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Trade Smart. Upgrade Smarter.
Just answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you the best deals based on the phone you’ve got, the one you want, and the kind of plan you’re looking for.
Trade-in value for:
Pixel 7
No Promo:
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This is the average cash value if you trade
in your phone without buying a new one. This value is typically provided in the form
of a gift card or bill credit depending on
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The Difference between the Market Value and the Promotional Value
| Carrier Trade-in Promo | Carrier Trade-in Promo | |
|---|---|---|
| PAYOUT TYPE | Cash, PayPal or Store Credit | Monthly bill credits or account credit |
| CONDITIONS | Based on phone’s fair market value | Must buy a new phone or switch plans |
| TYPICAL VALUE | Lower (e.g. $100-300 for older models) | Higher (e.g. up to $1000, with strings) |
| FLEXIBILITY | No obligation to switch or upgrade | Must commit to contract or installment |
| TRANSPARENCY | Straightforward cash deal | Promotional value applied over 24-36 mos. |
Trade-In Requirements
Trading in your phone for a new one is as easy as one-two-three. Whether you’re trading in an Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or another kind of Android device, rest assured that there’s a trade-in program for you.
1. Calculate Your Phone’s Value
Calculating your phone’s value will help you determine its eligibility for various trade-in offers. Navi’s trade-in value calculator on this page can give you a ballpark of what your phone is worth to get started. Ultimately, you’ll also need to assess your device condition and have your IMEI number on hand, as all of these factors impact the value of your trade-in credit.
2. Choose an Offer
Once you’ve gotten a ballpark estimate of your phone’s trade-in value, the fun part begins: choosing the trade-in promotion that suits you best. Most phone trade-in deals provide bill credits spread out over 24 or 36 months. These credits are applied to your monthly bill, lowering the cost of a new phone over the installment period.
3. Prepare Your Device
Now that you’ve calculated your phone’s value and chosen a trade-in offer, it’s time to prepare your device. First, you’ll want to perform a factory reset of your phone. Next—assuming you’re mailing your device in as opposed to doing an in-store drop-off—you’ll need to prepare your phone for shipment. Print the shipping label, box your phone up, and send it off. You’ll have your new phone in no time.
Trade-In Requirements
In order to trade-in your phone for a new device, it has to meet certain requirements. These tend to be the same regardless of which carrier, third-party reseller, or retailer you go with. They include:
Ownership
You must own your phone outright in order to get the max trade-on value for it.
Functional Condition
While requirements can vary, generally speaking your phone should power on and hold a charge, have a crack-free, functioning screen, and be free of water damage.
Factory Reset
Make sure to erase your personal data and reset your phone to factory settings before trading it in.
Physical Condition
While many programs accept phones with slight cosmetic wear, just be aware that it may reduce its trade-in value. Major physical damage (cracked screen, missing buttons, bent chassis) may disqualify it or lower the offer.
Model Eligibility
The device you plan on trading in must be a model that the trade-in program accepts. Older models may not qualify.
Factory Reset
Make sure to erase your personal data and reset your phone to factory settings before trading it in.
While trade-in offers generally require the above, carriers occasionally run Any Phone, Any Condition promotions which waive many of the aforementioned requirements.
How to Find Your IMEI
In order to trade in your device, you’ll need to provide its IMEI number. There are a few ways to do this.
Dial *#06# on your phone
The IMEI number will be displayed on screen.
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Access the Settings menu on your phone
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Pull out the SIM card tray
The IMEI code may be printed on the tray.
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Look at your phone’s box
The IMEI number should be on a sticker attached to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which phone carrier has the best coverage?
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T-Mobile has the best 5G coverage in America, while AT&T offers the best 4G coverage. All of the carriers are actively growing their 5G networks, however. The reality is that the best network for you is the one with the best overall coverage where you live, work, and play, and that often includes a combination of 4G and 5G availability.
Is T-Mobile coverage better than Verizon coverage?
T-Mobile’s 5G coverage is superior to Verizon’s in terms of overall reach. Verizon, however, has a far more wide-reaching 4G network than T-Mobile, with 58% of the country covered to T-Mobile’s 37%.
Is AT&T coverage better than Verizon coverage?
AT&T offers slightly better 4G LTE coverage than Verizon, at 58% U.S. coverage to Verizon’s 56%. However, Verizon’s 5G coverage is often faster than AT&T’s, thanks to the company’s rollout of millimeter wave 5G technology.
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