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Mark Wilson

iPhones are still much better investments than Android phones, according to new report

Two hands holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 phone next to a hand holding the iPhone 16.

iPhones and Android phones now have a lot in common, particularly since iOS 18 embraced customization in a big way. But one big area where they still differ is in resale values – with Apple's phones continuing to be better long-term investments than their Android equivalents, according to a new report.

A new survey from CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) asked new phone buyers what they did with their previous phones. The standout stat was that 41% of iPhone owners turned their old handset into money by either selling it or trading it in, compared to only 17% of Android phone owners doing the same.

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