Smartphones are now the most-traded electronic on Algerian classifieds. Three brands dominate: Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi. Each plays a different role on the used market.
Market in 2026
Used phone volume has doubled in three years. Driver: rising flagship prices (a sealed iPhone 16 Pro Max runs ~480,000 DA), import scarcity, and maturing local platforms making distance buying safer. The 2–4-year-old segment captures ~70% of transactions.
iPhone: best resale
An iPhone 13 Pro bought new in 2022 at 280,000 DA resells in 2026 at 130,000–175,000 DA — 50–60% retention after four years. No other brand holds that ratio. Reasons: 6–7 years of iOS updates, developer-prioritised platform, and a social-status premium that persists in Algeria.
Used iPhone ranges 2026
- iPhone 12 (128GB): 65,000–90,000 DA
- iPhone 13 (128GB): 95,000–130,000 DA
- iPhone 13 Pro (128GB): 130,000–175,000 DA
- iPhone 14 (128GB): 130,000–180,000 DA
- iPhone 15 (128GB): 175,000–220,000 DA
- iPhone 15 Pro (256GB): 250,000–300,000 DA
Samsung: range diversity
Samsung trails Apple on resale but offers a wider range. Watch for region locks: import models (Asia/Middle East) may not get Algerian/European updates.
Used Samsung ranges 2026
- Galaxy A54 (128GB): 35,000–50,000 DA
- Galaxy S22 (128GB): 70,000–100,000 DA
- Galaxy S23 (256GB): 105,000–145,000 DA
- Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB): 230,000–290,000 DA
Xiaomi: spec-per-DA
Xiaomi wins on raw performance per dinar. Trade-off: faster depreciation, less polished software ecosystem.
Used Xiaomi ranges 2026
- Redmi Note 13 Pro (256GB): 35,000–48,000 DA
- Xiaomi 13 (256GB): 65,000–90,000 DA
- Xiaomi 14 (256GB): 110,000–145,000 DA
Buyer checks (all brands)
- Battery health (iOS Settings > Battery; Android via diagnostic app). Below 80%, negotiate or pass.
- Clean IMEI (*#06#, check blacklists).
- Original receipt with IMEI matching.
- Test calls, camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, biometrics on-site.
- Previous account signed out.