Everything on iPhone upgrade
How does iPhone Upgrade work?
- First, calculate the trade-in value in the Coolblue App or on our website. You can read how to do this in this article.
- Then, buy your new iPhone online via our website and have it delivered to you.
- Transfer all data on your old device to your new iPhone. This way, you won't lose any photos or contacts.
- Visit the store within 30 days and trade in your old smartphone.
- We determine the trade-in value of your old smartphone in the store. We'll transfer the amount to your bank account within 7 working days or as CoolblueCredit right away.
Temporarily up to € 90 extra trade-in value
You temporarily receive extra trade-in value when you trade in your old smartphone for a new iPhone from the iPhone 16 or 15 series. This amount is added to the regular trade-in value. For example, if your old smartphone is worth € 300 and you buy an iPhone 16 with € 90 extra trade-in value, you receive € 390 discount in total. After purchase, you have 30 days to trade in your old smartphone. You can only do this in one of our stores.
iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
- € 90 extra trade-in value
- Duration: 14 July 2025 to 31 July 2025
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max
- € 35 extra trade-in value
- Duration: 29 June 2025 to 28 September 2025
Calculate the trade-in value in the Coolblue App
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Open or download the app
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Scroll down until you see this box
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Tap 'Calculate discount
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This is an estimate of the trade-in value
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Scan the QR code and download the app
The Coolblue App recognizes your smartphone. This way, you get an estimate of the trade-in value right away. This only works if the language of the app is set to Dutch.
- Download or open the app on your smartphone.
- You now see the homepage. Scroll down until your see the blue box with the trade-in value.
- This is the maximum trade-in value of your current smartphone. Tap 'Calculate discount' and answer the questions for a precise estimate.
- You now see a new estimate of the trade-in value. In the store, the expert will look at your device one more time and give you the definitive trade-in value.
Prefer to look for the trade-in value yourself? Tap or click on the link below 'What's the value of your smartphone?'.
Good to know
What's your smartphone worth?
Our iPhone Upgrade expert determines the value of your old device. We check the model and condition of your old smartphone to determine what it's worth. The value determines the discount you get. You can check how much your device is worth in the Coolblue App or below.
How do you prepare your smartphone for trade-in?
Make sure your device is completely ready for trade-in before you come to the store. This ensures we can help you as quickly as possible. So make sure to transfer all your data to your new device and remove all of the accessories.
How do we determine the condition of your device?
The expert in the store checks your old smartphone. They'll assess various parts of the device, such as the screen, the battery, and the casing. The condition of your device determines your discount amount.
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