Are you planning to sell your old Android or iPhone or want to trade it in for a new smartphone altogether? There are several online marketplaces and exchange programs where one can sell or exchange their current phone for another device with ease. In this article, let’s have a look at some of the best ways to trade in or sell your iPhone or Android phone in India.
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Best Ways to Trade in or Sell Your iPhone or Android Phone in India
1. Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus Trade-in Programs
All the major brands, including Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus have their trade-in or exchange programs in India. If you buy a new phone from their online store, you can exchange your current phone for a discount on your purchase.
Apple offers its own trade-in program in India. In contrast, Samsung and OnePlus exchange programs are powered by Cashify. In our usage, we found Apple to be giving the least exchange value, even for iPhones.
Samsung, on the other hand, regularly offers exchange bonuses on their flagship models. While prices vary across brands and models, Samsung will likely offer the best exchange value for your old Android or iPhone.
Other brands like Vivo, Realme, and Xiaomi, too, offer trade-in programs wherein they offer extra bonuses on exchange. So, check the brand’s official online or offline store to see if they allow exchange and offer any additional perks.
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2. Amazon and Flipkart Exchange
Amazon and Flipkart allow you to exchange your old phone while buying a new one from their platforms. All you need to do is select the exchange option, check if it’s available on your Pincode, and answer some questions about the device to get its exchange value.
You’ll usually get a meager exchange value on these platforms. However, do look out for bonus offers that give extra exchange value on buying certain phones, which makes up for a good deal at times.
3. Selling on Cashify, InstaCash, or Yaantra
Several online platforms let you sell your old phone for a pre-decided price based on its age, condition, and available accessories. Your phone is picked up from your doorstep, and you’re paid instantly.
Cashify is a popular portal that we’ve used to exchange and sell phones quite a few times. The good thing is that it provides an extra 4-6% if you choose to get paid via Amazon or Flipkart gift vouchers.
Yaantra is another platform that provides a doorstep facility for selling your old smartphones. And similar to Cashify, it gives an extra 5% value if you choose Flipkart or Amazon Gift Voucher for payments.
Alternatively, you can check InstaCash, where you can fix a convenient location for pickup and receive payment before the phone leaves your hands.
In our case, Yaantra gave the highest resale value for our phone, followed by Cashify and InstaCash. Anyways, do check all three portals and proceed with the one giving you the best price for your device.
4. Sell Your Old Phone on OLX and Quickr
Online marketplaces like OLX and Quickr are some of the best ways to sell your iPhone or Android phone at a reasonable price. You can list an ad for your phone and wait for buyers from your area to approach you with their quotes. You can then negotiate and sell the device.
However, this method is quite hectic and requires patience. Also, you must be careful about online payment frauds and scams when dealing with strangers.
Tips to Follow While Putting Your Smartphone for Sale or Trade-in
- Make sure to correctly answer questions about your phone when giving it in exchange or selling on platforms like Cashify and Yaantra.
- Please backup your important data, including contacts, messages, and photos, to the cloud or transfer them to another device.
- Remove your Google account or iCloud account from the device.
- Remove your SIM card and microSD card.
- Perform a complete factory data reset before giving your phone for sale.
- If selling your phone via OLX, insist on meeting the buyer at a public place and prefer digital modes to receive payment.
Wrapping Up- Trade in or Sell Your Old Phone in India
These were some of the best ways to sell or trade-in your old iPhone or Android phone in India. In our experience, we always got a higher value in local marketplace platforms like OLX, followed by websites like Cashify. Anyways, which platform is giving you the best exchange or sale value for your smartphone? Do let me know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more such articles.
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