Within just five days of Apple discontinuing the iPhone 14 & Plus, some models have already dropped by $22. This early trend shows that iPhone 14 owners should sell now to avoid rapid depreciation.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB lost 10% in just four weeks, dropping from $930 to $770 after Apple discontinued the range. This shows iPhone 14 users what could potentially happen to their devices if they wait too long to sell.
On average, iPhone 13 Pro Max models lost 8.2% ($112) within four weeks of being discontinued. The iPhone 14 is likely to follow the same pattern.
Apple officially discontinued both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus following the announcement of the iPhone 16e at Apple’s latest event. The introduction of the iPhone 16e marks Apple’s drive to create room for a more affordable iPhone entry model, but what does this mean for existing iPhone 14 owners? What will the discontinuation of their phone mean for the resale value of the iPhone 14 & Plus? Should owners be worried about depreciation?
To find out SellCell.com have reviewed the depreciation of the iPhone 13 models after they were discontinued by Apple. The information will highlight if the iPhone 13 range showed accelerated signs of value loss post their discontinuation?
The depreciation of the iPhone 14 & 14 Plus ranges will also be analysed to see if there has been a drop in value in the days following the discontinuation announcement. Will these findings spark the need for iPhone 14 owners to think about selling their old phone now? Let’s dig into the data to take a look.
Summary of Key Findings
This table marks the depreciation across the iPhone 13 models around the announcement of each range’s discontinuation. The table illustrates how much the device was worth 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after Apple’s announcement and also tracks how this affected rates of depreciation for each model in the range.
(NB. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max were discontinued on September 7, 2022, following the announcement of the iPhone 14 series. The Phone 13 series were discontinued much later following the introduction of the iPhone 16 series.)
- The iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB dropped from $930 to $770 within four weeks after discontinuation. The device witnessed a huge drop of 10% value in 4 weeks from 41.8% depreciation to 51.8%
- The iPhone 13 Pro 256GB showed sharp signs of depreciation post Apple’s discontinuation announcement, losing $65 of value and depreciating by nearly 6% (5.9%) in just 4 weeks post delisting
- The iPhone 13 128GB saw its value slashed by over 3.1% in just 1 month and $25.
Average Rates of Depreciation Across the iPhone 13 Range
This table sumarizes the average depreciation across the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Standard ranges. The table shows the average value loss and depreciation.
- On average the iPhone 13 Pro Max range lost 8.2% in 4 weeks from discontinuation and an average of $112 per device.
- The Phone 13 Pro models lost a further $60 per device from anouncement and an additional 4.9% in value
- The iPhone 13 standard phones held their value better but still lost $20.33 on average per phone in the 4 weeks after they were discontinued.
Early Signs of Rapid iPhone 14 Depreciation
Apple announced the iPhone 16e on February 19, 2025, during its latest launch event. Pre-orders began on February 21, with the official release set for February 28, 2025. To make space for the iPhone 16e, Apple also discontinued the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.
In just five days since the announcement, resale values for the iPhone 14 series have already declined, with some models dropping by up to $22 (2.4%). Notably, the iPhone 14 256GB is experiencing the steepest depreciation so far. If this trend continues, resale prices may fall even further in the coming weeks. Let’s see some early data
Next Steps for iPhone 14 / 14 Plus Owners
When Apple discontinues a device, depreciation accelerates almost immediately. Within just a few days of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus being removed from Apple’s lineup, SellCell has tracked value losses of up to $22 per device. Looking at historical trends, the iPhone 13 Pro Max lost an average of $112 in just four weeks after being discontinued.
The takeaway is clear: If you own an iPhone 14 or 14 Plus, now is the best time to sell your iPhone before prices drop further. SellCell allows you to compare offers across 40 leading buyback companies, ensuring you get the highest possible resale value before depreciation worsens.
Methodology
SellCell, the US’s no 1 Phone & Tech comparison site has monitored the resale prices of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 13 series to map out the rates of depreciation per device. SellCell has used the top price collected across 40 of the biggest phone buyback companies in “good condition”. No personal information was displayed or shown as part of this analysis.