Used iPhone prices in Vietnam unaffected by US tariff shifts

Vietnam's market for used iPhones largely depends on imports from the U.S., but a survey by Dan Tri found no significant changes in resale prices over the past week in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max now resell for around VND14.2 million (US$550) and VND17.5 million for the 128GB versions.

The 13 Pro Max with the same storage capacity starts at VND13.5 million.

Standard models such as the iPhone 12, 13, and 14 are listed at VND6.8 million, VND9.5 million and VND10 million.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max. Photo by VnExpress/Huy Duc

"The supply of iPhones imported from the U.S. has not changed significantly," Nguyen Van Giau of retail chain Di Dong My said.

"The import prices remain unchanged from two or three weeks ago. We are monitoring the market and supply to decide on restocking."

Industry experts pointed out that Apple has not amended iPhone prices or distribution plans in Vietnam.

Nguyen The Kha, commercial director at FPT Shop, said: "We have already prepared flexible strategies to adapt to market fluctuations.

"The primary impact will likely be on consumer sentiment, possibly leading to reduced demand."

Nguyen Lac Huy, communications head at CellphoneS, said: "The new tariffs apply to goods imported into the U.S., so we believe the likelihood of price volatility from these duties is low.

"Nonetheless, we have sourcing plans in place to ensure stable supply."

Analysts have warned that U.S. prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple's high reliance on imports from China, the main manufacturing hub of the devices, which is subject to Trump's highest tariff rate of 125%.

However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that US would exempt electronics such as smartphones and laptops from tariffs until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, according to AP.