Apple’s iPhone Air is experiencing a significant drop in resale value post-launch, with some models losing nearly half their original price within ten weeks. The iPhone 17 lineup, on the other hand, has a lower average price drop of 34.6%, better than last year’s iPhone 16.

The iPhone Air has seen a steep decline in value, with an average drop of 44.3% across all storage options. The 1TB version is the worst performer, with depreciation ranging from 40.3% to 47.7%. This rapid loss in value has not been seen since the iPhone 14 Plus and some iPhone 13 mini models.

In contrast, the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro Max models are holding up better, with depreciation rates between 26.1% and 30.3%. All Pro models have stayed under 40% depreciation, showing more resilience in the resale market compared to the iPhone Air.

Unlike the iPhone 17 series, which stabilizes around the tenth week post-launch, the iPhone Air’s value continues to drop steadily. This trend suggests a volatile resale market for Apple’s latest mid-tier device, highlighting challenges in maintaining value for the Air model.

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