. This trend is a conscious move towards digital wellness, prioritizing real-world connections and reducing "compare and despair" cycles from curated online lives, The Guardian.
Apple's iPhone 16 remained the world's best-selling smartphone for the second consecutive quarter, further extending its lead over the iPhone 16 Pro variants, which followed in the next two positions. Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 16e, entered the top 10 in Q2 2025 owing to strong sales in Japan and the US.
Yes, JB Hi-Fi offers a trade-in program for old mobile phones (and other gadgets like tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and consoles) in exchange for a JB Hi-Fi e-gift card, allowing you to get credit towards new purchases or refurbished devices. You get a quote online, and if you accept, you receive an instant e-gift card, with the option to send your device in via post within a few days.
For the best budget phone in Australia, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a top all-rounder, while the Google Pixel 9a excels at photography; for ultra-budget, the Motorola Moto G15/G35 offers great value, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro provides strong features under $400, but Samsung's A-series and Google's Pixel a-series consistently lead for overall budget quality, screens, and cameras.
Apple or Vendor may refuse, cancel, or limit the quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason. There are no leases, contractual commitments, or other third-party interests attached to your trade-in device.