Sell or trade in your iPhone XS Max in Vienna
At 6.5 inches, the iPhone XS Max was the first truly large iPhone with Face ID in 2018. Thanks to that big screen it is still more in demand second hand than the smaller XS. We buy it at a fixed price; calculate below what yours still brings.
What an iPhone XS Max is worth to us
| Like new, no scratches | up to 80 EUR |
| Good, light signs of use | up to 65 EUR |
| Visible wear | up to 50 EUR |
| Faulty, never opened | from 25 EUR |
For an iPhone XS Max with 64 GB we pay up to 80 € in like-new condition, up to 65 € with light marks, up to 50 € with visible wear and from 25 € when it is faulty. On the Max the price mostly depends on the large OLED screen: pressure marks, a green tint or a crack affect a lot of surface here, and a replacement is expensive. Dented corners on the heavy steel frame are common too.
Amounts for 64 GB. With 256 GB it is 25 € more like new, 20 € with light marks, 15 € with visible wear and 5 € when faulty. The price becomes binding after our inspection.
Selling a faulty iPhone XS Max
The big screen cracked, the rear glass shattered or the phone will not start: we still buy your iPhone XS Max, from 25 €, as long as it was not opened by an outside shop. Our Vienna workshop repairs such phones itself.
How good is the iPhone XS Max today?
The iPhone XS Max dates from September 2018. It ends at iOS 18 and does not support iOS 26. The large OLED is still pleasant for videos and reading, which is why some buyers look for this model as an affordable big-screen iPhone. With every year without updates that group shrinks, and the price goes with it.
Sell your iPhone XS Max in three steps
Answer the calculator’s questions on storage, display, glass, battery and functions, and the estimate for your iPhone XS Max is ready. If you accept, you get an insured label by email and take the parcel to the post office for free, from anywhere in Austria. About 48 hours after the check in Vienna, we pay by PayPal or bank transfer. What happens if the condition differs is in our trade-in terms.
Preparation: wipe and sign out of the iPhone XS Max
Back up to iCloud or a computer so your photos and chats are safe. Then switch off Find My iPhone under Settings › [your name] › Find My. After that, erase all content and settings via General › Transfer or Reset iPhone. The XS Max can run two numbers at once; take out the physical SIM. Apple’s guide is on its support site.
iPhone XS Max trade-in questions
How much is an iPhone XS Max trade-in worth?
In like-new condition you get up to 80 € for an iPhone XS Max with 64 GB. With light traces of use it is up to 65 €, with clearly visible wear up to 50 €. The calculator above adjusts the amount for storage, battery and damage.
How much do I get for an iPhone XS Max with 256 GB?
Like new, the 256 GB iPhone XS Max gets 25 € on top, so up to 105 €. Lightly marked it is up to 85 €, with visible wear up to 65 €, faulty from 30 €. You can see your storage under Settings › General › About.
What is a broken iPhone XS Max still worth?
We buy a faulty iPhone XS Max that was never opened from 25 €. That applies to a cracked or black screen just as much as to failed Face ID or a camera with no picture. Enter all damage in the calculator.
Is it still worth selling an iPhone XS Max?
Yes, as long as it works it has value, up to 80 € with us. Because the iPhone XS Max no longer gets iOS 26, that value drops year by year. A phone lying unused therefore brings more today than later.
Who pays more for an iPhone XS Max?
When we checked on 21.09.2026, a large mail-in buyer such as rebuy offered 46 € for an iPhone XS Max in the best condition; we pay up to 80 €. A private sale on willhaben may bring more, with effort. Prices change constantly, so compare on the same day.
How are scratches and dents graded on an iPhone XS Max?
Hairline marks on the steel count as light use, up to 65 €. Clear scratches on the large screen or dented corners count as visible wear on the iPhone XS Max, which means up to 50 €.
What does a battery under 80 percent mean for my iPhone XS Max price?
Then we deduct more, because the battery of the iPhone XS Max is replaced before resale. Above 85 percent there is no deduction, between 80 and 85 percent a small one. The figure is under Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
Do I have to pay to ship my iPhone XS Max?
No, sending it in is free. You receive an insured label by email and hand the iPhone XS Max in at a post office. From Bregenz or Vienna, the price stays the same.
What happens if I don’t accept the checked offer for my iPhone XS Max?
We send the iPhone XS Max back and charge 10 € for return shipping. If the checked price is below the estimate, we tell you the reason first, for example a pressure mark in the OLED.
How do I disconnect my iPhone XS Max from my Apple Account?
Open Settings, tap your name, then Sign Out, and confirm with your password. That turns off Find My and Activation Lock. Only then reset the iPhone XS Max to factory settings.
How quickly is the money for an iPhone XS Max paid?
About 48 hours after our inspection, by PayPal or bank transfer. We do not pay cash for an iPhone XS Max; every purchase is documented with a contract and proof of payment.
Does Apple pay money when you trade in an iPhone XS Max?
No. Apple Trade In credits the value towards a new device or issues an Apple Gift Card. If you want money in your account for your iPhone XS Max, selling to a buyer like us is the better fit.
Will MediaMarkt buy an iPhone XS Max with a crack?
MediaMarkt pays via its partner Foxway with a gift card, and the full value only with an intact display. With us an iPhone XS Max with a crack brings from 25 €, paid as money by PayPal or bank transfer.
Is there extra for an iPhone XS Max with the original box?
A small bonus, yes: select box and original cable in the calculator. If they are missing, we buy the iPhone XS Max anyway, just without the extra.
Do you buy an iPhone XS Max with water damage?
Yes, if it was not opened to dry it. After contact with water, corrosion often forms on the board of the iPhone XS Max, which we frequently remove ourselves. Enter the water damage in the calculator.