iPhone 12 lasts longer
iPhones are known for keeping their value for a relatively long time. Even after use, you still get a nice amount for it, compared to other brands such as Samsung and Huawei. But there are also differences between the different models. After six months, the iPhone 12 series lost 34.5 percent of its value, compared to 43.8 percent for the iPhone 11 series in the same period last year.
iPhone 11 Pro least stable
Since then, the iPhone 11 series has dropped in value a bit further, because the successor has been released. Of all the 11 models, the cheapest standard model iPhone 11 held the best of its value, with a depreciation of only 31.7 percent. Perhaps that has to do with the fact that this model is still available. If the numbers are right, it would mean you lose the most money on the more expensive Pro models. Currently, the pre-owned value of the iPhone 11 series has stabilized somewhat.
iPhone 12 mini sinks fastest
In the iPhone 12 series, the mini is the most value dropped 41 percent in six months. This may have to do with less demand for this device. What is also striking is that the devices lose relatively much value in the first month and then recover more.
Trends like this ultimately affect the prices of refurbished iPhones: models that are still on the market today like the iPhone 11 will remain relatively expensive, while phased out models are less in demand – even if the average friend or colleague won't even notice the difference. One factor to keep in mind is that Apple will support devices that stay on the market longer with updates.