The inspection is identical
Whether you're selling outright or trading in, your device goes through the same condition-based inspection — model, storage, physical condition, battery health, lock status and originality of parts, exactly as described in our device-checking process. Nothing about the inspection changes depending on which option you pick.
Selling for cash
You receive payment directly once you accept the final offer. This is the simpler of the two options if you just want money for the device and aren't buying anything from us right now.
Trading in
Your device's value is applied toward a pre-owned device from ReDevice instead of a cash payout — see our trade-in FAQ for upgrade/downgrade details. If the pre-owned device you want costs more than your trade-in value, you top up the difference; if it costs less, ask us about the remaining balance.
A worked example
Say your old phone is inspected and offered at a certain value, and you've got your eye on a pre-owned device from our stock. Trading in applies that value directly against the pre-owned device's price, so you're only paying the difference — versus selling for cash and then paying full price separately. Ask us on WhatsApp for a real quote on both your device and the one you want, so you can compare the two side by side.
Which should you choose?
If you need a replacement device anyway, trade-in saves a step. If you just want cash, sell outright — either way, start with a WhatsApp quote.
Can I change my mind after choosing?
Talk to us before you finalise anything — since the inspection and the payout method are separate steps, there's usually flexibility right up until you accept the final offer. Ask on WhatsApp if you're unsure which way you'll want to go.