iPhone 17 Pro Max Becomes Trade-in King

According to the latest data from SellCell, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has quickly topped the trade-in charts just months after its release, accounting for 11.5% of the top 20 devices traded in. Data shows that 86% of traded devices were rated as "like new or in good condition," indicating that many users sell them shortly after purchase.

Notably, the iPhone 17 Pro Max depreciated by about 25.4% in the first 145 days, compared to 32.5% for the iPhone 16 Pro Max over the same period. The new model holds its value 7 percentage points better, retaining up to $95 more in value. Analysts suggest that strong resale prices and the demand for short-term asset liquidation are key drivers.