Most resale value figures online are estimates. This report uses Swappa’s own sale data instead: the average price buyers actually paid on Swappa for 55 phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and game consoles, compared with what each model cost at launch.
The numbers show which brands and categories keep their value, how fast each one drops, and why 2026’s price increases on new devices changed the picture. All prices are as of September 24, 2026. For how to use these numbers when you price a device, start with Used Tech Resale Value: The Complete Pricing Guide.
Quick Answer
Apple devices keep the most value on Swappa. A two-year-old iPhone 16 sells for about 66% of its launch price, compared with 46% for a Pixel 9 of the same age, and iPads keep 62 to 82% after one to four years. The biggest change in 2026 is game consoles: after price increases on new consoles, a used Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Slim, or Steam Deck OLED now sells for about the same as its original launch price or more.
Key Findings
- Apple leads every category it competes in. At two years old, an iPhone 16 keeps 66% of its launch price and a Pixel 9 keeps 46%. A Galaxy S24 keeps 40% at two and a half years.
- Smartwatches lose value fastest, and the brand gap is wide. A three-year-old Apple Watch Series 9 keeps 45% of its launch price. A Galaxy Watch6 of the same age keeps 23%.
- iPads hold value better than Galaxy Tabs, but Galaxy Tabs hold more than older estimates claimed. A four-year-old Galaxy Tab S8 still sells for about 38% of its launch price.
- Used consoles now sell above their launch prices. The Xbox Series X keeps 108%, the Xbox Series S 106%, the Steam Deck OLED 111%, and the PS5 Slim 101%, because new prices are now $150 to $300 higher than at launch.
- Price increases on new devices lift used values. The iPad (A16) sells used for 97% of its launch price after Apple raised the new price from $349 to $449.
How We Measured Value Kept
Every price in this report comes from the average sale price shown on each model’s Swappa price page on September 24, 2026. That figure is what buyers paid in completed sales on Swappa, not what sellers are asking. The “Average price” at the top of each price page is an average of current asking prices, so we did not use it.
For each model, we used:
- The base configuration: the lowest storage tier, and for watches, the smaller GPS model.
- The US launch price of that same configuration.
- Value kept = average sale price divided by launch price.
A few limits to keep in mind. Sale averages may blend condition grades and, for phones, carriers. Some models have thin supply, so their averages can move quickly. And value kept is measured against the launch price, not today’s new price, because several new prices changed in 2026. The console section shows both.
Value Kept at a Glance
| Category | About 1 Year Old | About 2 Years Old | About 3 Years Old | About 4 Years Old |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 91% (iPhone 17) | 66% (iPhone 16) | 48% (iPhone 15) | 35% (iPhone 14) |
| Google Pixel | 59% (Pixel 10) | 46% (Pixel 9) | 36% (Pixel 8) | 29% (Pixel 7) |
| Samsung Galaxy S | 53% (S25, 1.6 years) | 40% (S24, 2.6 years) | 30% (S23, 3.6 years) | 22% (S22, 4.6 years) |
| iPad | 82% (Air M3, 1.5 years) | 77% (Air M2, 2.4 years) | No 2023 model | 62% (Pro M2, 3.9 years) |
| Galaxy Tab | 68% (Tab S11) | 59% (Tab S10+) | 45% (Tab S9) | 38% (Tab S8, 4.6 years) |
| MacBook Air | 87% (M4, 1.5 years) | 66% (M3, 2.5 years) | No 2023 13-inch model | 52% (M2, 4.2 years) |
| Apple Watch | 72% (Series 11) | 60% (Series 10) | 45% (Series 9) | 34% (Series 8) |
| Galaxy Watch | 52% (Watch8) | 44% (Watch7) | 23% (Watch6) | 22% (Watch5) |
Value kept is the Swappa average sale price on September 24, 2026, divided by the US launch price of the base model. Ages are approximate; exact ages are shown where a model’s launch date falls between columns.
Phones: iPhone vs. Galaxy S vs. Pixel
| Model (Launch) | Launch Price | Avg. Sale on Swappa | Value Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 (2025) | $799 | $724 | 91% |
| iPhone 16 (2024) | $799 | $526 | 66% |
| iPhone 15 (2023) | $799 | $387 | 48% |
| iPhone 14 (2022) | $799 | $283 | 35% |
| iPhone 13 (2021) | $799 | $242 | 30% |
| Galaxy S25 (2025) | $799.99 | $425 | 53% |
| Galaxy S24 (2024) | $799.99 | $323 | 40% |
| Galaxy S23 (2023) | $799.99 | $238 | 30% |
| Galaxy S22 (2022) | $799.99 | $177 | 22% |
| Pixel 10 (2025) | $799 | $468 | 59% |
| Pixel 9 (2024) | $799 | $365 | 46% |
| Pixel 8 (2023) | $699 | $255 | 36% |
| Pixel 7 (2022) | $599 | $174 | 29% |
Base storage: 256GB for the iPhone 17, 128GB for every other model.
iPhones keep the most value, especially in the first two years. At two years, an iPhone 16 keeps 20 points more than a Pixel 9. The gap narrows to about 12 points at three years and 6 points at four, but it does not close: a four-year-old iPhone 14 keeps 35%, while a Pixel 7 of the same age keeps 29%.
The premium models follow the same pattern. The iPhone 16 Pro keeps 65% after two years. The Pixel 9 Pro keeps 46%, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra keeps 42% after about two and a half years.
The iPhone 17’s 91% is unusual. Apple raised the new iPhone 17 to $899 on September 9, 2026, and still sells it, so used prices are set against a higher new price. Against today’s $899, a used iPhone 17 sells for about 81%. iPhone 17 Price Increase: What It Means for Used Buyers covers what that change did to used iPhone prices.
For a deeper look at the phone gap, see iPhone vs. Android Resale Value: A Data-Driven Comparison. To see which phones sell most on Swappa, see The top ten best-selling phones on Swappa in May 2026.
Tablets: iPad vs. Galaxy Tab
| Model (Launch) | Launch Price | Avg. Sale on Swappa | Value Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (A16) (2025) | $349 | $339 | 97% |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) (2025) | $599 | $493 | 82% |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) (2024) | $499 | $411 | 82% |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2) (2024) | $599 | $462 | 77% |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) (2024) | $999 | $765 | 77% |
| iPad (10th generation) (2022) | $449 | $300 | 67% |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M2) (2022) | $799 | $493 | 62% |
| iPad Air (M1) (2022) | $599 | $314 | 52% |
| Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (2025) | $1,199.99 | $840 | 70% |
| Galaxy Tab S11 (2025) | $799.99 | $542 | 68% |
| Galaxy Tab S10+ (2024) | $999.99 | $590 | 59% |
| Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (2023) | $1,199.99 | $643 | 54% |
| Galaxy Tab S9 FE (2023) | $449.99 | $206 | 46% |
| Galaxy Tab S9 (2023) | $799.99 | $362 | 45% |
| Galaxy Tab S8 (2022) | $699.99 | $267 | 38% |
Base storage for each model. Galaxy Tab supply on Swappa is thin, so those averages can move quickly.
iPads keep about 15 to 25 points more than Galaxy Tabs of the same age. A 2024 iPad Pro keeps 77%, and a 2024 Galaxy Tab S10+ keeps 59%.
Apple’s June 25, 2026 price increase shows up clearly. Apple raised the new iPad from $349 to $449, the iPad mini from $499 to $599, and the iPad Air from $599 to $749. Used prices for recent iPads now sit at 77 to 97% of their launch prices and still well below today’s new prices.
Galaxy Tabs hold more value than older estimates suggested. Earlier estimates, including the first version of this report, put Galaxy Tab losses at 75 to 84% over several years. On Swappa, a four-year-old Galaxy Tab S8 still sells for 38% of its launch price, and the Ultra models keep the most.
For which tablet to buy, see Buying and Selling Used Tablets: The Complete Guide.
Laptops: MacBook Air
| Model (Launch) | Launch Price | Avg. Sale on Swappa | Value Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) (2025) | $999 | $869 | 87% |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) (2024) | $1,099 | $726 | 66% |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) (2022) | $1,199 | $623 | 52% |
Base 256GB configuration for each model.
A four-year-old MacBook Air (M2) still sells for more than half its launch price. The M4’s 87% after a year and a half again reflects a higher new price: Apple raised the 13-inch MacBook Air to $1,299 on June 25, 2026. Apple Hiked Mac Prices. Buy a Used Mac Instead. explains what that means for buyers.
We left Windows laptops out of this edition. They sell in so many processor, memory, and storage combinations that no single model had enough sales in one configuration to give a reliable figure. For what sells most, see The top ten best-selling computers on Swappa in May 2026.
Smartwatches: Apple Watch vs. Galaxy Watch
| Model (Launch) | Launch Price | Avg. Sale on Swappa | Value Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch SE (3rd gen) (2025) | $249 | $198 | 80% |
| Apple Watch Series 11 (2025) | $399 | $286 | 72% |
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) | $799 | $507 | 63% |
| Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) | $399 | $240 | 60% |
| Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) | $399 | $179 | 45% |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) | $799 | $356 | 45% |
| Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) | $399 | $135 | 34% |
| Apple Watch Ultra (2022) | $799 | $229 | 29% |
| Galaxy Watch8 (2025) | $349.99 | $183 | 52% |
| Galaxy Watch7 (2024) | $299.99 | $131 | 44% |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) | $649.99 | $252 | 39% |
| Galaxy Watch6 (2023) | $299.99 | $68 | 23% |
| Galaxy Watch5 (2022) | $279.99 | $61 | 22% |
Smaller GPS or Bluetooth model for each watch. Every Apple Watch Ultra includes cellular.
Smartwatches lose value faster than phones, and the brand gap is wider. After three years, an Apple Watch Series 9 keeps 45%, about twice the 23% a Galaxy Watch6 keeps. Galaxy Watches hold up for the first two years, then drop sharply.
Software support cutoffs show up in the prices. watchOS 27, released in September 2026, dropped the Series 8 and older. A used Series 9, which still gets watchOS 27, sells for about $45 more than a Series 8 that launched at the same price a year earlier. The Used Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide: Series, SE & Ultra Ranked lists which models are still supported.
Game Consoles: Why Used Prices Went Up
Consoles normally lose value slowly. In 2026 they stopped losing it at all, because the new prices went up.
| Console (Launch) | Launch Price | New Price, Sept. 2026 | Avg. Sale on Swappa | Value Kept vs. Launch | Share of Today’s New Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED 512GB (2023) | $549 | $789 | $607 | 111% | 77% |
| Xbox Series X (2020) | $499.99 | $799.99 | $541 | 108% | 68% |
| Xbox Series S 512GB (2020) | $299.99 | $499.99 | $318 | 106% | 64% |
| PlayStation 5 Slim with disc drive (2023) | $499.99 | $649.99 | $503 | 101% | 77% |
| Nintendo Switch OLED (2021) | $349.99 | $399.99 | $205 | 59% | 51% |
New prices are US list prices after the increases announced by Valve (May 27, 2026), Microsoft (August 1, 2026), Sony (April 2, 2026), and Nintendo (August 3, 2025). Console sale averages can include controllers or games bundled with the console.
New console prices are now $150 to $300 above their launch prices, after increases in 2025 and 2026. Microsoft and Valve both pointed to higher memory and storage costs. That pushed buyers toward used consoles and lifted used prices above the original launch prices. A used Xbox Series X still costs about $259 less than a new one.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is the exception. Its new price rose only $50, and the Nintendo Switch 2, now $499.99, has replaced it as Nintendo’s main console, so the OLED behaves like a normal previous-generation console.
For buying and selling advice by console, see Used Game Consoles: The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling.
Why the Sale Price Is the Number to Use
Swappa price pages show both an average asking price and an average sale price. The sale price is consistently lower:
| Model (Base Storage) | Avg. Asking Price | Avg. Sale Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 (128GB) | $580 | $526 | 9% lower |
| Galaxy S24 (128GB) | $355 | $323 | 9% lower |
| Pixel 9 (128GB) | $390 | $365 | 6% lower |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 128GB) | $546 | $493 | 10% lower |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 256GB) | $793 | $726 | 8% lower |
| Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) | $365 | $286 | 22% lower |
From Swappa’s price pages on September 24, 2026.
Asking prices include sellers testing a high number and listings that sit unsold. Sale prices show what buyers were willing to pay. If you price a listing from other people’s asking prices, expect to wait or cut the price. For how to price a specific device by storage, carrier, and condition, see How Much Is My Used Device Worth?
What Moves Resale Value
The data points to four forces:
- Brand and ecosystem. Apple devices keep more value in every category measured. Among Android devices, the Galaxy Tab Ultra models keep the most value. Which Brands Hold Their Value Best? looks at more brands.
- New prices. When the new version of a device gets more expensive, used prices follow. That explains 2026’s high numbers for consoles, recent iPads, the MacBook Air (M4), and the iPhone 17.
- Software support. Models that lose OS updates reprice below the ones that keep them. Apple announces its cutoffs each June and applies them each September.
- Age. Most devices lose the most value in their first year or two, then the decline slows. Tech Depreciation: How Fast Electronics Lose Value covers the curve.
Timing matters too. New Apple and Samsung launches bring more used listings of the previous models, which pushes their prices down. The Best Time to Sell Electronics covers when to list by category.
What the Data Means for Buyers and Sellers
If You Are Selling
- Price from sale prices, not asking prices. Check the average sale price for your exact model and storage on its Swappa price page.
- Check your console’s value. If you bought an Xbox Series X|S, PS5 Slim, or Steam Deck OLED at launch, it may sell for about what you paid.
- Sell before support ends. A device that is about to lose OS updates is worth more before the cutoff than after it.
Swappa listings are free to create. Sellers pay a 3% fee on the sale, and selling fees are lower than other auction-site fees. Staff review every listing, so a device must be fully functional, paid off, and free of account locks, cracked glass, and water damage. If your device is broken, it will not meet Swappa’s listing criteria, so the better move is to buy a replacement on Swappa. How to Sell Used Electronics: The Complete Guide walks through the full process.
If You Are Buying
- Buy one or two generations back. Those models have already taken the biggest drop, still get updates, and cost far less than new.
- Android saves the most up front. A two-year-old Pixel 9 costs about $161 less than a two-year-old iPhone 16 on Swappa. Just expect to get less back when you sell.
- Apple costs more but returns more. If you resell every two or three years, a used iPhone, iPad, or MacBook gives more of its price back.
On Swappa, buyers pay a 3% fee that is already included in the listing price, payments run through PayPal with buyer protection, and you are entitled to a refund if a device is not as described.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which used electronics hold their value best?
On Swappa, game consoles hold value best in 2026, with the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5 Slim, and Steam Deck OLED selling for 101 to 111% of their launch prices after new prices rose. Among other categories, Apple devices lead: iPads keep 62 to 82% after one to four years, and iPhones keep about 66% after two years.
How much value does an iPhone lose each year?
On Swappa, iPhones keep about 66% of their launch price after two years, 48% after three, 35% after four, and 30% after five. The iPhone 17 keeps 91% after one year, but that figure is high because Apple raised its new price to $899 in September 2026.
Do Android phones lose value faster than iPhones?
Yes. On Swappa, a two-year-old Pixel 9 keeps about 46% of its launch price and a Galaxy S24 about 40% at two and a half years, compared with 66% for a two-year-old iPhone 16. The gap narrows as phones age but does not close.
Why are used game consoles so expensive in 2026?
New console prices went up. Sony raised the PS5 to $649.99, Microsoft raised the Xbox Series X to $799.99, and Valve raised the 512GB Steam Deck OLED to $789. Microsoft and Valve both cited higher memory and storage costs. Used prices rose with them, and several consoles now sell used for more than their original launch price.
Where do these resale numbers come from?
They come from the average sale price on each model’s Swappa price page on September 24, 2026, which reflects completed sales on Swappa. Each figure is divided by the model’s US launch price to get the share of value kept. Swappa plans to refresh this report every quarter.
How do I find out what my device is worth?
Open your model’s page at swappa.com/prices and look at the average sale price for your storage size, not the average asking price. Then adjust for condition and carrier. Swappa’s guide “How Much Is My Used Device Worth?” walks through the steps.
Conclusion
Swappa’s sale data shows a clear order: consoles are holding value unusually well in 2026, Apple devices keep more value than their Android rivals, and smartwatches lose value fastest. Whether you are buying or selling, start from what devices actually sell for, not what they are listed at.
