iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in value
Sell your iPhone 12 Pro Max
6 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max today, for up to £196 in cash. Whether you want to sell it, trade it in or recycle it, here is what each store publishes, side by side.
trending_down Down £11 (−5%) since 16 September 2026
Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in value by storage and condition
The highest price any store publishes for each combination, with the store that pays it. Prices are for an unlocked device.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Faulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | £174Back Market | £157Back Market | £145Currys | £45Currys |
| 256GB | £196Back Market | £171Back Market | £165Currys | £55Currys |
| 512GB | £195CeX | £187Back Market | £180Currys | £66Back Market |
What each store pays for an iPhone 12 Pro Max
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £196 (256GB) | £66 | 18 October 2026 |
| CeX | £195 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Currys | £180 (512GB, Vodafone) | £65 | 18 October 2026 |
| Argos | £162 (512GB, Unlocked) | £30 | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £140 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| giffgaff | £139 (512GB, Unlocked) | £42 | 18 October 2026 |
CeX figures are cash; its store-credit offer is higher. Argos, Assurant and Currys publish one "fully working" price for every working condition. How we compare.
How the iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone 12 Pro Max in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | £157 | £157 | no change |
| 256GB | £171 | £171 | no change |
| 512GB | £188 | £187 | −£1 |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £207 | £196 | −£11 |
| CeX | £195 | £195 | no change |
| Currys | £180 | £180 | no change |
| Argos | £162 | £162 | no change |
| Assurant | £120 | £140 | +£20 |
| giffgaff | £147 | £139 | −£8 |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Compare before you post. The same 128GB iPhone 12 Pro Max is worth £110 at one store and £157 at another.
- Grade it honestly. Every store inspects the device; if it is worse than described you get a lower revised offer.
- Turn off Find My first. An Activation-Locked iPhone is rejected or returned. Our preparation checklist covers every step.
- Check if it is unlocked. Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock should read “No SIM restrictions”. Why it matters.
iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone 12 Pro Max worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £196 for an iPhone 12 Pro Max, depending on storage, network and condition. A 128GB unlocked iPhone 12 Pro Max in good condition fetches up to £157 at Back Market.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone 12 Pro Max?
In our latest data Back Market publishes the highest working price, £196 for a 256GB model. The best store can change by storage and condition, so check the table for your configuration.
Can I sell or recycle a broken iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes. The best published price for a faulty or cracked iPhone 12 Pro Max is £66 (512GB, Back Market). Faulty prices assume the worst case the store lists — if less is wrong with yours, the store may pay more.
Can I sell a brand-new or sealed iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone 12 Pro Max is priced in the top condition grade: up to £196 for the 256GB model at Back Market.
Has the iPhone 12 Pro Max trade-in value gone up or down?
Down. The best published price is £196, down £11 (5%) from £207 at our previous update on 16 September 2026.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes. For a 128GB iPhone 12 Pro Max in good condition, 6 stores quote between £110 (Assurant) and £157 (Back Market) — a £47 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone 12 Pro Max get less?
At some stores, yes. CeX typically pays less for a handset locked to EE, O2, Vodafone or another network, while Currys quotes the same price either way and Back Market does not ask. The table above shows unlocked prices; the full comparison lets you pick your network.
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