Trade-in deals are often one of the best ways to get a good deal on a new phone, but if you’re looking to trade-in your existing device for a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll either be quite happy, or almost offended by some of the Google Store offers.
Google has, in recent years, pretty heavily emphasized trade-in deals when launching new Pixel phones. For instance, Pixel 6 owners could upgrade to Pixel 7 for just a few dollars at one point last year. This time around, the Google Store limits Pixel 8 trade-in values to $650, and Pixel 8 Pro at $750. Those aren’t hard limits, as some trade-ins will be worth more, but it’s pretty much the top end.
In digging through the trade-in offers, we quickly noticed that Google is clearly pushing some values up, and leaving others well behind.
On the bright side of things, you’ll get great values if switching from an iPhone or an older Pixel phone. The Pixel 4 series, for instance, pulls at least $250, which is much more than those phones are worth on the secondhand market. Pixel 5 hits $300, and Pixel 6 Pro can get as much as $400. iPhones, meanwhile, top out at $750 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and even an iPhone 13 will get $500 or more.
But, some of the values are just wildly low.
A good example of that is Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Last year’s phones will only get you $325 or up to $420, respectively, which is around 50% of their values. And, notably, Best Buy is offering over $100 more than the Google Store on both Pixel 7 devices when you buy a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro there.
Some other hilariously low totals from the Google Store include the $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 4, which is worth a whopping $314, and the OnePlus 10 Pro, which is worth just $74.
It really seems hit or miss, but there are at least some good deals.
Top comment by Daniel Walsh
Cancelled my original order through Google and instead re-ordered through Best Buy. Got the Pixel 8 Pro (256GB) in that beautiful Bay blue.
Only upgraded because I need more storage and if only I got the 256GB Pixel 7, I wouldn't be in this situation.
The values listed below were captured on October 4, and are all based on base, unlocked models of the respective devices unless noted otherwise.
| Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro | Best Buy | |
| Pixel 7 | $325 | $325 | $450 |
| Pixel 7 Pro | $385 | $420 | $550 |
| Pixel 6 | $325 | $325 | $315 |
| Pixel 6 Pro | $385 | $400 | $355 |
| Pixel 6a | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Pixel 4a | $200 | $200 | $245 |
| Pixel 5 | $300 | $300 | $265 |
| Pixel 4 | $250 | $250 | $245 (Verizon) |
| Pixel 4 XL | $260 | $260 | $265 (Verizon) |
| Pixel 3 | $200 | $200 | $25 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | $650 | $650 | $600 |
| Galaxy S23 | $550 | $550 | $300 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | $500 | $520 | $455 |
| Galaxy S22 | $400 | $400 | $370 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | $410 | $430 | $370 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $750 | $750 | $650 (Verizon) |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $620 | $620 | $570 (Verizon) |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | $650 | $650 | $920 (Verizon) |
| iPhone 14 | $550 | $550 | $430 |
| iPhone 13 | $500 | $500 | $670 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | $314 | $314 | $430 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 4 | $180 | $180 | $190 |
| OnePlus 10 Pro | $74 | $74 | $240 |
The Google Store doesn’t list trade-in values for a lot of newer devices, like Pixel 7a, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and iPhone 15 series devices. That ultimately makes a bit of sense – if you’re trading in an iPhone 15 two weeks later for a Pixel 8, who hurt you (was it the homescreen?)?
A couple of notes on Best Buy trade-ins. For one, you can’t trade-in for more than the Pixel is worth, so the shocking and strangely high $920 trade-in price on iPhone 13 Pro Max won’t be eligible towards a Pixel 8. But, also, the Pixel 8 Pro’s pre-order perk of a free Pixel Watch 2 is strictly limited to the black, Wi-Fi only version when purchased through Best Buy.
Here’s one bit of good news, though. Google often shuffles these values around throughout the year, so you might have better luck in a few weeks. Though, the pre-order perks will be gone by then.
More on Pixel 8:
- Where to pre-order the Pixel 8 for the best launch deals
- Pixel 8 debuts new Magnifier app, Recorder adding AI summaries
- Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro now charge faster over USB-C
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