Now that 2020 is well underway, it’s the perfect time to look back at what happened over the course of last year. 2019 was a pretty big year here at Swappa. It included introducing our new wireless plan comparison tool, which we’ve been hard at work trying to make as easy as possible for you to save money.
We recently took a look at the best-selling used Android phones and the best-selling used iPhones of 2019. Now it’s time to set aside platform partisanship, as we look at the best-selling used smartphones overall. So grab some popcorn and pull up a chair, as we take a look back at the most popular used phones of 2019!
Best-selling used phones of 2019
As a quick refresher, our best-selling used Android phone of 2019 was the Samsung Galaxy S8 and our best-selling used iPhone of 2019 was the Apple iPhone 7. So which phone came out on top overall? Let’s find out!
| Best-Selling Used Phone | Average Price | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apple iPhone 7 | $232 | $140 |
| 2. Apple iPhone 6S | $156 | $80 |
| 3. Apple iPhone 8 | $363 | $230 |
| 4. Apple iPhone 7 Plus | $315 | $198 |
| 5. Apple iPhone X | $560 | $375 |
| 6. Apple iPhone 8 Plus | $443 | $265 |
| 7. Apple iPhone Xr | $579 | $400 |
| 8. Samsung Galaxy S8 | $229 | $145 |
| 9. Samsung Galaxy S7 | $131 | $75 |
| 10. Apple iPhone XS Max | $833 | $540 |
In general, Apple iPhones put up quite a strong showing this year, taking 8 of the top 10 spots for best-selling phones. That’s not to say that there weren’t plenty of popular used Android phones as well, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S7.
As you can see, the Apple iPhone 7 was 2019’s best-selling used phone overall. Over the course of the year, the iPhone 7 sold at an average price of $232, and now can be had for as little as $140! The best-selling used Android phone, on the other hand, was the Samsung Galaxy S8, which sold at an average price of $229, and now starts at just $145.
Swappa is the best place to buy and sell newish tech
Did your favorite smartphone make the list? Were you surprised by how each phone is stacked up? One thing you shouldn’t be surprised about is how much you can save by buying and selling used tech on Swappa. So whether you’re trying to pick up a newish iPhone or a gently-used Android phone, we are here to make sure that you save money while doing so.
What sets Swappa apart from the other guys is that we want you to feel safe when buying and selling on Swappa thanks to all of our marketplace protections. Whichever phone you choose, you can rest assured that you are getting a fully functional, gently used phone that’s ready to be activated on the network of your choosing. Swappa is the best place to buy and sell newish tech.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Swappa Marketplace and start saving today on your next Apple iPhone or Android smartphone. And while you’re at it, why don’t you also use our new phone plans comparison tool to snag the best deal on wireless service.
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