Sell Your Phone in the UK — Get Cash Today, No Hidden Catches

A phone in good condition. Working screens, minor marks, functioning battery and camera. These get our highest offers. An iPhone 15 Pro Max in good condition currently sits around £520. A Samsung Galaxy S23 in similar state, around £280.

A worn phone. Visible scratches, screen scuffs, battery that's seen better days. Still worth real cash. That same Samsung S23 with visible wear might trade for £220 today — not bad for something you weren't using anyway.

A broken phone. Cracked screen. Won't power on. Water damage. Charging port failure. These still move through our system. A broken iPhone 13? We've paid out on dozens of them. The amount is smaller, but it's not zero.

The catch no one mentions. Phone values drop monthly, not yearly. Every time Apple or Samsung launches something new, older models slide down in price. Your iPhone 15 that's worth £520 today will be worth £410 in six months and £320 in a year. The best time to sell was last month. The second best time is this morning.

Why Sell Your Phone Here Instead of Everywhere Else

The phone buyback market in the UK is crowded. eBay, CeX, Vodafone trade-ins, Facebook Marketplace — they all exist for a reason. So do we. Here's why that matters.

We've been buying phones since 2019. Five years means our team has seen every phone fault, every condition variation, every edge case. Your device doesn't sit in a queue while someone figures out what to do with a cracked back panel. We inspect faster because we've done this thousands of times.

The quote we give is the quote you receive. Not "up to," not "approximately." If our inspection finds something different from what you described in the initial assessment, we contact you. We explain the issue. You choose to accept a revised offer or get your phone back at no cost. No surprise emails cutting your payment three days later. No silent price drops.

Free shipping actually means free. We email you a prepaid Royal Mail tracked label. Your phone is insured while it travels. Drop it at any Post Office in the UK and you're done. No hidden courier charges. No asterisks about minimum order values. Just free, complete, final.

Payment arrives same day as inspection. Not within five business days. Not up to two weeks. The moment our team completes inspection — usually within 24 hours of your phone arriving — we transfer funds. Bank transfer or PayPal, your choice. Most sellers post on Monday and see money Wednesday morning.

Your data is actually deleted. This part matters more than most people realise. Your phone holds photos, passwords, banking credentials, personal messages. We use Blancco-certified data wiping — the same process UK government agencies and major banks use when they decommission devices. This isn't a factory reset. It's forensic-level deletion. After we're finished, recovery is impossible. We guarantee it.

We're a real, verifiable UK company. Not a marketplace reseller. Not an unregistered trader operating from an unknown address. We're registered at Companies House. Our recycling operations hold Environment Agency approval. You can verify both in under a minute online. This transparency exists because you deserve to know exactly who receives your device.

What Condition Is Your Phone Actually In?

Most sellers either overestimate or underestimate their phone's condition. Here's how we grade devices so you know what to expect.

Here's the important part. If our inspection rates your phone in a different condition from what you described, we don't silently adjust the price. We call or email you. We explain what we found. You accept the revised offer, or we send your phone back free. That's it. No pressure. No gotchas.

Selling iPhones — What They're Worth Right Now

iPhones hold value better than most phones on the market. That's good news for you. Even older models, even cracked ones, typically fetch more than you'd expect.

We buy every iPhone model. Not selected models. Every generation from iPhone 7 onwards.

Current top sellers:

iPhone 16 Pro Max / iPhone 16 Pro. Just released. Strong resale demand. If you upgraded and your previous device is unused, this is the moment to check your quote.

iPhone 15 Pro Max / iPhone 15. One of our most requested models right now. Good condition units are moving at strong prices. The market favours these at the moment.

iPhone 14 Pro Max / iPhone 14 Pro. Still commanding decent prices. The camera system kept these desirable longer than typical for their generation.

iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 Pro. Consistent bestseller for us. If you upgraded to a 15 and your 13 sits unused, that's literal money in a drawer.

iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 mini. The mini developed a loyal secondary market. Secondhand prices remain reasonable, especially in good condition.

iPhone 11. Older but still worth selling. Especially if the condition is good.

iPhone SE. Budget model with modest prices, but real money beats nothing.

iPhone 7 / iPhone 8. Yes, we still buy these. The amounts are smaller, but it's actual cash for a device you're not using.

What about cracked or broken iPhones?

This is where most sellers assume the worst and get pleasantly surprised. A cracked screen on an iPhone 13 doesn't mean the device is worthless. The processor, motherboard, and camera inside still work. Those components have value. We quote based on what's actually salvageable.

An iPhone that won't power on still gets assessed. Bring any model into our quote tool before assuming it belongs in the bin.

Selling Samsung Phones — Current Market and Pricing

Samsung devices are our second most popular category. We see everything from current flagships to budget models to foldables.

Models we're actively buying right now:

Samsung Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra. Current flagship range. Values remain strong, but the S25 launch is already pushing prices down. The window for top offers on the S24 is now.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Good demand. Steady prices. The S23 Ultra in good condition still fetches a solid amount.

Samsung Galaxy S22 / S22+. One of our most commonly received models. Cracked back glass is extremely common on this generation — we still buy them. Still worth a proper quote.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Older but still market-viable. The S21 Ultra held value better than most flagships from that year.

Samsung Galaxy A series (A54, A53, A34, A14, etc.). Budget Androids are welcome. They might not fetch hundreds, but they do fetch something. Something beats a drawer.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip. Foldables require slightly more careful inspection, but we buy all conditions.

Older Samsung models. Note series, S10, S9, budget phones. Even four or five years old, get a quote. You'll often be surprised.

The timing factor that matters. Samsung Galaxy values drop noticeably when new models launch. The S25 announcement already moved S24 prices down. The S26 will do the same. This is just how the secondhand market works. Your best quote for a Samsung is today's. Not next week's. Not next month's. Today's.

Beyond Phones — Tablets, Watches, Laptops & Consoles

Phones are our main category, but we also buy other devices sitting unused.

iPads. iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, older iPad models. Working, worn, or faulty — we take them. If you've been searching for the best place to sell your iPad, you're already here.

Apple Watches. Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, SE, Ultra. Scratched or cracked, still worth money.

MacBooks and laptops. Old MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Windows laptops. Even broken laptops have components worth paying for.

Gaming consoles. Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PS5, Nintendo Switch. Cash for systems you've finished with.

AirPods. Unused spare pairs. Broken left earbud. We quote these too.

The Five-Minute Preparation That Gets You More Money

Small preparation steps before you post genuinely affect your final payout and inspection speed.

Back everything up first. Photos, contacts, messages, notes. Use iCloud for Apple devices, Google Drive for Android. Takes two minutes. Gives you peace of mind.

Log out of every account. iCloud, Google, Samsung Account, banking apps, social media — every single one. An active account lock significantly reduces offers. This step matters more than people realise.

Factory reset your phone. iPhone: Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Erase All Content. Samsung: Settings → General Management → Reset → Factory Data Reset. This clears everything and speeds up inspection.

Remove your SIM and SD card. Just remove them. Don't need to include them.

Add original accessories if you have them. Original box, charger, cable, case. These genuinely lift your quote. Not by huge amounts, but measurably.

Give it a quick clean. Wipe the screen and back. Clean devices move through inspection faster because technicians can actually see the condition properly.

Don't worry if you forget something. We run full Blancco-certified data wipes on every device regardless. Your data disappears either way.

How Quickly Do Phone Values Actually Drop? Real Numbers

This is worth understanding because it affects your decision to sell now versus later.

These are based on actual UK resale market data. Your specific quote varies by actual condition. But the pattern is clear: every major phone launch pulls down the value of previous generations. Waiting three months to think about it is a real financial cost.

The best time to sell was last month. The second best time is right now. The third best time is next week, but it pays less.

The Complete Process: Quote to Cash

Your sale takes about five minutes of actual work from you. Here's exactly what happens.

Step 1: Get your free instant quote (30 seconds)

Select your phone's brand, model, storage capacity, and condition. Your quote appears immediately. No account needed. No commitment required. You can walk away without ever providing personal information. Just an instant number so you know what your device is worth.

Step 2: Accept and post your phone (5 minutes)

If the quote works for you, accept it. We email you a prepaid Royal Mail tracked label immediately. Pack your phone in a padded envelope or small box — nothing fancy. Drop it at any Post Office in the UK. It's tracked and insured from the moment it leaves the Post Office.

Step 3: Get paid (same day as inspection)

Our team inspects your phone within 24 hours of it arriving. If everything matches your description, we pay that same day. You choose bank transfer or PayPal. Most sellers who post Monday morning have cash Wednesday.

If inspection finds something different from what you described, we contact you. We explain what we found. You accept a revised offer or we return your phone free. No arguments. No fees. Your choice.

What Actually Happens During Inspection

You're handing over a personal device. You deserve to know exactly what happens next.

Condition assessment. Our technician powers on the device and checks everything. Screen responsiveness, speaker output, camera function, charging port, battery health, physical damage. They're looking for accuracy — does the device condition match what you described?

Functional testing. They test all major features. Face ID or fingerprint unlock, camera quality, display sensitivity, audio output, charging speed. They're verifying it does what you said it does.

Data verification. They confirm all data has been removed — either by your factory reset or by running our own verification.

Blancco data wipe. Regardless of your preparation, we run the full certified wipe. Your device leaves our facility with zero recoverable data.

Final grading. Based on everything above, they assign the final condition grade.

Payment decision. If it matches your description, payment is authorised same day. If there's a discrepancy, we contact you.

The entire process usually takes 24 hours from arrival to payment.

How We Compare to Your Other Options

Before you decide where to sell, it's worth knowing how the landscape actually stacks up.

The honest take. If maximising price is your only goal and you're willing to manage listings, handle messages, deal with buyer disputes, and pay 13% in fees — eBay can work. For everyone else who wants a fair price, actual security, zero hassle, and money that arrives quickly — a certified buyback is the clear winner.

Among certified buybacks, we'd obviously recommend us. But check our Trustpilot reviews and make your own call.