Even the latest iPhone will not stay new forever. Like death and taxes, there are a few certainties in life and one of those is Apple launching a new iPhone every year. The new iPhones are typically announced in September, with Apple unveiling all sorts of new software features to go along with the new hardware. But that’s only one part of the iPhone story.
Whenever a new iPhone model is announced, Apple tends to lower the price on previous generation iPhones to help keep them enticing for those that don’t need the latest bells and whistles. Of course, those who don’t want to pay top dollar for features they don’t need also have another option, which is to look towards the gently used market.
The iPhone 7 Plus is no longer sold directly by Apple, but you can easily find cheap iPhone 7 Plus deals on Swappa. Keep reading to learn more about the iPhone 7 Plus price drop history. Or, check out our iPhone Buyer’s Guide if you are unsure of which iPhone you want to buy as your next smartphone.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus price drop history
Apple originally released the iPhone 7 Plus in September 2016. At launch, the iPhone 7 Plus was priced at $769. The iPhone 7 Plus launched along with the iPhone 7, and as the “Plus” in the name would suggest — it was the bigger of the two smartphones. It was also the more expensive of the two smartphones. But while the original launch price was close to $800 (with sales tax), you shouldn’t worry about that now. And because you can easily get a cheap iPhone 7 Plus in 2021 — you also don’t have to settle for the lower-end model with only 32GB of internal storage space.
February 2021 | March 2021 | April 2021 | May 2021 | June 2021 | July 2021 | |
iPhone 7 Plus (32GB) | $196 | $190 | $197 | $197 | $195 | $186 |
iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | $216 | $213 | $216 | $216 | $222 | $207 |
iPhone 7 Plus (256GB) | $229 | $228 | $227 | $226 | $257 | $264 |
The above table shows the average sale prices for a used iPhone 7 Plus sold in the Swappa marketplace.
If you’ve been looking to get your hands on a cheap iPhone 7 Plus ASAP, you can save bundles simply by visiting the Swappa marketplace. There you’ll find iPhone 7 Plus models in just about every color, storage configuration and wireless carrier. The 256GB model had an average selling price of $264 in July 2021, but the sweet spot is the 128GB model, which is a little over $200.
When is the best time to buy an iPhone 7 Plus?
Usually the best time to buy a brand new iPhone is after fresh new models are announced in September. Buying a gently used iPhone just after a new model is released generally means more available inventory, which can lead to lower prices. This is because some people sell their current iPhone as a way to (partially) fund an upgrade to a newer model. Of course, with prices for the 128GB iPhone 7 Plus hovering just above the $200 price point — now is the best time to buy an iPhone 7 Plus without having to wait for the possibility of a better deal. So why wait? Pick up a cheap iPhone 7 Plus on Swappa today.
When it comes to gently used models, prices are gradually falling every month. That means there’s never really a bad time to buy an iPhone 7 Plus on Swappa since you’ll always be getting the best deal (especially when compared to new retail prices).
You can subscribe to get an email alert every time a new Unlocked iPhone 7 Plus listing is added by clicking on the “Subscribe” button on the iPhone 7 Plus listing page, or find out why we feel the iPhone 7 Plus is worth it in 2021.
See also:
- Review the current iPhone 7 Plus price trends on Swappa
- iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8: Which is a better buy?
If you’re looking for the best deal on a cheap iPhone 7 Plus, buying a gently used model on Swappa is definitely the way to go. We have a huge selection of used iPhone 7 Plus models in just about every color/carrier combination available — even the 256GB model. To find a crazy good deal on an iPhone 7 Plus, you can shop our entire selection by tapping the green button below.
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