Can I trade in my working iPhone 5 SE and iPhone 7 for a new iPhone 16 Pro?

I have an iPhone 5SE and an iPhone 7, they are in working condition, I really want to exchange them for a new iPhone 16 Pro if possible



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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 15, 2025 3:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2025 6:16 PM

hayk35 wrote:

thanks, but I don't have that much money


Realistically, while you may want an iPhone 16 Pro – one of the highest-end, most expensive iPhones in the entire Apple lineup – you may have to accept the fact that one is not in your budget.


You could consider a less expensive phone like an iPhone 15.

Apple – Compare iPhone models – iPhone SE (1st generation) vs. iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 15

It doesn't have all of the features of an iPhone 16 Pro, but it still has a number of upgrades relative to your iPhone SE (1st generation) and iPhone 7. Including a newer processor, bigger screen, ultra-wide camera, support for 5G, MagSafe, USB-C, and the ability to run iOS 18.


In some countries, the online Apple Store has a Certified Refurbished section.

Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple

The discounts here aren't huge – only about 15% off original list price – so buying an older Certified Refurbished phone may, or may not, be attractive compared to buying a new phone at list price.


Finally if you are tempted to buy a used iPhone from some place other than the Apple Certified Refurbished store "to save money", please read

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

to reduce your chances of, e.g., winding up with an Activation-Locked and possibly-stolen "brick."

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Apr 15, 2025 6:16 PM in response to hayk35

hayk35 wrote:

thanks, but I don't have that much money


Realistically, while you may want an iPhone 16 Pro – one of the highest-end, most expensive iPhones in the entire Apple lineup – you may have to accept the fact that one is not in your budget.


You could consider a less expensive phone like an iPhone 15.

Apple – Compare iPhone models – iPhone SE (1st generation) vs. iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 15

It doesn't have all of the features of an iPhone 16 Pro, but it still has a number of upgrades relative to your iPhone SE (1st generation) and iPhone 7. Including a newer processor, bigger screen, ultra-wide camera, support for 5G, MagSafe, USB-C, and the ability to run iOS 18.


In some countries, the online Apple Store has a Certified Refurbished section.

Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple

The discounts here aren't huge – only about 15% off original list price – so buying an older Certified Refurbished phone may, or may not, be attractive compared to buying a new phone at list price.


Finally if you are tempted to buy a used iPhone from some place other than the Apple Certified Refurbished store "to save money", please read

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone – Apple Community

to reduce your chances of, e.g., winding up with an Activation-Locked and possibly-stolen "brick."

Apr 15, 2025 4:04 PM in response to hayk35

Apple does offer trade in options, But iPhone 7 has no trade value at this point. And you suggest you have an iPhone 5SE. There is no such model as an iPhone 5SE. There was an iPhone 5. And there was an iPhone SE. If you own the first generation SE it to has no trade value. If you have an iPhone 5, same thing, it has no trade value.


I'm afraid you've owned these iPhones too long for them to have any trade values.

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