What's your phone worth today?
Enter your phone's brand, model tier, age, condition and scratch level — and get an instant estimated resale price range in Rupees. Know a fair price before you sell on OLX or buy a used phone.
Estimate your phone's resale value
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How we estimate the price
A transparent depreciation model — no guesswork hidden from you.
Start from new price
We take your phone's original/current new-market price as the baseline value.
Apply depreciation
Age, brand value retention, condition, scratches, and battery health each reduce the price by realistic amounts.
Adjust for extras
PTA approval, original box, and warranty add value — giving you a low-to-top resale range.
How to sell your phone for the best price
Everything you need to price, prepare, and sell your used phone safely — built around the Pakistani market and OLX.
How smartphone depreciation works
A phone is a fast-depreciating asset. The moment it's unboxed it loses "new" status, and value drops steadily from there. As a rough rule, a phone loses 30–50% of its value in the first year, then another 15–25% each year after. Flagship iPhones and Samsung S/Note/Fold models hold value best; mid-range Android phones drop faster; budget phones depreciate fastest of all.
Quick takeawayThe single biggest factors are brand + age. After that, condition, scratches, battery, and PTA status fine-tune the price.
What affects your phone's resale value
- Brand & model demand — popular, well-known models sell faster and higher.
- Age — older = cheaper, and very old models lose software support.
- Condition — screen, body, and corners are inspected first by buyers.
- Scratches / cracks — a cracked screen can cut value by 30–50%.
- Battery health — weak battery is a common price-negotiation point.
- PTA approval, box, warranty — each adds trust and money.
PTA approval and resale in Pakistan
In Pakistan, PTA approval matters a lot. A PTA-approved phone sells for more and faster because the buyer can use any local SIM without blocking or extra tax. A non-PTA phone sells at a discount and to a smaller pool of buyers. Always state the PTA status clearly in your listing — hiding it wastes everyone's time and kills trust.
Be honest about PTANon-PTA isn't unsellable — just price it lower and say so upfront. Surprises at meet-up lose the deal.
Prepare your phone before selling
- Clean it thoroughly and remove any dirt from ports and camera.
- Find the original box, charger, and cable — they add real value.
- Check battery health and note it honestly.
- Take clear, well-lit photos from every angle (including any damage).
- Back up your data, sign out of all accounts, and factory reset.
Selling on OLX safely
- Write an honest title with model, storage, and PTA status.
- Price slightly above your target to leave room for bargaining.
- Meet buyers in a public place during the day.
- Accept cash or confirmed transfer only — beware fake screenshots.
- Never ship before payment; never share OTPs or account details.
Buying a used phone? Check this
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| PTA approval (dial *#06# & verify IMEI) | Avoids future SIM blocking |
| Battery health | Weak battery = hidden cost |
| Screen for cracks / dead pixels | Expensive to repair |
| All cameras, mic, speakers, ports | Confirms full functionality |
| iCloud / Google account removed | Locked phone = useless |
Resale questions, answered
It starts from the new/current price, then depreciates with age, condition, scratches, and battery health, and adjusts for PTA status, box, and warranty. Brand and local demand matter too — flagships hold value best.
Roughly 30–50% in the first year, then 15–25% per year after. Premium iPhones drop slowest, mid-range Android faster, budget phones fastest.
Yes, a lot. PTA-approved phones sell higher and faster; non-PTA phones sell at a discount. Always mention PTA status in your listing.
Clean it, keep the box and charger, disclose scratches, show good battery health, factory-reset it, mention PTA, and price slightly above target for bargaining room.
No — it's a smart estimate to guide you. For an exact figure, compare a few live OLX listings of your exact model and condition.