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Is the T-Mobile Trade-In Program a Good Deal?

Read our T-Mobile trade-in program review to find out if T-Mobile is the best option for selling your used phone

Want to know if T-Mobile has a good trade-in program? Let’s find out!

Is the T-Mobile trade-in program a good deal?

The following chart compares how much T-Mobile will pay for some popular phones versus trade-in offers found on Flipsy.com (as of 11/21/2023).

ModelT-MobileFlipsy
iPhone 14 128GB Verizon$315$395
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Verizon$435$532
iPhone SE 3 64GB Verizon$85$127
iPhone 13 128GB Verizon$260$365
iPhone 12 128GB Unlocked$175$252
iPhone SE 2 64GB AT&T$25$53
iPhone 11 64GB Sprint$110$124
iPhone XS Max 64GB Verizon$120$185
iPhone XS 64GB Verizon$70$137
iPhone XR 64GB Verizon$65$110
iPhone X 64GB Verizon$70$130
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB Verizon$30$97
iPhone 8 64GB AT&T$20$57
iPhone 7 Plus 32GB Sprint$10$42
iPhone 7 32GB T-Mobile$10$20
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 128GB AT&T$100$145
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 256GB Verizon$200$345
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB Verizon$225$329
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 128GB T-Mobile$180$229
Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB AT&T$155$217
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip2 T-Mobile$30N/A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 AT&T$120$235
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB Verizon$175$270
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB AT&T$100$177
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 128GB Verizon$100$126
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G AT&T$95$162
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Unlocked$30$195
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Sprint$65$106
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G T-Mobile$65$90
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 5G 512GB Verizon$95$200
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 256GB Sprint$85$96
Samsung Galaxy S10 AT&T 128GB Unlocked$40$100
Galaxy S9 Plus 64GB Verizon$20$50
Galaxy S9 64GB Verizon$15$40
Galaxy Note 8 64GB Verizon$25$45
Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB Verizon$10$34
Galaxy S8 64GB AT&T$10$23
Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB SprintN/A$34
Galaxy S7 32GB VerizonN/A$21
Find Current Trade In Prices for Smart Phones @ Flipsy

As the table shows, T-Mobile is not the highest-paying option; in fact, T-Mobile pays an average of 58% less than Flipsy vendors for the models we compared.

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T-Mobile also only pays in store credit, applied to your bill within three billing cycles. That means your payout must be spent with T-Mobile, while Flipsy vendors offer cash payment options that can be spent anywhere. T-Mobile does occasionally offer trade-in deals. Currently, you can save $300, $200, or $100 when you trade in an eligible phone with finance agreement and wireless service. Keep in mind the value of your trade-in might be greater than that discount.

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How the T-Mobile trade-in program works

Start by visiting the T-Mobile trade-in page, then:

  1. Browse for your phone and select it
  2. T-Mobile will present you with an offer; accept it, and they’ll generate a free, printable prepaid shipping label
  3. Send your phone to T-Mobile; once they receive it and confirm its condition, credit will be applied to your account within three billing cycles

With lower, delayed payments limited to store credit, T-Mobile does not have the best trade-in deal. If you want more money, in cash, and fast, it pays to check Flipsy first.

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