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In general, buying and selling gently used tech is a great way to extend the life of a smartphone. On the buying side, it also means spending less money. And on the selling side, it can also mean being able to fund your upgrade or earn some extra cash. Generally prices for gently used smartphones tend to drop slightly each month. But with a little pre-planning in regards to timing — you\u2019ll start to realize there are a few other factors that affect sale prices.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn more about the inevitable iPhone XS price drop, and discover the best times to buy or sell. You can also check out our iPhone Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/a> if you aren\u2019t sure which model you want to get as your upgrade.<\/p>\n

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Apple iPhone XS price drop history<\/h2>\n

The iPhone XS is part of the 12th generation of the iPhone lineup and it launched in September 2018. The 12th generation lineup also includes the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone Xr. The iPhone XS is available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB versions and it was priced from $999.<\/p>\n

The $999 MSRP put the iPhone XS in the middle of the lineup in terms of pricing with the iPhone Xr being less expensive and the iPhone XS Max being more expensive. At launch, the iPhone Xr received quite a bit of attention due to the lower price point, but now that we\u2019re talking about buying gently used models — the iPhone XS is quite appealing due to the falling prices, and in 2021, you can easily find cheap iPhone XS deals.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/td>February 2021<\/strong><\/td>March 2021<\/strong><\/td>April 2021<\/strong><\/td>May 2021<\/strong><\/td>June 2021<\/strong><\/td>July 2021<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
iPhone XS (64GB)<\/strong><\/td>$344<\/td>$344<\/td>$355<\/td>$354<\/td>$350<\/td>$347<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone XS (256GB)<\/strong><\/td>$394<\/td>$397<\/td>$400<\/td>$400<\/td>$393<\/td>$394<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone XS (512GB)<\/strong><\/td>$450<\/td>$440<\/td>$481<\/td>$444<\/td>$426<\/td>$451<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

The above table shows the average sale prices for a used iPhone XS sold in the Swappa marketplace.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prices for used smartphones drop over time. But it isn\u2019t always just about waiting and paying less. If you look closely at the prices from month to month, there can be times when the price increases. For example, the average sale price for a 64GB iPhone XS increased by $10 going from March 2021 to April 2021. <\/p>\n

Aside from time, there are a few other factors that cause sale prices to go up and down. One factor is the manufacturer, and this is one place where Apple has the advantage — the iPhone holds its value<\/a> much better compared to other smartphones. Some of the other factors include the condition of your phone, the specs such as internal storage, and the current market demand.<\/p>\n

Review the current iPhone XS price trends<\/a> on Swappa.<\/em><\/p>\n

When is the best time to buy an iPhone XS?<\/h2>\n

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Quite often, the best time to buy a gently used iPhone XS will be immediately before or immediately after a new iPhone is released. This touches on the market demand aspect. Sellers often time a sale around the launch of a new iPhone in an effort to fund their upgrade. This works well for the seller, but it also means more iPhones are available, and that means sellers will be more likely to compete on price. Of course, any time is a great time to buy a gently used smartphone so if you’ve been wondering about an iPhone XS price drop in 2021 — the answer is yes, the price will drop.<\/p>\n\n\n

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