iPhone & Samsung Galaxy Resale Value Guide: Every Model's Worth in India (2026)

By Reuz Editorial Team  |  13–15 min read  |  June 2026  |  Resale Value / Price Guides

Every Premium Phone Loses Value Differently — Here's the Full Picture

If you've ever searched 'how much is my iPhone worth' or 'Samsung Galaxy resale value India' and landed on a page with vague ranges and no specific model data, this guide is built to fix that. Below you'll find estimated resale values for every major premium phone released in India since 2021 — organised by brand, generation, and model, with launch price, current value, and percentage retained.

This isn't a generic depreciation explainer. It's a reference guide you can actually use: find your exact phone, see roughly what it's worth today, and understand how that compares to other models and generations.

iPhone Pro & Pro Max Resale Value by Model (2021–2025)

iPhone Pro and Pro Max models consistently deliver India's strongest resale performance of any smartphone category. Here's what each generation is worth as of June 2026.

*256GB launch price for these generations was estimated based on the confirmed base storage price plus the standard 256GB step-up, as official 256GB-specific launch pricing for some variants was not separately published. Values reflect Good–Like New condition, battery health above 80%, June 2026 Indian secondary market data.

What the iPhone Data Shows

Two patterns stand out immediately. First, Pro Max models consistently retain slightly more value than their Pro counterparts in the same generation — the larger screen and longer battery life keep demand higher even as the phone ages. Second, the retention curve is remarkably consistent: expect roughly 8–12 percentage points of value loss for every additional year of age, a pattern that has held steady across five generations.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max currently sit in the strongest position of any model in this guide — both retain over 75% of launch value within their first 12–18 months, reflecting continued strong demand and Apple's constrained new-device supply in India.

Samsung Galaxy S Ultra, Z Fold & Z Flip Resale Value by Model (2022–2026)

Samsung's flagship tier — Galaxy S Ultra and the Z Fold/Flip foldable line — represents Android's strongest resale performers in India, though the retention curve differs meaningfully from iPhone.

Values reflect Good–Like New condition, battery health above 80%, original accessories where applicable, June 2026 Indian secondary market data.

What the Samsung Data Shows

The Galaxy S Ultra line shows a clear generational improvement in value retention. The Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) retains roughly 30–37% after four years, while the newer Galaxy S25 Ultra is on pace to retain 68–75% after just one year — a substantially stronger curve. This lines up with Samsung's shift to a 7-year software update commitment starting with the Galaxy S24 generation, which has measurably increased buyer confidence in long-term usability.

Foldables tell a more complex story. Both Z Fold and Z Flip models depreciate faster than the S Ultra line in their first generation or two, reflecting buyer caution around hinge durability and rapid category-wide hardware improvement. However, the gap is narrowing with each release as foldable technology matures and buyer trust increases.

OnePlus & Google Pixel Pro Resale Value by Model

OnePlus's numbered flagship series and Google's Pixel Pro line round out India's premium phone resale market, each with a distinct value curve shaped by brand-specific factors.

Values reflect Good–Like New condition, battery health above 80%, June 2026 Indian secondary market data.

Why OnePlus and Pixel Depreciate Faster Than iPhone or Samsung

OnePlus flagships hold a loyal enthusiast following in India, which sustains reasonable demand, but the brand's frequent aggressive pricing on new models — sales, bundled offers, and trade-in promotions — puts consistent downward pressure on used prices. A new OnePlus model on sale can sometimes cost close to a used previous-generation unit, which compresses resale value for the older phone.

Google Pixel Pro models carry strong appeal among photography enthusiasts and benefit from long-term Android update guarantees, but India's more limited Pixel retail and service centre presence compared to Apple or Samsung creates some buyer hesitation in the secondary market, which is reflected in a faster depreciation curve despite the phone's genuine hardware quality.

Two-Year and Three-Year Retention: The Full Comparison

Here's the consolidated view — how each premium phone category performs at the two most common resale decision points: two years and three years of ownership.

If resale value is a genuine factor in your next phone purchase, this table tells the clearest story: iPhone Pro/Pro Max remains the strongest performer by a meaningful margin, Samsung Galaxy S Ultra is the strongest Android option and closing the gap generation over generation, and foldables, OnePlus, and Pixel Pro all offer solid but comparatively faster-depreciating alternatives.

What Actually Drives These Differences

The resale value gaps in the tables above aren't random — they trace back to a consistent set of underlying factors.

●       Software support window: Apple provides 5–6 years of iOS updates; Samsung now matches this with 7 years on flagship models since the Galaxy S24 generation. Both far exceed most other Android brands, which explains why iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S/Z consistently outperform OnePlus and Pixel.

●       Constrained India supply: Import duties on iPhone Pro models limit new-device availability relative to demand, sustaining strong used-market pricing. Samsung's Ultra tier benefits from a similar, though less pronounced, effect.

●       Brand trust in the resale market: Buyers pay a premium for devices from brands with strong local service centre networks and spare parts availability — a factor that favours Apple and Samsung over Google specifically in the Indian market.

●       Pace of category innovation: Foldables depreciate faster than traditional flagships in their early generations because year-on-year hardware improvements (hinge durability, crease reduction, weight) are more dramatic, making older units feel outdated faster.

●       New-model pricing aggression: Brands that discount new models heavily or run frequent flagship sales — as OnePlus often does — inadvertently suppress resale prices on the previous generation.

How to Use This Guide to Time Your Sale

Beyond simply checking your model's current value, this data is useful for making a smarter timing decision.

If Your Phone Is in Its First 12–18 Months

You're likely near peak resale value. For iPhone Pro/Pro Max and Galaxy S Ultra models specifically, this is the strongest window — value has only started its gradual decline, and you'll capture the most cash by selling before the next generation's announcement.

If Your Phone Is 2–3 Years Old

You're past the steepest depreciation curve but still holding meaningful value — particularly for iPhone Pro/Pro Max models, which retain 48–58% even at the three-year mark. This is a reasonable window to sell if you're considering an upgrade, since further waiting yields diminishing returns relative to the convenience of selling now.

If Your Phone Is 4+ Years Old

Value has typically stabilised at a lower plateau. There's less urgency tied to a specific launch calendar at this stage, but the phone also isn't gaining value by sitting unused — if you're not actively using it, selling now captures whatever value remains rather than letting it continue eroding.

About This Data

The estimates in this guide are compiled from Reuz's own transaction data, cross-referenced against published Indian launch pricing and aggregated secondary market data as of June 2026. They represent directional ranges for devices in Good to Like-New condition — actual value depends on your phone's specific condition, storage variant, battery health, original accessories, and current local demand.