Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock

San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations back or older. The data also shows that despite aging trade-in inventory, pre-owned smartphones are … Continue reading Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock