How much is your phone worth? Know things that can impact resale value of your smartphone

Technology is developing at a fast pace and every month we are seeing new smartphones in the market. Most of us want to upgrade to a new device, but not without selling the existing one. So if you are one of those people, here we are going to tell you some basic steps that you should keep in mind to get the maximum resale value of your smartphone.

Before we start, let us tell you that it is very difficult to get a good price for an old smartphone or any phone. So you can follow these steps in order to increase the resale value of your mobile phone.

Age of your smartphone

One of the most important factors that decide the price of your smartphone is the age of the device. So if you really want to sell your smartphone, don't wait for long as there are quite fewer chances of finding interested buyers for an old smartphone.

Amount of damage

Another important factor that decides the value of your smartphone is the amount of damage that has been done to the device. These damages can be categorised into two major types - aesthetic and functional. This is why it is always better to use a good quality cover case as it can protect the device from dents, scratches and discolouration. Dents are not considered good as it simply indicates that the device was used carelessly.

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Faulty components

Faulty components in mobile can have a significant impact on the resale value of the smartphone. For example, non-functioning volume buttons or non-functional SD card slots are taken into consideration.

Accessories 

Make sure that you have all the accessories provided with the smartphone while selling it  - for example, some devices come with Type-C to 3.5 mm audio jack connectors. If any such accessories are missing, this can negatively impact the resale value of your smartphone.