How to ship a phone

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Pack and Ship for Standard or Express Shipping

First, gather the packing supplies

Shipping Box

Sturdy box to accommodate at least an inch of packing material around the phone

Packaging Materials

Crumpled newspaper, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, or a small padded envelope

Packing Tape

Packing tape, duct tape, or any other tape to securely seal the box

Common iPhone dimensions and suggested box sizes

Phone	Dimensions	Weight	Minimum Box Size
iPhone 7, 8, SE 2020	5.4 x 2.6 x 0.3 in	4.85-5.22 ounces	6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 in
iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus	6.2 x 3.1 x 0.3 in	6.63-7.12 ounces	7.5 x 4.0 x 1.5 in
iPhone X, Xs, 11 Pro	5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 in	6.12-6.63 ounces	7.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 in
iPhone Xs Max, 11 Pro Max	6.2 x 3.1 x 0.3 in	7.33-7.97 ounces	7.5 x 4.0 x 1.5 in
iPhone Xr, 11	5.9 x 3.0 x 0.3 in	6.84 ounces	7.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 in
iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 13, 13 Pro	5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 in	5.78-7.19 ounces	7.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 in
iPhone 12 mini, 13 mini	5.2 x 2.5 x 0.3 in	4.76-4.97 ounces	6.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 in
iPhone 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max	6.3 x 3.1 x 0.3 in	8.04-8.46 ounces	7.5 x 4.0 x 1.5 in

Pro-tip: Re-use a shipping box you already have, and use crumpled newspaper as packing material to keep costs down.

Next, pack the phone

Place a layer of packing material at the bottom of the box

Wrap the phone in packing material and place it inside the box

Fill the remaining space with packing material to prevent movement in transit

Seal the box with packing tape to ensure the box remains closed

Now, ship the phone

Shipping prices vary based on size and weight, and whether you're using your own shipping materials. USPS is typically the cheapest, but UPS and FedEx are also excellent options.