Apple added six Samsung foldable phones to its trade-in program on Nov. 13, 2026, topped by the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at a maximum value of 410 dollars, Al Arabiya Business reported.
The update brings both Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip models into the company’s official swap options, giving owners of competing foldable gear another way to use their current device value when buying from Apple. Apple already accepts selected Android hardware from Google and Samsung.
This expansion arrives after Apple launched its own folding device. The new trade-in values span six distinct generations of Samsung foldables.
Customers can verify device eligibility and estimated payouts directly through the Apple trade-in portal online, according to a report by The Apple Post that Al Arabiya Business cited. Apple offers the program both online and in its stores, though supported models and offers can vary by market. Final payout amounts depend heavily on the specific model, device age, and physical condition after an inspection by an authorized partner.
Users can take their trade-in credit toward a new Apple purchase or accept an Apple gift card. Devices without any remaining residual value still qualify for free recycling, and Samsung foldable owners considering a switch to an iPhone should compare estimated trade-in values with independent resale offers before deciding.
| Samsung Model | Maximum Trade-In Value |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | $410 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | $335 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | $270 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | $215 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | $185 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | $125 |
The updated trade-in values target buyers considering the iPhone Duo, serving as a direct Apple alternative to Galaxy foldable devices. Apple prices its inaugural folding phone starting at 1,999 dollars with a 7.6-inch internal display.
Samsung released a 10-second advertisement for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 mocking the side bezel design on Apple’s folding phone, Al Arabiya reported.
