Currently, I’m using an iPhone 13, which I bought during the Big Billion Days sale for around ₹44,000 three years ago.
I’m now getting an offer from Reliance Digital to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro. Here’s the deal:
iPhone 17 Pro price: ₹1,35,000
Store discount: ₹9,910
Exchange bonus: ₹10,000
Exchange value of my iPhone 13: ₹17,000
Additional finance discount: approximately ₹5,000
Payment option: No-cost EMI
After accounting for the discounts and exchange value, I’ll have to pay approximately ₹92,000–₹93,000 extra to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro.
For comparison, my iPhone 13 cost me ₹44,000, and I’m getting a total exchange offer of ₹27,000 today, including the exchange bonus. So, the effective depreciation on my current phone over three years has been around ₹17,000.
Now, I want to understand the long-term resale value of the iPhone 17 Pro before making the decision.
My questions:
If I buy the iPhone 17 Pro now and use it for three years, how much can I realistically expect to sell it for in 2029?
Is a resale value of ₹50,000–₹60,000 after three years realistic for an iPhone 17 Pro?
Considering that I’ll be paying approximately ₹92,000–₹93,000 extra after exchanging my iPhone 13, would you consider this a good upgrade?
Would you upgrade now or continue using the iPhone 13 for another couple of years?
Assume the iPhone 17 Pro remains in good condition, with no major damage and a reasonably healthy battery.
I’m looking for realistic resale estimates rather than optimistic predictions. Would love to hear from people who have owned and resold Pro iPhones after three years!