Sell Apple iPhone Air

Prices updated 30 Oct, 1:30pm

Choose capacity

256GB 512GB 1TB

Choose condition

ⓘ What counts as good working order? →

★ Our Best Pick

Fonehouse

£372 Sell now

Our Best Pick weighs price, postage, returns, payment speed and customer rating across our vetted panel. How we pick →

All offers for this phone (1) Sorted by: Price (highest first)

🔄 Prices refreshed every 30 minutes · Trustpilot ratings are each recycler's own public score · What are verified payouts? →

Recycle Your iPhone Air: Get the Best Price Today

Live values, tips to get the best price, and answers to common questions

How much is the iPhone Air worth?

The Apple iPhone Air is worth up to £372 today (1TB, Faulty condition) from our Best Pick recycler.

The iPhone Air holds a high place in the recycling table, sitting between the standard and Pro models rather than competing directly with either. It is sold in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, and because most buyers chose the entry capacity, the 512GB and 1TB versions are scarce enough second-hand to attract the strongest quotes. Faulty examples are still bought, so a damaged Air is worth quoting rather than leaving in a drawer.

Prices refresh every 30 minutes. Last updated 30 October 2026, 1:30pm.

Capacity	Excellent	Good	Moderate	Faulty
256GB	£465	£395	£344	£332
512GB	£495	£425	£365	£356
1TB	£530	£460	£380	£372

Best Pick prices per condition and capacity.

Why does the iPhone Air hold its value?

The Air exists to be the thinnest and lightest full-size iPhone, and that is precisely what refurbished buyers seek it out for, so demand is driven by design rather than by camera counts. Its titanium frame keeps the ultra-slim body rigid, and the eSIM only layout that made the thinness possible also makes it simple to hand over cleanly with no tray to inspect. Inside, the Pro-class chip means performance is not the compromise the shape might suggest, and it stays on Apple's update list for years to come. Because it is a distinctive, low-volume model, quotes tend to stay firmer for longer than they do for mainstream handsets.

How do I get the best price for my iPhone Air?

1 · Check for flex marks

Inspect the titanium frame along its length for bends or stress marks, as a slim chassis shows mishandling more clearly than a thicker one.

2 · Weigh the case up

If you kept the Air cased, its frame and back glass are probably close to mint, so do not default to Good when Excellent applies.

3 · Note the eSIM

There is no SIM tray to empty, so instead remove your eSIM profile in Settings before you erase the handset.

4 · Declare damage plainly

If the screen or frame is damaged, quote it as Faulty from the outset so the offer you accept is the one you are actually paid.

Full guide: How to prepare your phone for recycling →

iPhone Air recycling FAQs

Can I recycle a damaged iPhone Air?

Yes. Faulty handsets still have value, including cracked glass, bent frames and devices that will not power on, provided you describe the damage accurately when you pick your condition.

Sell a broken phone →

Does the Air get less than a Pro model?

Generally yes, because Pro handsets carry a fuller camera system, but the Air outperforms the standard iPhone of the same generation in higher capacities.

Do I need to cancel my eSIM before selling?

Remove the eSIM profile from the handset, but speak to your network first if you want to keep the number, as deleting the profile does not close the account.