iPhone 5c trade-in value
Sell your iPhone 5c
2 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone 5c today, for up to £11 in cash. Whether you want to sell it, trade it in or recycle it, here is what each store publishes, side by side.
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Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPhone 5c 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | £8CeX | £7CeX | £5CeX | — |
| 16GB | £8CeX | £7CeX | £6Assurant | — |
| 32GB | £11CeX | £9Assurant | £9Assurant | — |
What each store pays for an iPhone 5c
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £11 (32GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £9 (32GB, Unlocked) | — | 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 5c trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone 5c in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | £7 | £7 | no change |
| 16GB | £7 | £7 | no change |
| 32GB | £9 | £9 | no change |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £11 | £11 | no change |
| Assurant | £3 | £9 | +£6 |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone 5c
- Compare before you post. The same 8GB iPhone 5c is worth £3 at one store and £7 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 5c trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone 5c worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £11 for an iPhone 5c, depending on storage, network and condition. A 8GB unlocked iPhone 5c in good condition fetches up to £7 at CeX.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone 5c?
In our latest data CeX publishes the highest working price, £11 for a 32GB 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 5c?
None of the stores we track publishes a faulty price for the iPhone 5c at the moment, so a broken one is best quoted directly with a repair or recycling service.
Can I sell a brand-new or sealed iPhone 5c?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone 5c is priced in the top condition grade: up to £11 for the 32GB model at CeX.
Has the iPhone 5c trade-in value gone up or down?
It is unchanged since our previous update on 16 September 2026: the best published price is still £11.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone 5c?
Yes. For a 8GB iPhone 5c in good condition, 2 stores quote between £3 (Assurant) and £7 (CeX) — a £4 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone 5c 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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