The Most Traded-In Tech of 2025
2025 has been another busy year for trade-ins, with thousands of customers choosing to sell their old tech rather than leave it unused in a drawer. Smartphones continue to dominate, but consoles also feature strongly, showing that people are increasingly cashing in older devices to fund upgrades.
Based on trade-in data from across the year, here are the top 10 most traded-in products of 2025.
Top 10 Traded-In Products
- Apple iPhone 11 64GB – 2,933 units
- Apple iPhone 12 64GB – 2,027 units
- Sony PlayStation 4 500GB – 1,520 units
- Apple iPhone 13 128GB – 1,221 units
- Apple iPhone 12 128GB – 1,059 units
- Apple iPhone XR 64GB – 1,041 units
- Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB – 1,005 units
- Apple iPhone 11 128GB – 863 units
- Apple iPhone 14 128GB – 757 units
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro 128GB – 733 units
When Were Trade-Ins at Their Peak?
The busiest month for trade-ins was August 2025. This spike was driven by several factors, including customers upgrading ahead of the September iPhone launch, back-to-school preparation, results day spending, and strong promotional pricing.
If your device appears on this list, there’s a strong chance it still holds excellent value. Selling at the right time can make upgrading cheaper, easier and more sustainable.
