If you’ve recently upgraded your Android or iPhone, take heed of a new advisory from O2. The UK phone network emphasizes the importance of considering the fate of old devices and recommends trading them in if they serve no further purpose.
Recent findings by Virgin Media O2 reveal that the average UK household could be forfeiting over £200 by stashing away old phones and laptops and forgetting about them.
The longer these devices remain unused, the less value they retain, underscoring the necessity of disposing of them promptly.
According to O2, research indicates that the average UK household possesses unused mobile phones valued at over £218, yet only a fraction of Brits (11%) have traded in a device in the past five years.
To maximize returns, it is advisable to sell unwanted mobile phones, laptops, or tech promptly once they are no longer needed.
Apart from the financial benefits, recycling devices when traded in is also beneficial for the environment.
For those curious about the worth of their devices, they can visit O2’s Recycle website, input details like make, model, and condition to get an estimate.
Estimates of device values include:
– iPhone 11: £88
– iPhone 13: £158
– iPhone 14: £209
– Samsung Galaxy S23: £178
– Samsung Galaxy S22: £100
– Google Pixel 8 Pro: £180
O2 is not the sole provider of trade-in options. Various platforms like MusicMagpie, Compare and Recycle, and Mazuma also accept old tech, so it’s advisable to explore different options.
Additionally, Samsung and Apple offer discounts on new devices when old ones are traded in, making it worthwhile to consider these deals as well.
Leaving old gadgets to gather dust is discouraged as it means missing out on an opportunity to reclaim some cash.