How much is my iPhone worth in Melbourne? (2026 prices)

Quick answer: most iPhones sold in Melbourne in 2026 land between $180 (an iPhone 11 in fair condition) and $1,400+ (a near-new iPhone 15 Pro Max). Battery health, screen condition and storage make a bigger difference than most sellers expect - sometimes $200 either way on the same model.

Rather than throw a chart at you, the most honest thing we can do is show you exactly how the number gets calculated and let you check three sources side by side.

The three numbers that actually matter

For any used iPhone, the offer comes down to:

1. Model + storage. An iPhone 14 Pro 256 GB is worth roughly 60% more than a base iPhone 14 with 128 GB, even in identical condition.
2. Cosmetic condition. "Perfect" gets a premium over "Good," and a cracked screen typically drops the offer by $80-$160 depending on model.
3. Battery health. Anywhere below 80% and most reputable buyers (including us) can't take it. 80-89% is standard. 90%+ pulls a small bonus.

Anything else - the colour, whether you have the box, your provider - has almost zero effect on offers in Melbourne in 2026.

Three ways to check what your phone is worth

1. Get a real instant quote (60 seconds)

Our quote form at /sell walks through the same checks a buyer does in person: model, storage, battery health, cosmetic tier, anything cracked or replaced. It locks in a real number for 7 days, no email needed. That's the fastest way to a defensible figure.

2. Compare against Mobile Monster + WeBuyBack

The two big-name AU buyback sites are Mobile Monster and WeBuyBack. Their quotes are public, no signup. They tend to come in a touch lower because their cost structure (shipping, warehousing, dispute handling) is heavier than a local pickup. Use them as a ballpark.

3. Check sold listings, not asking prices, on Gumtree

Active Gumtree / Facebook Marketplace listings often show wishful pricing. Filter "sold" or look at how long listings sit before they drop. The realistic private-sale figure is usually $30-$80 above a buyback offer, before you factor in your time, no-shows and the occasional dodgy buyer.

What about cracked or "won't power on" phones?

Cracked screens are fine for us - the quote form has a tick-box that adjusts the offer in real time. A phone that won't power on is a no-go, sorry: we need to verify the IMEI is clean and the phone isn't linked to someone else's iCloud before we hand over cash. Same goes for phones with non-Apple replacement parts or battery health below 80%.

For everything else, grab a quote in under a minute. The number you see is the number we'll pay at the door.