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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.

Prices retrieved: 10/15/2024
ModelT-MobileFlipsy
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB Verizon$330$359https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-15-Plus
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB Verizon$470$537https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-15-Pro-Max
iPhone 15 128GB Verizon$300$315https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-15
iPhone 15 Pro 128GB Tmobile$390$474https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-15-Pro
iPhone 14 128GB Verizon$210$268https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-14
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Verizon$335$402https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-14-Pro
iPhone SE 3 64GB Verizon$70$94https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-SE-3
iPhone 13 128GB Verizon$160$252https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-13
iPhone 12 128GB Unlocked$105$197https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-12
iPhone SE 2 64GB AT&T$15$38https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-SE-2
iPhone 11 64GB Sprint$80$117https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-11
iPhone XS Max 64GB Verizon$85$143https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-Xs-Max
iPhone XS 64GB Verizon$45$93https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-Xs
iPhone XR 64GB Verizon$45$94https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-XR
iPhone X 64GB Verizon$35$78https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-X
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB Verizon$15$68https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-8-Plus
iPhone 8 64GB AT&T$15$40https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-8
iPhone 7 Plus 32GB Sprint$5$30https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-7-Plus
iPhone 7 32GB T-Mobile$5$16https://flipsy.com/sell/iPhone-7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 256GB Verizon$435$385https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 256GB Verizon$735$650https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-fold
Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB Verizon$385$345https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s24
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 256GB Verizon$220$309https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 256GB Verizon$375$611https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-fold
Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB Verizon$185$254https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 128GB Verizon$70$180https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 256GB Verizon$150$407https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 128GB AT&T$40$82https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 256GB Verizon$135$255https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-fold
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB Verizon$190$238https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s22
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 128GB T-Mobile$140$153https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s22
Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB AT&T$110$142https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s22
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip2 T-Mobile$30N/A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 AT&T$80$238https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-fold
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB Verizon$140$229https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s21
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB AT&T$90$143https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s21
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 128GB Verizon$65$111https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s21
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G AT&T$85$112https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-note-20
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Unlocked$30$137https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-z-flip
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Sprint$55$97https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s20
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G T-Mobile$50$83https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s20
https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-note-10$60$130https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-note-10
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 256GB Sprint$55$86https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-note-10
Samsung Galaxy S10 AT&T 128GB Unlocked$25$63https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s10
Galaxy S9 Plus 64GB Verizon$10$39https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s9
Galaxy S9 64GB Verizon$5$33https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s9
Galaxy Note 8 64GB Verizon$15$47https://flipsy.com/sell/Samsung-Galaxy-Note8
Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB Verizon$5$40https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s8
Galaxy S8 64GB AT&T$5$29https://flipsy.com/sell-samsung-galaxy-s8
Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB SprintN/A$15
Galaxy S7 32GB VerizonN/A$7
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.