Compatibility & Trade-In Ledger

The Upgrade Diagnostic

Upgrading hardware is a minefield of millimeter mismatches, camera plateau changes, and wattage shifts. Audit what you can keep from your old device, what you must replace, and unlock certified UK trade-in payouts.

Select your upgrade path

1. What gadget are you upgrading FROM?

2. What gadget are you moving TO?

Diagnostic Report

iPhone 16 → iPhone 18 Pro

Auditing physical chassis dimensions, charging protocols, and magnet placements.

High Payout

Recycle or Trade In your iPhone 16

£125 – £165

Offset your new setup: sell your old iPhone 16 before it depreciates further. Top UK partner quotes:

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Accessory Compatibility Verdicts

5 categories tested

Protective Cases· Will Not Fit

✕ Incompatible — Replace

An aluminium unibody with a Ceramic Shield back replaces the 17 Pro's construction, and the plateau is recut around the variable-aperture main camera, so 17 Pro cases do not carry over.

Screen Protectors· Mismatch Expected

✕ Incompatible — Replace

Screen curvature, bezel reduction, or speaker slit position shifted.

Power & Chargers· Fully Compatible

✓ Compatible — Keep

Standard USB-C Power Delivery negotiation supports safe charging.

Cables & Interconnects· Compatible

✓ Compatible — Keep

Standard USB-C data and power pinout transfers across generations.

Recommended replacement: Anker 765 USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W, 1.8m)

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Mounts & Stands· Compatible

✓ Compatible — Keep

Magnetic field alignment and physical stands remain compatible.