iPhone XS trade-in value
Sell your iPhone XS
6 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPhone XS today, for up to £87 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 XS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB | £69CeX | £50Currys | £50Currys | £10Currys |
| 256GB | £74CeX | £60Currys | £60Currys | £15Currys |
| 512GB | £87CeX | £72CeX | £60Currys | £15Currys |
What each store pays for an iPhone XS
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £87 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Currys | £60 (256GB, Vodafone) | £15 | 18 October 2026 |
| Back Market | £54 (256GB) | £6 | 18 October 2026 |
| giffgaff | £42 (512GB, Unlocked) | £13 | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £36 (512GB, Unlocked) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| Argos | £20 (64GB, Unlocked) | £5 | 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 XS trade-in value has changed
Best price for an unlocked iPhone XS in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB | £50 | £50 | no change |
| 256GB | £60 | £60 | no change |
| 512GB | £72 | £72 | no change |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeX | £87 | £87 | no change |
| Currys | £60 | £60 | no change |
| Back Market | £32 | £54 | +£22 |
| giffgaff | £39 | £42 | +£3 |
| Assurant | £36 | £36 | no change |
| Argos | £20 | £20 | no change |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPhone XS
- Compare before you post. The same 64GB iPhone XS is worth £20 at one store and £50 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 XS trade-in questions
How much is my iPhone XS worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £87 for an iPhone XS, depending on storage, network and condition. A 64GB unlocked iPhone XS in good condition fetches up to £50 at Currys.
Which store pays the most for an iPhone XS?
In our latest data CeX publishes the highest working price, £87 for a 512GB 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 XS?
Yes. The best published price for a faulty or cracked iPhone XS is £15 (256GB, Currys). 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 XS?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPhone XS is priced in the top condition grade: up to £87 for the 512GB model at CeX.
Has the iPhone XS trade-in value gone up or down?
It is unchanged since our previous update on 16 September 2026: the best published price is still £87.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPhone XS?
Yes. For a 64GB iPhone XS in good condition, 6 stores quote between £20 (Argos) and £50 (Currys) — a £30 difference for the same iPhone.
Does a network-locked iPhone XS 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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