LifestyleIf you're thinking about upgrading to the newest Apple models, check out these options to sell your old iPhone instead of leaving it in a drawer for years.

By Scott Gilbertson

If you're looking to buy the new iPhone 13 or are planning to go big with the iPhone 13 Pro, there's no point in throwing your old phone in a drawer. Sell ​​your iPhone. That old piece of glass is more valuable than you think.

There are plenty of services out there to sell or trade in your used iPhone. We've compared some popular services for exchanging an old device. Most of these services also accept devices from Samsung and Google, and all of them accept iPhones. Since the iPhone is a little more expensive every year it is important to save our money.

Tips for selling it for a good price

If you want to get the most resale value for your phone, make sure you take care of it. Buy a good case and consider putting a screen protector on it. They'll keep your device looking like new, which is the best way to ensure you get the most money possible when you sell it.

Always buy an unlocked phone. This not only gives you the freedom to switch carriers, but you'll get more for it when you go to sell it. Unlocked phones work on any wireless network. There is no reason to chain yourself to only one operator. In general, unless a carrier tells you a phone is unlocked, it probably isn't, especially if you buy it on a paid plan.

The last thing you should do before running out to trade in your old iPhone is to back up all your data to iCloud. Be sure to check the option to back up your Messages so that iCloud stores your text messages, which sometimes include photos and videos that you haven't saved. Remember to unpair your Apple Watch if you have it and also delete the data on your phone.

Second-hand

On this page you can buy and sell all kinds of used or second-hand items. But it's especially efficient for selling iPhones or Apple items. A good tip is to research the prices of other iPhone sellers to get an idea and take good photos. It also has an app for iOS and Android if that's easier for you.

Used Apples

This page specializes only in selling used Apple devices. It is very easy to use, you just have to create an account, take some photos of your product and upload them. The page regulates the entire process so that it is a safe transaction. It is important to know that here they charge you a percentage for mediating the process of selling your item.

Apple Trade-In

Apple's Trade-In program doesn't always offer the best prices, but if you're buying a new iPhone, Apple will quickly apply your credit to the new device. Apple only pays the highest price for absolutely flawless phones.

The other option is to trade it in for a discount on a new phone. If you have an iPhone 12 in excellent condition, you can trade it in to get a 128-gig iPhone 13 for $299 ($530 off) or an iPhone 13 Pro for $469 (530 off). Although if you don't want to buy an iPhone 13 there are smartphones that are better than Apple's.

We don't recommend it, but if you're the type of person who has to upgrade your iPhone every year, you could save some money by using Apple's iPhone upgrade program. Like a lease, you pay in perpetuity for your phone each month but get a new one after 12 months, making it cheaper than buying a new unlocked phone every year. Before you change your iPhone, take into account that the iPhone 13 has already had some problems so far.

Article originally published in Wired US.