If you have an old iPhone that you have been keeping safe, now is your chance to make a lot of money by selling it. Old iPhones are currently in high demand among collectors. Especially sealed, unused and in good condition models can fetch lakhs of rupees. With the iPhone 16 series coming to the market, many people are upgrading their old phones. At that time, some old iPhone models have moved into the "vintage" category and can now fetch high prices.
Status: Ultra-rare collectors item
Estimated price: ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh (for sealed unit)
The first iPhone (2G) was launched in 2007 and revolutionized the mobile world. Recently, a sealed unit with 8GB of storage was sold at auction for a whopping ₹1.5 crore. In India too, used but good condition models are being sold for between ₹50,000 and ₹2 lakh.
Condition: Vintage collectible
Estimated price: ₹10,000 to ₹50,000
The iPhone 3G was the first phone to come with an App Store. Its rounded design and history make it a popular collectible. While this iPhone is not as rare as the first iPhone, units in good condition command a respectable price.
Status: Design Icon
Estimated price: ₹15,000 to ₹70,000
With its glass body, Retina display, and precision finishing, the iPhone 4 is considered an iconic model from Steve Jobs's tenure. Collectors command particularly high prices for sealed or unused units.
Status: Historical and sentimental significance
Estimated price: ₹10,000 to ₹35,000
The iPhone 5 was the last model to be created from Steve Jobs's imagination. Given its design and history, collectors are willing to pay a higher price for it from a nostalgia point of view.
Status: Cult classic
Estimated price: ₹7,000 to ₹25,000
The small but powerful iPhone SE, reminiscent of the iPhone 5S, is now gaining a cult following. If the phone is sealed or in very good condition, its value could increase even further in the future.