An iPhone 13 bought for DZD 55,000 today will not necessarily resell for DZD 55,000 in six months. The asking price in a listing, the price paid and the resale price are three different things. In Algeria, the gap widens quickly when battery health drops, the box disappears or the model was imported.
The figures below come from active offers in the Mobilidz catalogue on 7 November 2026. They are prices asked by sellers, not completed transactions. They show a hierarchy, not a promise of resale value.
Asking prices by model
| Model | Lowest price | Active offers |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 11 | DZD 44,000 | 8 |
| iPhone 12 | DZD 48,000 | 18 |
| iPhone 13 | DZD 55,000 | 32 |
| iPhone 14 | DZD 71,000 | 15 |
| iPhone 15 | DZD 80,000 | 26 |
A lowest price is one offer, not the market average. Some listings are imported devices; others are versions with a local warranty. Storage and battery condition can explain several thousand dinars of difference.
The iPhone 13 is the most represented model on the list, with 32 offers. That does not make it the most profitable. It means prices are easy to compare; the number of offers says nothing about how quickly a unit sells. A rare model may sell for more, but it can also sit for weeks without a buyer.
Apple iPhone 13
4GB RAM · 128GB · 6.1 · Super Retina XDR OLED
Why the 13 remains the reference
The iPhone 13 combines an OLED screen, an A15 chip and an entry price that has become accessible. For many buyers, it is the first iPhone that is still recent enough to last several years without paying for a 15 or 16.
The drawback is abundance. With 32 offers, buyers can compare and push the price down. To sell quickly, the file must be clean: invoice, box, reasonable battery and a realistic price. An iPhone 13 at DZD 70,000 with 78% battery health will sell worse than one at DZD 62,000 with 89%.
Mobilidz price tracking shows the floor moving from DZD 69,000 to DZD 55,000 between 8 and 31 October 2026. That may reflect a change in offers or stock, not a market law. It is a reminder that a reference price ages quickly.
The 14 and 15: more expensive, easier to distinguish
The iPhone 14 from DZD 71,000 adds few visible changes over the 13. Its resale value comes mainly from its newer generation and its condition. The iPhone 15 from DZD 80,000 adds USB-C and a newer chip, two arguments that matter to buyers who keep a phone for years.
The jump from DZD 55,000 to DZD 80,000 is not only about performance. It also buys a longer update window and a more universal connector. If you buy to resell in a year, the 15 may hold up better on paper. If you buy to use for four years, the calculation changes.
Apple iPhone 15
6GB RAM · 128GB · 6.1 · Super Retina XDR OLED
The Pro and Pro Max
Pro models sit higher in the catalogue. An iPhone 13 Pro starts around DZD 76,000, a 13 Pro Max around DZD 90,000 and a 14 Pro around DZD 88,000. They attract buyers who want a 120 Hz screen, a better camera or a more premium frame.
Resale is slower because the entry ticket is higher. A Pro Max at DZD 90,000 carries a higher asking price, but it needs a buyer who accepts that budget. For an individual seller, a high-demand model is better than a rare model bought too expensively.
What costs the most value
- Battery. Below 85%, buyers negotiate. Below 80%, they ask for a discount or move to the next model.
- Storage. A 64 GB phone is hard to sell in 2026. 128 GB is the comfortable minimum; 256 GB reassures.
- Repairs. A replaced screen without an invoice lowers the price, even when the repair is good.
- Import status. A version with no local warranty or a single SIM is negotiated lower.
- Missing accessories. Box, cable and invoice reassure. Their absence does not stop a sale, but it gives the buyer an argument.
- Locking. An iPhone still linked to an iCloud account cannot be sold. Sign out before handing it over.
Apple rates batteries in iPhone 14 and earlier at 80% capacity after 500 complete cycles, and iPhone 15 at 80% after 1,000 cycles, under ideal conditions. That is not a resale rule, but it helps interpret the health figure in the settings.
The checklist before buying to resell
- Check the IMEI and the activation lock status.
- Ask for the invoice and the warranty certificate if one exists.
- Test the battery, screen, cameras, sound and charging.
- Compare three listings for the same model and storage.
- Reject a price that is far too low without an explanation.
- Leave a margin for repairs or a price cut.
A phone at DZD 55,000 that needs a DZD 20,000 screen is not a bargain. A phone at DZD 62,000 with an invoice and healthy battery may be more profitable, even if it costs more at the start.
When to sell
Value usually falls before and after a new generation is announced. Selling just before the launch can benefit from attention, but the buyer may prefer to wait. Selling just after can cost an extra discount.
For an iPhone 13 or 14, the simplest strategy is still the best: a price aligned with comparable offers, clear photos, a transparent history and a hand-to-hand handover. If you are buying first, read our guide to buying a used phone and check the IMEI before paying. The detailed 13 prices are in our iPhone 13 tracker, and all offers are on Mobilidz.
