The iPhone 18 Pro Max is ₦2,550,000, but very few people upgrading pay that. If you have an iPhone 15 or 16, it's worth a lot of money right now, and the amount you actually pay is the price minus what your phone is worth.
Below is that sum for every iPhone 15 and 16 model, using Ziggatech's current trade-in quotes and live iPhone 18 Pro prices.
What you pay after trade-in
| Your phone | Trade-in quote | You pay for an 18 Pro (256GB) | You pay for an 18 Pro Max (256GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | Up to ₦805,000 | ₦1,445,000 | ₦1,745,000 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Up to ₦715,000 | ₦1,535,000 | ₦1,835,000 |
| iPhone 16 | Up to ₦691,000 | ₦1,559,000 | ₦1,859,000 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Up to ₦748,000 | ₦1,502,000 | ₦1,802,000 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Up to ₦671,000 | ₦1,579,000 | ₦1,879,000 |
| iPhone 15 | Up to ₦495,000 | ₦1,755,000 | ₦2,055,000 |
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Chat on WhatsAppUpgrade prices use the eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro at ₦2,250,000 and Pro Max at ₦2,550,000. Add ₦100,000 for the physical SIM version. Trade-in quotes are the top figure for each model at its smallest storage size in excellent condition. More storage raises the quote, and visible wear, a replaced screen or a weak battery lowers it. The exact figure for your phone comes from the Ziggatech trade-in page and a short inspection in Ikeja.
Why the timing matters
An iPhone loses value fastest in the weeks after its replacement is announced, and Apple announced the 18 Pro on 9 September. Every month you hold an iPhone 15 or 16 now, it's worth a little less as a trade-in. If you were going to upgrade within the next year, the cheapest time is usually the earliest. We explain the pattern in the best time to trade in your iPhone.
Which upgrade makes the most sense
From an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro: the biggest jump. You get a 2nm chip that runs much cooler, a much longer-lasting battery, a camera with a real adjustable aperture, and Camera Control. Your phone is also at the age where trade-in values drop faster each year. This is the clearest case for upgrading now.
From an iPhone 15 Pro Max: a strong upgrade. The 15 Pro Max is the iPhone that ran warm and had the shortest battery life of recent Pro Max models. The 18 Pro Max fixes both, and your trade-in still covers almost a third of the price.
From an iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max: depends on what bothers you. The 16 Pro is still a very good phone. You'd be upgrading for battery life, heat, and the variable aperture camera. At ₦1,745,000 after trade-in for the 18 Pro Max, it's a real expense, so upgrade if one of those three is a daily frustration, not just because a new model exists. Our iPhone 18 Pro review sets out where reviewers felt the difference.
From an iPhone 16 or 15: the Pro is the step up. If you don't need Pro features, the standard iPhone 18 isn't coming until spring 2027. We cover what to buy in the meantime in where is the regular iPhone 18.
How trade-in works at Ziggatech
- Get a quote on the trade-in page, or send the model, storage and battery health on WhatsApp.
- Bring the phone to 1A Bashiru Oweh St, off Medical Road, Ikeja, signed out of iCloud with Find My turned off. We inspect it and confirm the final figure.
- Take the value as credit against your iPhone 18 Pro, or as a bank transfer within 24 hours of the inspection.
Every trade-in value we publish, for every model, is in iPhone trade-in values in Nigeria. The full iPhone 18 Pro launch and pricing guide is here.
How Ziggatech sells these
Every unit is factory unlocked and works on MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile, including 5G where the network is live. The IMEI is checked against the GSMA blacklist before anything is listed, and we supply the Apple serial so you can confirm coverage yourself at checkcoverage.apple.com. Every device is filmed with the screen on and the IMEI visible before it leaves the building.
Twelve months of written warranty on every phone, claimed in person at 1A Bashiru Oweh Street, off Medical Road, Ikeja, and not through a third party overseas. Seven days for an exchange or store credit if you change your mind, device in the condition it arrived with its accessories and packaging. Same-day delivery across selected Lagos areas on orders before noon, 1 to 2 business days for the rest of Lagos.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders are allocated from our first air-freight batch in order of payment, with Lagos delivery and Ikeja pickup from 26 October 2026. We confirm on WhatsApp on +234 708 430 3002 the day your unit is ready.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is my iPhone 16 Pro Max worth as a trade-in for an iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Up to ₦805,000 at Ziggatech for a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max in excellent condition, which brings a 256GB eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max down to ₦1,745,000. More storage raises the quote, and wear or a weak battery lowers it.
How much does it cost to upgrade from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to an iPhone 18 Pro Max in Nigeria?
From ₦1,802,000 at Ziggatech. The iPhone 15 Pro Max trades in for up to ₦748,000, and the 256GB eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max is ₦2,550,000. The final figure depends on your phone's storage and condition.
Do I get cash or credit for my trade-in?
Either. Ziggatech pays the agreed value as credit towards your new phone, or as a bank transfer within 24 hours of inspection.
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