How to Get the Most Value for Your Smartphone

Buying a mobile phone is an expensive purchase these days, so when you come to upgrade your handset, or just getting rid of your collection, you want to be able to sell your phone and get as much money as you can for it. We’ll look at a few things you can do to maximise your mobile phones resale value.

Here are a few things that you could do to gain as much value as you can for your phone.

1. Keep your phone protected:

It’s usually a good idea to place a screen protector on your smartphone. This will help protect against dirt, scratches and hopefully add a layer of protection should you drop your phone or drop something on it.

Keeping your phone in a case also helps preserve its cosmetic appearance and aides in the prevention of chips, marks and dents to the housing and frame.

Both these quick simple tips will help hold the condition of the device when you come to sell your mobile phone adding value to it resale value.

2. Use genuine parts during any repairs.

At some point, the inevitable is going to happen and you are going to experience a cracked screen, or poor battery life and you’re going to want to get this repaired. With the large number of repair companies out there that can fix your phone, you need to check to make sure which company will use genuine parts. Unfortunately using genuine parts is going to be quite costly!

Here at WeBuyTek, we only use genuine Samsung Service Pack parts. This not only ensures your phone is repaired using the correct parts, but it also gives you peace of mind that the repair is done correctly using the very best parts.

It is important to note that when you sell your iPhone with WeBuyTek, if your phone contains non-genuine parts and shows a warning message, we will need to class the device as faulty, so always ensure a good reputable company repairs your phone using genuine parts.

3. Does it make sense to repair my phone before selling?

This can be quite a difficult question to answer, and the answer is, it depends.

Always do your research to see how much comparison sites are offering for your faulty and good condition handset. Then contact a reputable repair company and get a quote for the repair. This will then give you a good idea which is economically best to do.

For example. If you’re looking to sell your Samsung Galaxy S22 which has a cracked screen, then the repair costs using genuine parts would far outweigh the money you would recover when you sell the handset, so you would be best to trade in your phone as it is, in the faulty condition.

However, if you need a battery replacement on your iPhone 12, then it would be economical to replace the battery using the correct parts which don’t provide a warning message, then when you come to sell your iPhone 12 the value will be much higher.

The time has come to sell my phone, what should I do to get the most money for it?

To start with, get the basics right…

1. Know what smartphone you have!

This may sound like a daft thing to say, but you may be surprised to read how many people don’t know what smartphone they have when they trade-in their phone with WeBuyTek.

The easiest way to find out what kind of phone and capacity you have is to check your phones settings. This works for both iPhones and Android phones.

• Apple iPhone: Go to Settings – General – About. You will then see the model name and number listed along with the capacity.
• Samsung Galaxy: Go to Settings – System – About device. The model name will then be displayed.

2. Know what the value of your phone is.

This is quite important and requires a bit of honesty from yourself along with some research. Begin by looking at the overall cosmetic condition of the handset and make a note of any scratches, dents, or cracks. Then give the phone a full functions test to ensure there are no defects.

A few common issues we find are, quiet earpiece, screen burn, spots on the rear camera and aftermarket warning messages. Have a quick read of our blog here for some other reasons devices are revalued.

Next, start by checking mobile phone recycling comparison sites. This will give you a set of criteria including model, capacity, and condition. Ensure you select the correct condition based on the information you found in the first step. You will then see a live price for how much your phone is worth (Always check reviews as some companies may offer top prices but then reduce the value once received). When you’ve got a price to trade in your phone you can then visit marketplaces such as eBay or Amazon to see how prices compare. You will usually see that prices are higher on marketplaces.

With all this information to hand, you can then make an informed decision on how best to proceed.

• When you Trade-In your mobile phone with WeBuyTek you’ll get a quick, hassle free same day payment which removes any stress from the selling process.
• If you sell your phone on a marketplace, you’ll usually get more money however you’ll need to deal directly with the buyer which can be time consuming and stressful.

3. Remove all data and accounts from the phone.

Before you sell your iPhone or Samsung phone, its important to back up your data, then perform a full factory reset and remove any iCloud, Samsung, or Google accounts from the handset or iPad. Remember to remove the SIM card and any SD cards from the phone too!

By completing these steps you’ll not only ensure your data is safe, but you’ll also know the device is in a clean, factory reset, and ready to go state.

Why choose WeBuyTek to sell your phone?

So, you’ve decided to trade-in your smartphone, and now you’re wondering what makes us different from all the other recycling companies out there. Well, don’t just take our word for it, but see what over 7,000 of our customers say about us on independent review site, Trustpilot. After all, genuine reviews from previous customers are the best way to gauge a company on their service and trustworthiness.

Although we like to let our reviews do the talking, we are very proud of being commended at the very prestigious Mobile News Awards 2024 in the category for best recycling programme!

We will of course add a few things we provide and what you can expect when you recycle your phone with us.

• Instant quote which is guaranteed for 14 days from the date the booking is placed.
• The option for a Free Mail pack which includes everything you need to send us your device, including packaging and a tracked 24-hour shipping label.
• Same day payment for all bookings. That means cash in your bank the same day we receive your handset or tablet! Subject to conditions matching that of the booking.
• Customer service is a priority for us. Whether you’ve got a question about a trade-in booking or looking for some advice on which condition your phone falls into, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
• We are one a few smartphone and tablet recycling companies trusted on comparison sites, Compare and Recycle, Sell My Mobile, and Compare My Mobile.
• It’s also environmentally friendly to recycle your smartphone or tablet, and we aim to recycle and reuse every device we receive, whether that be refurbishing the device or breaking it down for parts.